10 Million Dollar Prize Winning Light Bulb Ready for Sale

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 16:26 - Tom Kraeutler

With the expected phase out of incandescent bulbs beginning with the 100 watt bulb at the end of this year, competition is hot for a new wave of energy efficient light bulbs that delivers the shine without the ka-ching of high energy bills.  And a competition with a 10 million dollar prize is...

Kitchen Design Trends: What's Now and What's Next?

Sun, 08/14/2011 - 11:04 - Tom Kraeutler

How will today’s social, economic and generational conditions impact kitchen design? That question is the focus of “GenShift 2011: Lifestages Redefining the Kitchen,” a study from Masco Cabinetry based on an online survey of 1,027 U.S. homeowners ages 18-65.

The study identifies changes in...

7 Simple Ways to Stay Cool

Fri, 07/22/2011 - 11:22 - Tom Kraeutler

With near-record breaking temperatures across the country, smart homeowners can still stay cool and cut costs with these seven simple tips from the Edison Electric Institute:

  • Set the thermostat at 78 degrees or higher when the house is occupied, and at 85 degrees when no one’s home (you’ll...

EPA to Review Chemicals Used in Home Improvement Products: Paint, Adhesives to be Evaluated

Wed, 07/13/2011 - 12:09 - Tom Kraeutler

There's now one more good reason to "go green" when choosing your home improvement products.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a new rule to protect consumers by requiring companies to report new uses of chemicals known as glymes in consumer products. Glymes are chemicals...

Choosing Paint Color: A Little goes a Long Way

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 17:02 - Tom Kraeutler

If you are like most people, when you think of interior painting, you tend to think of having to paint an entire room. But just a small amount of paint color can inject creative accents into your home decor and spice up your home's interior. You can use paint color to give a room style and...

Get a Whiff of This: Survey Names Ten Worst Odors

Mon, 04/25/2011 - 08:10 - Tom Kraeutler

Call them “America’s Most Unwanted.” They’ve been known to hold entire households hostage, causing shortness of breath, nausea and panic in their victims. At the very least, they keep “home sweet home” from smelling so sweet. The culprits are household odors, and these are the worst of the...

House Calls from 811: Call Before You Dig

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 11:14 - Tom Kraeutler

April is National Safe Digging Month, just in time to remind motivated do-it-yourself homeowners to call 811 before picking up a shovel and breaking ground on that spring project. 

Don’t know about 811?  811 is a new federally-mandated phone number designated by the FCC to consolidate all local...

Home Inspection for Sellers: What You Need to Know

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 13:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Selling your home can make you feel like you're living in a fishbowl, with potential buyers and real estate agents evaluating, judging and otherwise picking apart the place you've called home for years. Just before the actual sale comes the most intense scrutiny of all: the home inspection. A...

Top Tips for Interior Painting Projects

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 11:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: News Transforming a home interior with a new coat of paint is perfect for homeowners on any budget. With a little DIY magic, you can have a major impact on the quality of your home space. But it's all about knowing where to start. Planning and preparation are the key ingredients to...

Spring Cleaning: Save a Lot with a Little Home Organizing

Tue, 03/29/2011 - 09:00 - Tom Kraeutler

Filed under: Home With the arrival of spring, you may be due for a fresh start around the house. Better organization is a great way to do just that and a little organizing now can save a lot of stress and money in the seasons ahead. There are many smart, inexpensive organization products out...

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