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January 31st, 2012 — child safety, Energy, Green Tips, Guest Blogger, Handy Man, Screen, Windows
Solar Screens are the perfect window treatment for your living rooms, family rooms, media rooms, or any form of entertainment room. Also known as solar shades, solar screens offer the ultimate in technology for light control while still providing great, stylish looks. In terms of operation, solar screens are very similar to roller shades with [...]
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How to Replace Window Screens Windows screens may look tough, but many times they are all too fragile. One small tear can mean a house filled with bugs, but thankfully, it’s easy enough to fix them if you have the right tools. Here’s a quick guide to replacing and repairing window screens that anyone can...... -
9 Ways to Reduce Heating Costs There are a number of techniques that you can do to reduce your heating costs. Here is a list of tips and techniques to give you the ability to reduce your heating bill. 1 - Find a warm pair of socks. Sounds silly, but feet that are cold will send...... -
Easy Ways to Increase The Value of Your Home As the housing market continues to struggle, many homeowners are looking into ways to increase the value of their homes. However, a common issue that keeps these homeowners from making improvement is the lack of availability on home improvement loans, and a lack of available funding. Luckily, there are many...... -
Three Great Easy DIY Projects Sometimes, all it takes to improve the look and feel of your home is a simple DIY project. It doesn't have to take too much effort or be difficult. Not only will this make your space a more interesting place to live, but it will increase the value of your...... -
Home Office Ideas Home working has reached a level where it has once again become a major part of the economy. It is especially big in Europe. For example, approximately 4 million residents in the UK work from home necessitating the need to optimise their office spaces in order to improve efficiency, while......
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January 5th, 2012 — appliances, Handy Man, water heater
It is a problem that has happened to all of us. You go in for a hot shower, only to find that there is no more hot water. You have come to the decision it is time to replace you hot water heater with one that has more capacity. The problem is that larger hot [...]
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How to Buy the Right Water Heater A water heater is an essential appliance that is commonly overlooked in many homes. Typically they will provide years of service, and you may never realize that it is either terribly inefficient or even faulty. Here are some tips to help you determine whether your current water heater should be...... -
How Efficient Are Heat Pumps Heat pumps come in three varieties: geothermal, electric, and a duel source system. These systems utilize various sources to move heat from various sources into and out of your house. Air source electric heating systems are more energy efficient than the traditional electric heating system. They come in sizes suitable...... - 9 Ways to Reduce Heating Costs There are a number of techniques that you can do to reduce your heating costs. Here is a list of tips and techniques to give you the ability to reduce your heating bill. 1 - Find a warm pair of socks. Sounds silly, but feet that are cold will send......
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Steps to Installing a Home Steam Shower A home steam shower makes your bathroom a retreat, and if you're a do-it-yourselfer with some experience you can probably handle at least some of the installation yourself. Not only will it make time spent in the bathroom more enjoyable, but any type of bathroom remodeling improves the value of...... -
Go Green and Save Money with Water Saving Shower Heads Water saving shower heads are an easy change that saves water and saves you money. Not only will you use less water overall, which is good for the planet, you'll pay for less water, and you'll heat less water which will save energy and money, too. So why doesn't everyone......
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November 29th, 2011 — Air Conditioning, Cheap Alternative, Handy Man, Low Budget
Thankfully, today we have many options when it comes to cooling our homes. If you are wondering if it is time to upgrade to a new kind of cooling system, you’re going to have a lot of options. However, they may not all be as effective for your particular needs. Let’s take a look at [...]
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Install Interior Window Shutters to Cool Your House If you’re dealing with a lot of windows in your home and you are worried about keeping it cool inside, one of the best solutions is interior shutters. They will cost more than drapes, but they are easier to clean and much more permanent. The look of interior shutters can...... -
Simple Energy Solutions That Save Big Money As energy prices go up, many people are looking to alternative power solutions in order to save money. However, converting an entire house to go off grid can be costly, and the work involved may be too much for some homeowners. That doesn't mean that you have to abandon the...... -
Ways to Green Your Home There are many different ways that you can green your home and your options will vary depending on your home improvement skills and what your budget is. You can find lots of things to do on a low budget, but they might require more work on your end to get...... -
Home Maintenance Given that buying a home is the biggest investment that people make, home maintenance is an important part of owning a home. One hopes that their investment is worth as much as it can be, and to ensure that maintenance has to be done. Preventative maintenance avoids very costly repairs...... -
Gutted! By Lawrence LaRose If you’re thinking about buying an old house to restore, stop right now and buy this book. It is the absolute epitome of what you should not do, and it may even make you change your mind. Anyone interested in home improvement horror stories will love this book, and there......
