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- Log Homes for Beginners - 10 Steps to Success By Al Hearn
For those who may be thinking of building a new log home and enjoying the lifestyle that comes with it, there are a number of steps you should take to make the process smoother.
1. Decide on a home style by reading log home magazines and visiting log home shows in your area. Attend log home company seminars. Do you want a single-story, one-and-a-…
- Choosing a Furnace Humidifier By Josh Riverside
While everyone longs for a white winter, the problems associated with dry winter air can be unpleasant. Low humidity can dry out our skin, our mucous membranes, and our nasal passages. It can also cause undue drying of the wooden structures of our home. What’s more, our well-intentioned efforts to heat our cold, wintry space often make the proble…
- Lakeside Patios – The Water Makes Decisions For You By Bev Marshall
If you are putting in a new patio on a lakeside, you have unique considerations that other homeowners do not have when it comes to purchasing patio furniture.We built a new patio on a 700 acre lake and I had to look around for just the right outdoor furniture. It can get very windy on the lake so you don’t want furniture that will blow right into…
- To Remodel, or Not to Remodel? That is the Question By Dakota Caudilla
If your lifestyle has changed and your current home cannot accommodate you--maybe you've gotten married or you've had children--then remodeling could well provide you with the means to create a more comfortable home.Budget, budget, budgetBefore you begin anything you really need to plan a strict budget and set aside a specific amount of funds for…
- Home Inspection Basics By Edward Fenner
The Home InspectorWhen you think about it, it is a bit odd. A person hires a stranger to snoop around another stranger’s house for a couple hours and report back. It’s sounds rather like someone hiring a burglar to case a house for a robbery. The major difference is that the owner of the home is a willing participant, too, and that everything is …
- A Look at Retractable Awnings By Alison Cole
Awnings are popular for many reasons. They not only add style and elegance to both residential and commercial buildings, but can also greatly increase energy efficiency. The combination of these factors has made awnings one of the favorite after-market accessories to beautify a home or business. Awnings are generally broken down into two categori…
- Vinyl Replacement Window Terminology By John Rocco
With so many homeowners in the market for more energy efficient windows and doors for their home, I thought I would use this week's article to cover the more common terms used to describe a window's ability to insulate your home from the elements. There is an organization called The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Their purpose is to…
- Flooring Projects Not to be Taken Lightly. Alleviate Problems With the Proper Info By Bryon Best
Have you ever been confused by all the types of flooring available? What are the best products, how do I fit them into my budget? Where do I shop to get the best deals? Do I hire it done, or can I do it myself? How much product will I need for my Job? If I need to hire it done, how do I find a qualified installer?All these very important q…
- Homeowners – Here is a Step by Step Guide to Help You Hire a Quality Home Improvement Contractor By Gregg Hicks
Before talking to any contractors the first thing to do is create a budget for the project. Without a budget you will be flying blind and may end up over spending. Having a tight budget will also help you make decisions about what kind of fixtures, and materials to purchase. Most products have a wide price range and having a budget will help k…
- Removing Your Old Sliding Glass Door By John Rocco
Last week I explained how to measure your existing sliding glass door so you can order the vinyl replacement door. This week I am going to go over the steps required to remove the old sliding door before installing the new door.First, you have to remove the sliding panel and the stationary panel. The vast majority of doors out there have the slid…
- Warm Up the Night! Patio Heaters and Fire Pits By Debbie Rodgers
In some areas right now, the weather is ideal for sitting outside in the evening -- the bugs have gone and the sky is clear -- but the nights are chilly. Don't let the cool evenings send you inside -- extend your outdoor living season by heating your deck or patio.Different heaters are available for different needs and circumstances. A heater wil…
- Planning Kitchen Remodeling By Dan Noyes
Planning kitchen remodeling
If you are planning to remodel your kitchen then various aspects need to be considered before you begin. Given below is a series of steps and guides you can keep in mind to make kitchen remodeling a fun-filled, constructive event.A basic plan
A well thought-out detailed plan is a must before you begin remodeling your k…
- Bathtub Refinishing Failure, Be Informed By Charlie Foster
