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When it comes to creating ambiance and warmth in a home, nothing can beat a fireplace, especially during this time of year. But are you aware that the right fireplace or stove can also help reduce your heating costs? Or that your existing fireplace’s efficiency can be boosted significantly by installing an insert, and for [...]
February 11th, 2010 | Posted in Home Improvement, diy | No Comments
So you finally got the flat panel TV of your dreams. Sleek, compact and high definition, it’s the crowning glory of your home entertainment system. So how do you best showcase this jewel? The experts advise – take it to the wall.
Wall mounting a flat screen has become one of the most popular ways to [...]
February 11th, 2010 | Posted in Home Improvement, diy | No Comments
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November 19th, 2009 | Posted in Home Improvement, diy | No Comments
A Long Kept Secret For Generating Free Electricity is Finally On The Open, And You’ll Never Have To Pay A Single Dime to the Power Company.
How would you like to create a generator which creates free electric energy? Using an easy-to-follow guide, you will be able create a Magnetic Power Generator which creates absolutely free [...]
November 16th, 2009 | Posted in diy | 1 Comment
The powder room – it’s one of the smallest rooms in the house, but also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you’re entertaining guests.
So, is your powder room “worthy” of guest traffic? Just because it’s the smallest room doesn’t mean it needs to be small in style. Rather, it is the [...]
November 15th, 2009 | Posted in Bathrooms, diy | No Comments
With winter rapidly on its way, the government is asking you to think about cost-effective and environmentally responsible ways to heat your home. In fact, it is encouraging eco- and cost-conscious families to consider efficient wood stoves or inserts by offering a 30 percent tax credit, up to $1,500, for the purchase of a 75 [...]
November 11th, 2009 | Posted in Home Improvement, Winter Maintenance, diy | No Comments
With more Americans downsizing their household budgets, larger-scale renovation projects are out and frugal remodeling is in. And when it comes to saving money, experts say home improvement projects that increase energy efficiency are among the best investments to deliver paybacks — now and in the future.
The average return on investment for midrange home improvement [...]
November 5th, 2009 | Posted in Fall Maintenance, Home Improvement, Winter Maintenance, diy | No Comments
Ice dams may not be something the average homeowner has ever heard of, but they occur all too frequently during the winter months, resulting in costly damage. Left unaddressed, water seepage from ice dams can ruin ceilings, walls, attics and roofing.
Ice dams usually form when heat from inside a home causes snow on the roof [...]
October 27th, 2009 | Posted in Fall Maintenance, Roofing, Winter Maintenance, diy | 1 Comment
With the return of colder weather, you may be hesitant to turn on the furnace again – especially if you want to put off winter’s high energy bills. And, as you start shutting the windows to keep out the cold, the quality of your home’s indoor air can make it hard to keep the family [...]
October 20th, 2009 | Posted in HVAC, Winter Maintenance, diy | No Comments
If you’re dreaming about upgrading your kitchen, you have plenty of company. As people spend more time at home, they’re feeling a pent-up desire to change things up, especially in the kitchen.
Only two in 10 consumers say they’re completely happy with their kitchens and 42 percent say they’d like to change a few things, according [...]
October 16th, 2009 | Posted in Home Improvement, Kitchen, diy | 1 Comment