Archive for January, 2009
Got Concrete?
Are you tired of carpets, tiles, and linoleums? Are you wanting a unique way to upgrade your basement floor or even want to make your garage floor look a little nicer? There are many options to choose from in today’s technology. You can just use the concrete that is already there and improve upon it.
A Second Life To Glass Bottles
Icestone [is] a durable surface made 100% from recycled glass and concrete. I first heard of this product about 2 years ago and initially thought it would make very cool looking countertops. A few weeks ago, I attended a product knowledge seminar on Icestone and now, the “green” side of it is growing on me.
Homemade Kitchen Cleaners
Do you have some tough stains or deposits built up in your every day kitchen items? Use the recipes below to help clean them up.
Space Heater Safety Awareness
When using a space heater, be very careful with where and how you use them. Space heaters have been a major cause of fires and injuries. Follow these simple precautions below to keep you and your family safe this winter.
Keep up the Remodeling
Despite home price drops in many cities, remodeling projects are holding their own as a way for owners to add value. Many people are wondering where their money will be safest during these uncertain economic times. Experts still advise investing in your home still pays off.
Mold: In the Winter Time?
Yes, there is a disease called Snow Mold that occurs mostly in Northern regions. It is caused by several different fungi and affects many turfgrasses. The symptoms are irregular to circular patches of water-soaked, yellowed, or bleached turf. They sometimes bear a whitish, gray, or pinkish cast. There are two types of snow molds, gray and pink, that become active under the snow cover.
New Year’s Home Improvement Resolutions
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2009? Maybe you want to lose weight, eat healthier, get outside more, and spend more time with the family. Did you make any home improvement resolutions? Clean garage, paint bedroom, remodel kitchen, or install home theater. Did any of those resolutions include reducing your carbon footprint?
Contractor For Hire: Beware
Is Mr. Plumber there? This is Ms. Leever. Mr. Plumber was here yesterday and gave me an estimate on my bathroom remodeling job. He said that he would call me back this afternoon to schedule the project. What? He doesn’t work for you! But I gave him a deposit already. He said he needed to check with his boss about the next available start date. You’ve never heard of him, huh? But…He said…I thought…well, I guess I am out $1,500. Thank you for your time.
Simple Home Repair Fixes
Are you tired of looking at the “crusty stuff” on your shower head or just sick of hearing your wood floor creak? Read below for a few simple fixes that can make that and more go away
Landscaping on a Budget
It is never too early to start thinking about your lawn. Even though it is winter now, spring will be here soon enough, and you will look at your yard with disgust because you have not maintained it for the last few years. You think to yourself that this year is the year to start the dream garden you have always wanted.
