Archive for April, 2009
Appliance Spotlight: Wall Ovens
Buying a wall oven is a great space-saving appliance. A built-in wall oven, unlike a regular freestanding range, is surrounded by cabinets.
Windows, Siding, and Roofs
Any time of year is a good time to consider the condition of your windows, siding, or roof. Below are some helpful tips when it comes time to replace any of them.
How to Compost
Turn your household kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich garden soil with nutritious compost.
Save Money When Remodeling
While our economy struggles to find stability, there are many homeowners who realize that a slow housing market presents a great opportunity for those wishing to remodel or expand their homes.
How to Repair Roof Trusses
Prefabricated wood roof trusses have been used in the US for more than 30 years, but after the house is built, roof trusses are often modified incorrectly. Although damage often does not occur, the potential for major problems remains.
Seller’s Home Appeal for Today’s Market
After years of hearing from successful sellers that they didn’t have to do a thing to sell, they now need to understand how they can stand out from their competition.
Interior: How to Decorate Your Home Using Patterns
You can set any mood you like in your home by choosing the right patterns, be they bright checks or stripes for a lively up-to-date feel or florals and textured damasks for a traditional town house look.
What to Ask a Contractor Before Starting Home Repairs
Home owners who have never hired a contractor for home repairs often approach the task anxiously. Any home owner who has seen the 1986 movie “The Money Pit” (Tom Hanks, Shelley Long) should of course repeat “it’s only a movie”.
Changing Electrical Switches
Changing a wall switch can be pretty simple, but having some basic knowledge of the different types of switches and how to replace them can be most helpful and safe.
Grill Burgers, Not Your Home
Now that the weather is starting to get warmer, and Home Depot and Lowe’s are starting to stock up on barbecue grills, keep in mind safety as you prepare for your summer fun.