I have been asked many times in my 34 years as a coatings developer about bathtub refinishing, bathtub reglazing and tile refinishing. Let me start off by saying that their is no difference between bathtub refinishing and bathtub reglazing they are the same. The main question that people ask is "does it work".The answer is yes and no. Bathub refi…
- Poster, Print or Painting. Where Are You Going To Put It? By Michael Edwards
If you are redesigning or decorating a room, or house, care has to be taken where your piece of art is to be displayed. Even if you have bought a picture on impulse there are a few tips that will not only enhance the picture but its surroundings.As a good rule of thumb it is good to hang a picture so that its centre is roughly at eye level. If …
- Popular Trends in Home Technology By Brett Griffin
As a former home automation installer and a former manufactures rep, I have
observed many trends. The following items are certainly the hotest trends this year
in home technology.VoIP (pronounced Voice over IP) refers to making telephone calls using
your high-speed internet connection. This technology is gaining ground very fast,
as new u…
- Decorating Ideas to Make Your Living Room more Livable By Lisa French
Above all else, the furniture in the living-room should make it livable. It should be grouped so that it offers centers of interest, convenience and comfort. Look for upholstered seating with homespun-type fabric, or toss a pieced quilt over plain fabric or leather. An old rocker is a great addition.By the time you are ready to choose the furnitu…
- Make Your Home Secure By Robert Nelson
The following list offers some inexpensive ways to make your home secure:* Do not leave a ladder outside of your home. A thief could easily, and they do, gain entrance to a second story window.* Always ask for ID when service men come to your home. Do not let your children answer the door. Don't be afraid to call the company for verification BEFO…
- Duct Cleaning - Proper Principals and Practices By Pat Johnson
As a qualified duct cleaning contractor I have discovered that most homeowners feel that they are very uninformed when it come to the principals and practices of proper air duct cleaning hygiene.Let me begin by saying that the EPA as well as the National air duct cleaners association have stated that residential duct cleaning should take no less …
- Pool Decks – Add Ambiance to Your Above Ground Pool By Beverly Marshall
Above ground pools are beloved by many and have gained in popularity over the years. Pool decks could be one reason why this is the case. You will never again have to climb a swimming pool ladder or wonder why you don’t use your pool as much as you should. Landscaping around above ground pools and adding pool lights make a fantastic presentati…
- The Benifits of Home Ventilation By Troy Munn
The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain a healthy living environment by supplying fresh air to your home while at the same time removing stale and polluted air. Home ventilation also helps to maintain proper humidity levels of 30 to 50 percent.The air in your home is used many times over, often with fresh air entering only when we…
- The Working Pantry: A Cure for Kitchen Clutter By David Beer
In this age of the open plan, live-in kitchen where the kitchen is exposed to other rooms of the house like the family room, it is becoming more popular to disguise the ‘kitcheny’ look of the kitchen in favor of the more comforting look of the adjacent room. We are concealing refrigerators and dishwashers behind decorative cabinet panels and usin…
- Create a Luxurious Laundry Room By Rebekah Slatkin
Give your home a luxurious feel with a beautiful laundry room. Even if you hate doing the laundry, you cannot deny that there IS a certain amount of satisfaction from transforming a bunch of dirty things into fresh and fragrant clothes!
Put these items in your laundry room and feel the difference!-a few plants-adequate shelving-a rug or piece of…
- Inspecting Home Inspectors - Examining the Quality and Consistency of Home Inspections By Gil Strachan
In real estate transactions, some things never change. Sellers usually feel they’ve given their house away, buyers believe they’ve paid too much and Realtors fear neither side will ever get to the closing table. There is however, one thing that has been inconsistent in real estate transactions: the quality of the home inspection.That’s been chang…
- Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas By Ken Marlborough
Any remodeling idea for a small kitchen must address the following issues: counter space, storage, built-ins, and pantry.In order to make better use of your kitchen floor space, you need to put up the maximum amount of counters. Plan your design with deeper counters to cover as much of the area not occupied with appliances with counter space if t…
- Changing Your Utilities' Suppliers By Amber McNaught
With deregulation in both the energy and telecoms markets it has now become possible to switch service providers. When choosing an energy or telecoms company it’s important to look at the service levels they provide and not solely concentrate on just price alone.Consumer websites such as Which (http://www.which.co.uk) can give you an unbiased opi…
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