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October 24th, 2011 — appliances, Energy, Handy Man
Given the world concern over energy efficiency, there are little steps that you can take to ensure that you are doing your part to minimize your energy use. The biggest source of energy drains in the home are your appliances, so it will improve things a lot to make sure your appliances are energy efficient. [...]
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What to Do in Household Emergencies pt 1 of 2 There are a number of household emergencies that are unfortunately common occurrences all the time in homes all over the world. Knowing what can be done to address such a household emergency will be able to save money, manpower and even lives in the right circumstances. We are going to...... -
Best Central Air Conditioners Choosing a new central air conditioner is often a task that waits until there is an immediate need - your air conditioning system goes out on a hot day in the middle of the summer. At that time, you may not think about the best central air conditioner, you just...... -
Tips for Small Appliance Repair The modern home is just packed with appliances, big and small. From toasters to hairdryers to more esoteric appliances, it seems like there’s a gizmo for every task. The problem is that like any sort of technology, small appliances are prone to breaking for a variety of reasons. Most people...... -
5 Top Power Tools to Own There are a few tools that your household should certainly never be without, so let us look at the top power tools that your home should always have. When you have even just the most basic power tools around your home in your garage or in your workshop, you can...... -
How to Make Old Appliances Look New If you’re stuck with some aging appliances and replacing them isn’t in your budget, there are a few appliance repair tricks that you can use to give them a facelift and make them more energy efficient, on the cheap. For this article, we’re going to focus on refreshing your refrigerator......
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September 26th, 2011 — Bathroom, Handy Man, Sink, Toilet, water heater
A water heater is an essential appliance that is commonly overlooked in many homes. Typically they will provide years of service, and you may never realize that it is either terribly inefficient or even faulty. Here are some tips to help you determine whether your current water heater should be replaced and how to find [...]
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What to Do in Household Emergencies pt 2 of 2 As we mentioned before, there are a number of household emergencies that are unfortunately common occurrences. Knowing what can be done to address them will be able to save money, manpower and even lives, believe it or not. In the last part of this series we touched on electricity, electric...... -
More on How to Winterize Your Home Winter is just around the corner and this means getting your home ready. While this is mainly important for those that live in colder climates, many of these tips are useful even if you have a house in the desert. Getting your home ready for winter is actually quite easy...... -
Solar Screens Solar Screens are the perfect window treatment for your living rooms, family rooms, media rooms, or any form of entertainment room. Also known as solar shades, solar screens offer the ultimate in technology for light control while still providing great, stylish looks. In terms of operation, solar screens are very...... -
9 Home Improvement Ideas A great way to save money around the home is to make use of home DIY projects. These projects are typically an exchange of money and time; for putting in a little time and effort, the homeowner will save money in the long run. Listed are nine projects that are...... - Simple Energy Solutions That Save Big Money As energy prices go up, many people are looking to alternative power solutions in order to save money. However, converting an entire house to go off grid can be costly, and the work involved may be too much for some homeowners. That doesn't mean that you have to abandon the......
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September 16th, 2011 — Aesthetics, Doors, Handy Man, House Value, Replace, Windows
A great way to save money around the home is to make use of home DIY projects. These projects are typically an exchange of money and time; for putting in a little time and effort, the homeowner will save money in the long run. Listed are nine projects that are within your capability and that [...]
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How Energy Efficient Are Your Appliances? Given the world concern over energy efficiency, there are little steps that you can take to ensure that you are doing your part to minimize your energy use. The biggest source of energy drains in the home are your appliances, so it will improve things a lot to make sure...... -
The Best Home Improvements for Home Value Home improvement is a field that is relatively widespread in nature as there are a number of different ideas for you to choose from when it comes to choosing the best home improvements for your space. During the summer months, many people put thought into remodeling and improving their home,...... -
4 Easy Little Touches Anyone Can Do To Their Home When it comes to home renovation, many people are under the impression that it means big projects that are costly. Actually, there are many different small and inexpensive projects that can be done that will not only make your house look great, but also increase its value. Most of these...... -
Choosing a Home Improvement Project Before you engage in a home improvement project, you luckily do not need to be trained technically in order to be successful. There are standing landscaping and home improvement project ideas that you can implement that will enable you to work quite similarly to the pros. The secret that you...... - Easy Ways to Increase The Value of Your Home As the housing market continues to struggle, many homeowners are looking into ways to increase the value of their homes. However, a common issue that keeps these homeowners from making improvement is the lack of availability on home improvement loans, and a lack of available funding. Luckily, there are many......
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