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Winter Home Improvements
5 Winter Hazards That Can Cost You Big
Table of Contents[Hide][Show]Why be concerned?How to prepare for most common winter hazards+−Frozen pipes Icy sidewalksDowned treesRoof collapse Chimney fire During the cold, dark days of winter, there’s nothing like curling up in front of the fireplace or gazing out at the freshly fallen snow. But even the most picturesque winter settings can pose winter hazards s that …
Prevent Plumbing Explosions with this Frozen Pipe Checklist
Learn tips to prevent frozen pipes in the winter and avoid the resulting damage.
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Window Repair or Window Replacement? How to Decide
Wondering if you should repair or replace your windows? Here’s a checklist to see which option is right for your situation.
5 Ideas for Eco-Friendly Farmhouse Decor
Table of Contents[Hide][Show]Wonders of Eco-Friendly Wood+−Reclaimed WoodForest Stewardship Council WoodTeak WoodThrifting for Farmhouse DecorDIYEco-Friendly Farmhouse LightingExcess Materials Decorating a home is a fun and important step to make your house feel like home. While there are dozens of decor styles to choose from, farmhouse décor is more popular than ever. It evokes a very …
Interior Window Inserts Offer Cost-Effective Comfort and Energy Savings
As the owner of a home that’s more than 125 years old, I can appreciate the beauty that original windows bring to a structure. But let’s face it, as old house lovers, we pay a big price for those windows in terms of the additional energy cost, comfort and noise! Adding storm windows can …
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Earth-Friendly Decor for Green Living
Table of Contents[Hide][Show]Sustainable ideas for any stylePainting & Staining: Shades of GreenFlooring: Going green under footFurnishing for green livingGreening your cleaningHow to choose safe, effective cleaning products Sustainable ideas for any style We’ve been showing you all kinds of options for sustainable, earth-friendly home improvements. Now, step back and envision a truly green design scheme, …
Top Questions
Furnace Has Gas Odors
Home is over 160+ years old. I have had a problem with the furnace from the begining. I had put in I think 4-5 years I will have to find my papers on it for the date put in. I have lived in the house 8 years in March. When I had the furnace put in. It was …
Penny Stain: How to Make
I was excited about trying the vinegar and pennies and followed the directions from your article, but nothing happened. The pennies have been soaking for about 2 weeks now and for the most part the vinegar is still clear. What am i doing wrong? Laura
Garage Heating
How do you heat and convert an attached garage to a year round living space for older people who like it warmer in the winter and cool in summer?
Floor Joist Support: How to Eliminate Bounce
My floor joists are 2x10s, 16 inch on center. Before I drywall the basement ceiling, I would like to stiffen the floor joists to eliminate bounce, by installing new pieces of 2×10 perpendicular to the existing joists. How far apart should I put the new pieces of 2×10? I am trying to find the balance …
Source of Odor
I asked a previous question about stink bugs because I thought that they might be what is causing the odor in my home but I dont think that was it. I bought my house a year ago and it had a funny odor which i attributed to the old carpets and it needed to be …
How to Paint Over Concrete
I just recently purchased a home, and unfortunately the previous homeowners were Michigan State fans. There is all sorts of green and white reminders of that throughout the house. Including the landscaping, white rocks in the landscaping beds, and worse of all the concrete foundation, garage floor and walkways are painted …
The Money Pit Guide to Insulation
Adding insulation is the single most cost-effective way to reduce home heating costs in winter, and cooling costs in summer!
Learn the best insulation options to help preserve comfort, control moisture improve your indoor environment and eliminate chilly drafts!