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Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday
It’s hard to believe, but according to Robert Lilienfeld, co-author of the book, “Use Less Stuff: Environmental Solutions for Who We Really Are,” between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans throw away a million extra tons of garbage each week. During the season of giving, it sure seems like we’re taking a lot from Mother [...]
Home Inspections 101
What does your home inspection cover? And who is liable if a problem develops down the road? We’ll answer these questions in today’s column. You need an inspection on any property you are buying, regardless if it’s old or new construction. An inspection is like a check-up for your house. What repairs will need to [...]
Four Season Landscaping
Flowering gardens are a beauty to behold and bring enormous satisfaction to those who plant them. Doing ones’ own landscaping has many rewards. Gardens that grow and bloom during all seasons can be a challenge, but in many gardening zones, a little planning and the right mix of flora makes this possible. Blooms Burst In [...]
Instructions for Winterizing Above-Ground Swimming Pools
An above ground swimming pool can bring us years of enjoyment as long as we take care of it in a responsible manner. The frigid, freezing temperatures of winter are the most ruthless adversaries to the pool and it’s equipment, so winterizing your above ground pool is essential if you have plans to use it [...]
Rebuilding after a disaster? Watch for contractor scams
I recently came across this article on Yahoo News. The advice in this article holds true regardless if you are in a natural disaster or just looking for a contractor. Remember to always check references and go check out previous job sites. This one thing will scare off most bad contractors. Also make sure they [...]
Turn your Backyard into a Vacation Spot
Some time in the middle of recession from the recent financial crisis, the concept of staycation came about. Staycation is a shortened version of stay-at-home vacation. The term can now be found in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. When going somewhere for a vacation is already expensive, the wise move is to make your home a vacation [...]
Choosing a Garden Design Style
There are so many ways that you can create a garden, so. ultimately it comes down to personal preference. There are a few basic garden styles that you can follow. Make sure when you choose a style that you consider the architecture of your home. A formal garden will not necessarily be the best choice [...]
Hot Decorating Tips: Go From Drab to Fab With These Ideas
Every homeowner eventually wants to make a change, but if you’re like many people you haven’t a clue where to begin. Just like fashion styles, interior designs change with the times as well. So, if you’ve been in your home for a long time and are ready to sell or are just ready for a [...]
What Is Floating Floor?
A floating floor is a floor that is laid over an existing sub-floor and is neatly clipped together, though at no point attached to the floor beneath it. These are cleverly engineered floors made of a variety of materials bonded together, and offering a home owner a quick solution to brightening up their home. Floating [...]
Maintaining Your Heating Equipment
One of the most important things you can do to keep your heating and cooling systems working efficiently is to make sure they are regularly maintained. Some maintenance practices are basic and can be performed by the average do-it-yourselfer. Among the top heating supplies you can use to maintain your heating equipment are fresh furnace [...]
