Save Energy With Blown Or Batt Insulation
When you hear about insulation, you may hear the term R values - this is just a fancy way to measure the thermal resistance of …
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Insulate Your Attic Stairs
Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, the cold drafts, the wasted energy! If your home has a folding …
Candle Safety Tips During Holiday Season
Get candle safety tips for use during holiday celebrations. Candles can be a festive way to decorate, but home fires caused by …
Insulate Your Hot Water Heater And Save
If your hot water bills seem to be rising with falling temperatures - we've got a couple of ideas to help you out with that
Improve Indoor Air Quality with a Whole House Humidifier
Find out the benefits of using a humidifier for your house to improve indoor air quality. Top tips to improve indoor air quality …
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Avoiding Energy Vampires: Scare Away High Electric Bills with These Tips
Across the country, most homes have between 10-50 devices that consume electricity whether they are in use or not. These …
Q & A: Converting Garage to Workshop
I’m self-employed and with the economy being tight, I’m spending a lot more time at home and thinking converting my …
Pumpkins and Plumbing Don’t Mix
Every Halloween season, American plumbers get the call to repair garbage disposers and kitchen sink drains clogged with sticky …
Galveston Victim: Can moldy furniture be saved?
Help! We own a 121 yr old Victorian home in Galveston, TX. She survived another hurricane, standing strong once more; however, …
Safe Decorating for Kid’s Room5
If you decide to do a little dumpster diving to save some cash -- you want to be careful about which vintage pieces you choose …
Q & A: Black Mold in Attic
I am selling my house. At the home inspection the inspector found that the plywood in my attic had black mold. I have …
Best Return on Remodeling Investments6
Before starting any home improvement project, it is important to make sure the improvements you choose deliver the best return …
Sealing Driveways and Roads
I live in a new townhouse community in Myrtle Beach, SC, where we have 256 units and the roads were paved about 18 months ago. …
Leak-Proof Flashing
We live at the shore between the bay and ocean. At times, the winds are horrendous and can drive into the windows at an angle. …
Dorm Room Decor Tips
Get tips to help decorate dorm rooms and other small spaces. Learn to decorate dorm rooms without damaging the walls or floors, …
Air Conditioning Short Cuts
For best results, Always keep your thermostat at 78 degrees… turning it down to 70 WON'T cool your home any faster.
Deck or Patio? Which is Best for Me?
Summer is a popular time to build a deck or a patio so that you can spend time enjoying the great outdoors through chilly …
Will Asbestos Siding Impact House Value?105
Hoping you can shed some light on this concern of mine. I recently went into a bidding war on a century-old home and …
Mold in AC Unit15
My son lives in Athens, Georgia, in an apartment complex that houses mostly college students. Since he moved in, he has been …
Your Roof: Repair or Replace?
Your roof is wearing out – right now. Thanks to the UV radiation that bakes roof shingles until they are brittle, the …
Ridding Your Roof of Algae Stains
My 6-year-old roof has some nasty black staining that I believe is a moss or algae. Can you suggest a product to get rid of this …
Solving Peeling Paint Problems
I painted my daughter’s bedroom using primer and then paint. Now it has become my son’s room, and there are spots …
Kitchen Remodel: Where to start?
We are planning a kitchen remodel but not sure where to start after the kitchen is gutted out. Do we start with the cabinets or …