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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
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, use a 10 % bleach solution, and you will have a shiny clean wood deck that is ready for summer fun.
Find out how to store and preserve paint so that it lasts indefinitely. Also get tips on disposing of old paint properly.
If you suffer from indoor allergies, a central vacuum system could be central to some relief. Central vacuum systems have excellent filtration to prevent dust particles from re-entering the room.
Ladder safety should be a top priority when using one. Make sure you follow all the precautions before you decide to use your ladder to avoid falling off the ladder.
Playgrounds should be safe places for kids. But the wrong surfaces can quickly mean tragedy for tots. Playground surfaces made of asphalt are a dangerous thing of the past, but even grass can be too hard to prevent injury to kids. Today, materials like mulch, sand and recycled rubber provide safer alternatives in the very …
Keep mold out of a finished basement by choosing mold-resistant materials and finishes, such as paperless drywall that resists …
Mold growth is a threat in spaces with high humidity. Find out how to measure humidity levels throughout your home to prevent …
Mold can develop in a storage areas if cardboard storage boxes come in contact with moisture--two sources of mold food. Find out …
Mold can grow aggressively on traditional paper-faced drywall, which provides mold all it needs to survive. Learn how a new …
Mold growth isn't always easy to see, but a musty smells musty can signal it's presence. Learn about mold's favorite hiding …
Wet basement, drainage. Fix wet basements with proper drainage, gutters and downspouts.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally when uranium in the soil breaks down. If inhaled, radon can cause …
If your house was built before 1978, there is a 75% chance that it contains lead paint.
Save money on cooling costs and keep central air conditioning from working too hard by following these simple guidelines.
Run your dishwasher and washing machine ONLY when you have a full load to save a whopping one THOUSAND gallons of water a month?
Drafty ductwork can cause unforseen energy loss. Duct sealing can repair air leaks in ducts.
Even though electric water heaters are the most expensive way to produce hot water, adding a simple water heater timer can help …
Latex caulk can help you save money and energy by sealing drafts from your windows. A $2 dollar investment in latex caulk can …
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in America and you can't see, or even smell it. Protect your family …
Energy Star might want to be the first label you look for this season when you need new windows, doors, or skylights. Energy …
Quick tip to improve heat pump energy efficiency.
Save money on hot water bills by lowering the temperature of your water heater. You'll save water, money, and energy.
Recessed lighting fixtures can add dollars to your energy bill if they're not properly installed. Recessed lighting fixtures …
If your home has been damaged by a fire's smoke and soot, don't give up hope. Depending on the scope of the damage, trained …
Dishwasher energy costs can be cut by one-third by turing off the power dry switch. Power dry switches speed up the drying …
to conserve heat at night but avoid waking up to a cold house in the morning? Get the best of both worlds by installing a clock …
A programable thermostat can knock 10 percent off your heating bill. With proper set up, programmable thermostats will …
