Guest Blogger #272, Entry #784, November 26, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Now that the season has turned colder, the reality of saving energy and keeping your home warm are important factors to consider. Today, my Guest Blogger will show you tips for keeping your home warm through your windows. Image via: Bartone Contracting Watch this…
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 freezes it expands and ultimately could burst, flooding the…
Guest Blogger #248, Entry #751, November 9, 2011 Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that becomes airborne when disturbed. When asbestos fibers travel through the air, they can be easily inhaled or swallowed by people who come in contact with them. For people who work in occupations that put them at risk for asbestos exposure, such…
Guest Blog #232, Entry #730, October 28, 2011 Some of us have trouble paying our bills on time because they get lost in the clutter on the desk; and when tax time rolls around it’s complete chaos. Perhaps your problem is that everyone shares the office space (kids included), so that you’re contending with not…
Do pumpkin ideas ever get old? This school year, my 5 year old is a Girl Scout.. and lucky me, I volunteered to be a Girl Scout Leader of the lucky 12-girl Daisy troop. 🙂 Fortunately I have a great leader that works alongside me, and we are going to our first field trip this…
Guest Blog #203, Entry #692, October 7, 2011 Have you just purchased a home that needs some tender loving care? ‘Fixer-uppers’ are a great investment if you are willing to put in the needed labor, time and expense of fixing it up once you move into it. Today, my Guest Blogger gives DIY tips from…
Guest Blog #200, Entry #688 October 4, 2011 Last week I was getting my air conditioner fixed for the warm weather, and this week we are pulling out jackets and long sleeved shirts for the cooler weather, here in Jacksonville, Florida. For many of you the cooler Autumn months have already creeped in, and that…
Guest Blog #195, Entry #679, September 28, 2011 As the summer ends and we start moving into the cooler months, your rising energy bill will always be a concern. For many homeowners we always assume that a high energy bill must mean that your thermostat isn’t set properly or that you HVAC unit isn’t working…
Guest Blog #191, Entry #675, September 25, 2011 If you own your own home, then you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into decorating and renovating it since you moved in. One thing that often gets overlooked during home renovation, especially in big cities, is windows. Nottingham isn’t exactly a windswept, chilly area…
Guest Blog #182, Entry #663, September 17, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! In most homes today we are concerned about the health and welfare of our family. For our home is where we feel secure, and we enjoy retreating to daily. Over the last decade mold in homes have become a common household hazard that can…
Entry #645, September 6, 2011 Now that Labor Day has passed here in the United States, the focus on the upcoming fall season is on all of our minds. From beautiful home decor, warm festive fall colors, and incorporating the festive autumn icons of the season are abundant everywhere. Today, I thought I would dig…
Guest Blog #143, Entry #614, August 10, 2011 If you’re in the process of building a home, have you considered whether you will build with traditional wood framing or use metal studs? Today, my Guest Blogger gives tips for selecting framing for your home and weighs the pros and cons of metal versus wood studs….