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by Boris Dzhingarov on Jul 19, 2015
Black mold in your home is not only dangerous, but it can also be damaging to your property. Therefore, it is important to know how to kill the black mold before it gets out of control and costs you more money than you originally anticipated and before it ends up causing health problems in your family. Continue reading →
Caulking Windows
by Michigan State University on Apr 26, 2012
The money you spend on caulking or weather stripping is usually recovered in one heating season or less. This one season "pay-back" period means that money for heating fuel is saved equal to or greater than what you spend for caulking and weather-stripping materials. A 1/8 inch opening around just two doorframes can let in as much cold air as a 12-inch window opened 6 inches all winter long. Continue reading →
How to Replace a Faucet
by Guest Post on Jan 12, 2010
Replacing an old or leaking faucet is not a difficult task and doesn’t require many tools. You will first need to select the right replacement faucet, one that completely covers the mounting holes of the old faucet. The following steps will show you how to replace a faucet. Continue reading →
4 Benefits of a DIY Heat Recovery System Installation
by Boris Dzhingarov on May 23, 2018
Lately, you may have been hearing a lot about HRV (Heat Recovery and Ventilation) systems and now you probably want to know what they do and how they can benefit you. Since you have a newer model home, isn’t this already built into your furnace? Continue reading →
Heating Your Home with a Wood Stove
by Guest Post on Feb 14, 2010
Heating a house with wood, partly or totally, is environmentally and economically beneficial. Wood is a renewable fuel source and if harvested responsibly is a wise alternative to natural gas, oil, propane and other fossil fuels. Continue reading →
Concrete Foundation Repair Methods
by Raza on Dec 8, 2014
If you have noticed when looking at the outside of your home cracked foundation, displaced moldings, cracked bricks, or separation from windows or garage door you may have foundation issues. Inside your home, the warning signs include cracks in the floor and cracked sheetrock. The earth under your home can shift and move from rain or even earthquakes that are miles away, this can cause you to experience foundation issues. Continue reading →
Things to Know About Setting Up a Water Bed
by Guest Post on May 25, 2010
Setting up a water bed takes time and patience. It is a process that must be closely monitored, as well as, one that has the potential to cause frustration. Go into the task with ample time available to complete it and it will be sure to go smoother. Continue reading →
Do It Yourself or Hire a Landscape Professional?
by Guest Post on May 2, 2012
If you're a prime candidate for creating and installing your own landscape, gather all the knowledge you can, understand the processes and relationships between them, plan well, and then work hard and HAVE FUN! Landscaping is one of the most satisfying of all home improvements - the initial changes to your home are extremely satisfying. Continue reading →
Home Improvement Precautions
by Guest Post on Jul 16, 2010
Home Improvement Precautions: If you’re partaking in a little DIY or other work around your home, there are a huge number of things you should consider before you grab the angle grinder. This guide is a quick checklist of questions you should ask yourself before you start. Continue reading →
Obtaining Local Building Permits
by 411 on Mar 14, 2013
Construction of new homes and many home improvements require building permits from the local building department. Usually, contractors obtain these permits, because they know permits are required. Continue reading →
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