Four Plumbing Myths That Can Increase Costs :: Drain Maintenance, Leaky Faucets & More
These four plumbing myths may increase your long term plumbing costs. Myth busting drain cleaners, lemons for the garbage disposal, and more. [...]
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How to Prepare For Overnight Guests
As the holidays draw upon us, many people are getting ready to house overnight guests (& thanks to Sandy maybe you have some now). Anytime someone comes and stays in our house,...
Bathroom Vanity Combos – Pros and Cons for Your Next Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodels are big these days, from DIY weekend projects to HGTV-worthy renovations. But if you’re planning on doing any work on your bathroom, it can be difficult to know where to...
Last Minute DIY Guide for Halloween Decorating :: 5 Spooky How Tos
With a good hunt around your closet and that languishing basement, there are plenty of zippy ways to DIY your Halloween decorations without taking too many trips to the store. Here are...
House Fires: Fire Prevention Through Preparation – Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Escape Plans & More
National Fire Safety Month occurs each October, and it’s a stark but important reminder to take precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. Many house fires are completely preventable, if the homeowner...
What Does Home Insurance Cover :: Dwelling, Liability & More
Most people who own property have home insurance. However, many of them do not know exactly what their insurance does and does not cover. Typical home insurance plans cover the same general...
Install a Rainwater Harvesting System :: Building a DIY Rain Barrel
Whether you want to use rainwater as a total water solution or just to bring your water bills down and reduce your reliance on municipal water, it's actually not so hard to...
The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: a Guide for Home Improvements?
The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes...
Building for the Fungus Among Us :: Mold Prevention Tips
Prevention of mold outbreaks begins by starting home improvement projects or additions with a mold prevention planning adequately in place. Here I provide mold prevention tips, ways to plan projects and, in...
Protect Your Veggies from the Cold: Build an Indoor Vegetable Garden
One of the best places for an indoor greenhouse is your attic because you won't have to worry about all the foot traffic and attics tend to stay warmer than the rest...
Types of Windows :: 10 Types of Replacement Windows Explained
Windows serve as the elemental source of ventilation and passage of light for any room or building. When choosing the right kind of window, you should take into account both the style...
Preparing Your Furnace for Winter
Preparing your furnace for winter is an important task. If you don’t make sure your furnace is winterized you could face a cold winter, high monthly heat bills, carbon monoxide poisoning, or...