DIY Tips
Do You Live in an Older Home?
If you live in a home that was built before 1976, chances are that asbestos was used in its construction. But how do you know for sure? You can purchase an asbestos testing kit for around $90-$100. This will give you a pretty good indication. However, for more accurate results, it’s best to turn to…
Read MoreHow to Extend the Life of Your Carpet
Replacing carpeting can be very costly, starting at about $.50 per square foot for anyone brave enough to install their own carpet. And that’s for the really cheap carpet. Stuff that you might find in an office setting. For good quality residential carpet the average range is about $2.00 – $4.00 per square foot. If…
Read MoreFighting Allergies
One of the greatest advances in the past 75 years may be the heating, A/C system. Without a doubt, we live in much greater comfort than any that have come before us. Most of us probably don’t think much about them until something goes wrong. That might not be such a good idea. Even with…
Read MoreAre You Prepared For Disaster? – A Quiz
Disaster’s in faraway places is bad enough…we don’t really like to think them. Perhaps it plays on our own fears of going through one ourselves. Chances are good, though, that everyone of us will suffer from a disaster at some point. There are a number of steps we can take to prepare against such an…
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency That Saves YOU Money
Energy prices continue to increase with no end in sight. Many people have had to cut back on many things, from travel to the temperature inside of their homes. There are a number of tricks that you can do to reduce your energy consumption in your home. Make sure to inspect your home every year…
Read MoreGive Your Home a New Feel
Do you wish that you could move into a brand-new home? Having a home that was built just for you is exciting. Everything is just the way you want it. There’s even that new smell to get you going. While many of us dream of such an event, it isn’t practical for most of us.…
Read MoreDoes Your House Have Polluted Air?
Many people are surprised to learn that the air inside of their home is usually 2 – 5 times more polluted than that outside their home. And it can be up to 100 times more polluted. That’s according to the EPA. How does the air we breathe become so polluted? A number of factors contribute…
Read MoreProtecting Your Home From Fire Hazards
A Nightmare Come True You are at the store when it happens. You get a call from one of your children. The voice on the other end is in hysteria – you can’t understand a word. “Slow down,” you say. “What are you trying to tell me?” There are a few deep gulps of breath,…
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Homes’ Energy Efficiency
Does your heater run nearly non-stop during the winter? Are your cooling bills skyrocketing during the summer? If you answered yes to either of these questions there are a number of steps to make your house more energy efficient. Having an energy efficient house can save you thousands upon thousands of dollars, especially with the…
Read MoreCleaning Spills off of Carpets
A Familiar Story: You just had your carpet cleaned and it looks beautiful. Wanting to keep your carpet clean as long as possible, you ban all food and drink. But while you’re gone shopping, your son invites his friends over and they decide to have a party. In the living room. On the carpet. With…
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