Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category
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The Power Has Gone Out – What to Do First
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
At some time or another most people have experienced a power outage. The first thing to do is to figure out if the problem has to do with just your house or if the entire neighborhood is without power. If the power went out in your entire home and neighbors are without power too, then [...]
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Fixing a Leaky Faucet
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
A dripping faucet is not only annoying it is also a waste of precious water. Most faucets are the washer type and can usually be repaired quickly and easily. The washers in a faucet can become cracked or brittle and will wear down from use. It is best to replace the washer as soon as [...]
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Paint Options – How to Paint Anything!
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
A lick of new paint freshens up anything and the smell alone is guaranteed to imbue a fresh, clean atmosphere into any area of the home but I’m often asked whether materials such as aluminum can be painted. There is much more to your home than simple walls and wooden surfaces which are the traditional [...]
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How to Perform an Emergency Roof Repair
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
It’s a fact of life – you never know you have a leaking roof until you have one vital ingredient – water!
We usually discover a leak when we have a particularly heavy rainfall, that means during a storm and usually it has to be the middle of the night too! It’s just a fact of [...] -
Cleaning Your Gutters
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Your gutters provide a safe and effective path for rainwater to run off and away from your home, but you need to make sure that it is kept clean and free of blockages which can lead to expensive repairs. Typically, the gutters fill with dead leaves and other detritus which accumulates over time and [...]
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Winterizing & Weather-Stripping
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Now that cold weather is upon us, it is time to consider winterizing your home. With soaring electric bills, one huge consideration is heating costs. There are a few simple steps that you can take to substantially lower your heating bills and stay warm in the process.
First, you will need to inspect your home. Check [...]
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Tips on Making Your Own Storm Windows
Monday, November 10th, 2008
With today’s rising costs on everything from fuel to home improvement, learning to do some things yourself and taking the time to do them can save you a lot of money in the long run. One easy way to save money is by making your own storm windows.
First calculate the dimensions of each window in [...]
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Replacing a Window Pane
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Since winter is quickly approaching, now is a great time to make sure that your home is ready for cold weather. Cracked or broken windows need to be repaired or replaced since these can cause severe cold air penetration. Replacing an entire window or window pane is very easy and can be done in a [...]
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Pros & Cons of Vinyl Siding
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
When you are faced with either buying a new home-which might be unlikely in today’s economy, or repairing or refurbishing your old home, you have a few choices to make. First of all, decide if the exterior of your home is in ill-repair or damaged. If so, you will need to either replace cracked or [...]
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How to Hire a Good Contractor
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Ruth and Wade needed to convert their garage into an extra bedroom. Ruth’s father had passed away, leaving Ruth’s mother, Maxine, to fend for herself after 65 years of marriage. To help ease her grieving and loneliness the family decided that it would be a good idea for Maxine to move in with them. They [...]