Entry #962, February 17, 2012 The end of February is around the time when most of us start getting Spring Fever. We are officially done with the cold winter temperatures, and staying cooped up in the house! This time of the year is the perfect time to consider what to do with your patio before the ... continue reading...
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.DIY Saturday #87: How to Clean your Air Conditioner & Furnace (Video)
Guest Blogger #356, Entry #936, February 4, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Wintertime is the best time to maintain your air conditioner unit as well as your furnace. Cleaning and maintenance of these important mechanical systems of your home will ensure you have a comfortable winter and upcoming ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: The Best Way to Find if There’s Lead Paint in your Older Home
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...
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...
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: 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...
How to Save on your Upcoming Winter Energy Bills
Guest Blog #212, Entry #706, October 16, 2011 Wintertime is coming with the cold winter season and high fuel heating bills. Whether you heat your home with natural gas or propane, electrical heat or even wood – we all owe it to ourselves to keep our energy use and heating fuel costs to a minimum. ... continue reading...
How to Prepare Your Home for Higher Buy Offers
Guest Blog #194, Entry #678, September 27, 2011 Today’s real estate market is very tight. Even if you consult a real estate agent and price your home at market value, it may take a very long time to sell and may not sell at all. However, there are some things you can do to increase the chances that ... continue reading...
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