Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Looking for a quick tip to get a project done, save some money or step up your space? Check these out for every room in the house, and from floor board to shingles
If you decide to do a little dumpster diving to save some cash — you want to be careful about which vintage pieces you choose for your child’s room.
For best results, Always keep your thermostat at 78 degrees… turning it down to 70 WON’T cool your home any faster.
Every product in the home has a life span. Evaluate your major home components, such as roofing and siding, on a yearly basis.
Always close door, windows and vents to rooms you don’t use to save on your energy bills. BUT there is ONE door that you should OPEN to save money. It’s your dishwasher door.
A whole house fan mounted in the ceiling of your hallway will draw air through your entire house through open windows. These fans are 50 percent chea…
Here’s a tremendous “window of opportunity” for re-vitalizing any room. Adding or enlarging just 1 or 2 windows in your home has many positive effec…
Springtime is the prime time for ensuring your air conditioning system will keep you cool during the summer heat. Book an appointment with a service …
Did you know that the air in your home could be harmful to your health? Air pollution levels inside your home can be two to five times higher than o…
How many smart homeowners does it take to change a light bulb? Just one if it’s you and you want a bulb that lasts longer and uses less electricity …
Spring provides the perfect weather for a few inexpensive outdoor fix ups. Seal cracks in foundations with a flexible urethane caulk. Repair holes …
Rot isn’t just a condition. It’s a living, breathing pack of organisms that can wreak havoc on a home. To evict these unwelcome house guests, you fi…
Looking to skip the sanding on those cabinets you are about to repaint? That might not be such a smooth idea. Washing away the grime before painting …
Are you taking a bath on your hot water bills? Here’s a tip to help you use less and spend less. Simply lower the temperature! With electric water…
Want to cut your dishwasher energy costs by one-third? It’s easy with a simple flick of a switch. Most automatic dishwashers have a “power dry” swi…
Do you know when turkey and stuffing DON’T go together? Never prepare food on a surface previously touched by uncooked turkey, or any other meat. Be …
When you’re hot, you’re hot — but is your hot water dispenser hot enough for you? The factory usually sets the water temperature output on a hot wat…
Are you using your ceiling fan in the winter months? There is a spin on why you should. During the winter, set your ceiling fan to turn clockwise to …
Are you losing the battle against mold and mildew? Mold and mildew are actually plant growths, so to eliminate them you have got to use a mildicide l…
If your New Year’s resolutions are to make more money or lose weight, why not let your house do those things for you? Your home can make you more mon…
When it comes to your hot water dispenser, the difference between a drip and a leak is the key to knowing if a flood is in your future. Here’s how t…
Your plumbing system may have hundreds of different valves. But knowing where just one is can prevent thousands of dollars of damage in a home. The…
Did you know that the air you’re breathing inside your home could be dirtier than the air outside? It can be! Home heating, ventilation, and air con…
You think you’re ready to tackle that paint job – but do you have a rubber band? You’ll need one. Here’s why. Stretch a heavy-duty rubber band acr…
