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Home Improvement Tips, Ideas & Podcasts
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’re looking to keep your home warm — a good thing to do is to add insulation. A great place to add it is your basement. If you have a heated basement, only the walls need to be insulated, but the ceiling may also be insulated for noise control between floors. When floor space or wall …
Here's a tremendous "window of opportunity" for re-vitalizing any room. Adding or enlarging just 1 or 2 windows in your home has …
Springtime is the prime time for ensuring your air conditioning system will keep you cool during the summer heat. Book an …
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 …
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 …
Spring provides the perfect weather for a few inexpensive outdoor fix ups. Seal cracks in foundations with a flexible urethane …
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 …
Looking to skip the sanding on those cabinets you are about to repaint? That might not be such a smooth idea. Washing away the …
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 …
Want to cut your dishwasher energy costs by one-third? It's easy with a simple flick of a switch. Most automatic dishwashers …
Do you know when turkey and stuffing DON'T go together? Never prepare food on a surface previously touched by uncooked turkey, …
When you're hot, you're hot -- but is your hot water dispenser hot enough for you? The factory usually sets the water …
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 …
Are you losing the battle against mold and mildew? Mold and mildew are actually plant growths, so to eliminate them you have got …
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 …
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 …
Your plumbing system may have hundreds of different valves. But knowing where just one is can prevent thousands of dollars of …
Did you know that the air you're breathing inside your home could be dirtier than the air outside? It can be! Home heating, …
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 …
