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Forget flowers, candy or even the “World’s Greatest Mom” coffee mug… the best gift you can give the mom in your life on Sunday is help with a home improvement project. You know that “honey do” list that is not getting any shorter? Take on a project or two with mom and make an investment in your home that will be a gift that keeps on giving. In this issue, learn more about great new products to help you out. You can do-it-yourself, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Hardware Show Hot ListDirect from the 2008 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Team Money Pit brings you the best of the best -- green and efficient -- products for your home sweet home. read more Playground SafetyWarmer weather means more time outdoors. It also means more time on your backyard swingset or your local playground. Have you checked those playground surfaces? Every “fall area” around playground equipment needs to have safe surfacing. What kind of surface is safest? And how much do you need? We’ll let you know, on the next Money Pit radio show. listen to the show A Girl Needs Her Bubble BathThis week’s question comes to us from Shannon: “We just bought our first home a year ago and although we are loving every minute of it there are a few projects that need to be done. The previous owner was disabled and therefore certain rooms are adapted to his needs, including a large shower stall that could accommodate a wheelchair. This is nice but there is no other tub in the house and sometimes a girl just needs her bubble bath! The shower stall that is in there now is a one piece stall and sides. Is there a way to replace this with a tub? If so would you suggest a one piece or a tub and sides separate?” read more Paint and Prime in One StepYou know we are big believers in properly preparing any surface that needs to be painted. This is especially true for exterior painting jobs. But now, there is a way that you can cut down that prep time. read more Planning Prevents Pool TragediesFor much of the country, Memorial Day marks the start of outdoor summer fun, like backyard barbecues, beaches and parties. Unfortunately, this holiday also marks the riskiest time of year for pool drownings. read more The Search for the Ugliest Door in AmericaMirror, mirror on the wall – whose front door is ugliest of all? Your home’s entryway can be a beautiful reflection of your personal taste and style — unless you’re cursed with the ugliest door in all the land. Now, Therma-Tru Doors is ready to break the spell with the kickoff of its fourth annual “Ugliest Door in America” contest, offering the winners an elegant front door makeover to complement their home’s architecture. read more Share This Information With A Friend!Simply forward this Email. And invite friends to register to receive this E-newsletter each week. If you would like to unsubscribe from our weekly newsletter, please refer to the unsubscribe directions at the bottom of this newsletter.
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