Apr 30
Installing a Peg Board Wouldn’t it be really great to walk into your garage or workshop and find just what you need in a matter of seconds? Talk to anyone who fixes things around the house. Invariably the conversation wends its way to organization of the workshop. Perhaps it is time to rectify that and …
Apr 10
All it takes is once, and you know the benefits of a standby or backup generator. When the power gets knocked out by a big storm or natural disaster, you really don’t know when it will be restored, so playing the role of the boy scout and being prepared may be the way …
Mar 20
Home repairs can be expensive, and it’s normal for people to put them off in an effort to save money. While you can let a fading or stained carpet slide for a while, there are other home repairs that should be at the top of your list. Here are three important repairs that should be …
Mar 18
Image courtesy of Raktim Chatterjee at FreeDigitalPhotos.net If you have moisture remaining in your bathroom for any length of time after a refreshing shower, or if you notice mold or mildew, it is time to take that dreaded step and replace your bathroom exhaust fan. All too often too much moisture and mold can …
Mar 07
Photo credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported in 1987 that poor indoor air quality is the fourth most common reason people acquire cancer. The EPA speaks of three types of ventilation and the importance of the air exchange rate. Ventilation exists from leaks around windows and doors, an open window or door, or …
Mar 04
Job seekers these days face many hurdles, including the high unemployment rate, fierce competition among applicants and low wages. These obstacles are often discussed by job counselors and examined by the mainstream news media, but there is yet another impediment that is seldom talked about: Saturation. Employment saturation occurs when too many people choose to …
Feb 15
Photo Credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net There are a few reasons why there might be a smoky kind of odor emanating from your furnace. One may be the ventilation system taking it back to the house, instead of venting it outside. Another may be a warning that there are materials in the furnace itself that are …
Feb 14
In many parts of the country, construction ends when winter comes. Some cities even consider warm months to be “construction season.” Cities and counties do not want to deal with the higher costs of winter construction, and many companies simply choose to invest more when the temperature is nicer. However, those who take appropriate steps …
Feb 05
Winter or summer, your HVAC system is the one item that uses more energy than all others in your home–and perhaps more than all others combined. Therefore, it’s important to keep it in good working condition. These systems are very intricate – there is a low pressure side and a high pressure side. There are …
Jan 29
Cloakrooms are becoming more popular today with the greater variety of designs available. They have been underestimated in the past because of their size, but a small space can offer a lot with a little imagination and design. There are many benefits of having cloakrooms in the home and they can look really great at …
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