Guest Blogger #325, Entry #894, January 12, 2012 When you purchase an older house, like I did, most likely you are a first time homebuyer. Older houses are great because you can get this amazing duality that the land makes the price higher, but the house is in such disrepair that it can lower the ... continue reading...
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Guest Blogger: How to Effectively Repair your Home Skylight Leaks
Guest Blogger #322, Entry #890, January 10, 2012 Skylights are a great addition and can increase the value of a property. They add light to an area that may need more light and are very energy efficient. Many people install them into their home to change the appearance and atmosphere of a ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: 5 Advantages of Downsizing Your Home
Guest Blogger #320, Entry #886, January 8, 2012 People have an obsession with size. Bigger is thought to be better. Everyone seems to want more. Sometimes, however, more is less, and bigger is a gigantic waste of money and space. Sometimes it is better to be smaller, tidier, sometimes it is better ... continue reading...
How to Green your Garage this Winter
Guest Blogger #297, Entry #836, December 15, 2011 The movement to live a greener, more earth-friendly lifestyle is growing. There are lots of little things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. We can make more of an impact by thinking big and concentrating on our own environment. If we make an ... continue reading...
How to Beautify your Home with the Addition of Cedar Paneling
Guest Blogger #289, Entry #822, December 8, 2011 While white cedar is a deep brown at its core, it gets its name for the thin and silvery white sapwood on its surface. Known for its strength and quality, white cedar has been the wood of choice for builders and home owners for centuries. Superior in ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: The Best Ways to Prepare your Home for the Stressful Holidays
Guest Blogger #275, Entry #802, November 30, 2011 If you are like most people, you might have a difficult time getting into the holiday spirit before you see snow falling, or hear the sleigh bells in the sky. However, that only increases the chance of a very chaotic season for you, and your ... continue reading...
Green Alternative for Heating your Home – Outdoor Wood Furnaces
Guest Blogger #265, Entry #774, November 22, 2011 Let's face it – The cost of heating your home has gotten very expensive and we're all looking for ways to save money. If you live in a rural area where wood is abundant, an outdoor wood furnace can be a source of free (or almost free) ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Extend the Life of your Granite Countertops
Guest Blogger #256, Entry #761, November 14, 2011 If you take the time to regularly polish granite, you can help it keep its shine and make sure that it always looks its best. Of course, you can't just use any old household cleaner to get the job done. You need to make sure that you're using ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: How to Winterize your Pipes to Prevent Freezing
Guest Blogger #255, Entry #760, November 14, 2011 The winter months loom ahead which means plummeting temperatures, frost on the ground and chattering teeth. The sub-zero temperatures can cause significant problems for the home, one of the more severe consequences being freezing pipes. When a pipe ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: Should You Hire a Contractor or Do it Yourself?
Guest Blogger #245, Entry #748, November 8, 2011 7 Essential Property Maintenance Tips A home is a large investment and if neglected, the property will pay no dividends if you ever decide to sell. Good property maintenance is essential no matter if you are a new homeowner or just interested in ... continue reading...
Preparing your Autumn Lawn for a Pest-Free Winter
Guest Blog #227, Entry #724, October 26, 2011 With the falling temperatures of fall, there are certain challenges that should be on the mind of any person maintaining a lawn or garden. Many people might think of lawn and garden pests as a strictly summertime worry, however this could not be further ... continue reading...
Emerson Teaches How To Earn More Money from Energy Savings Programs
Entry #711, October 19, 2011 Every year Americans are using more energy than needed, and not taking advantage of energy savings dollars that are available. October is National Energy Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate it, then learn how to get more money back into your pocket? Today, ... continue reading...
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