Category Archives: Home Improvement

Winterizing & Weather-Stripping

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Tips on Making Your Own Storm Windows

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Cutting Oak Flooring to Fit

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Making sure your wood flooring fits correctly and adds value to your room is essential when you are making improvements to your home. Oak flooring can swell when wet so it is essential to get this right and make sure … Continue reading →

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Replacing a Window Pane

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Pros & Cons of Vinyl Siding

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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How to Hire a Good Contractor

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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5 Things you need to do to Protect Your Flooring this Christmas

Posted on November 23, 2010 by admin

You may have just decorated the house and had beautiful oak flooring put down in the front room. With Christmas a short fall away – the thought of dragging in a Christmas tree actually makes you feel sick. Start thinking … Continue reading →

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