• 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. [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]