// After spending a little time watching a couple of design shows, and a couple of home makeover shows, and a couple of those real estate and home buying shows, I have become convinced of one thing: Most modern Americans would buy a house with cardboard boxes as cabinets as long as the cardboard boxes [...]
Preventative Maintenance Wood Structures // The number of wooden or composite surfaced homes built in the United states is much smaller than fifty years ago, but there are still some being built. Outbuildings, like garden sheds, utility buildings, cabanas, and storage buildings are often built with wood or wood composite materials, which require a little [...]
Maintenance Checklist: Plumbing Safety first! // Anytime that tools are used, there are dangers, so use them appropriately, and follow all applicable safety practices. Plumbing safety practices go beyond those of most other maintenance topics. There is more potential for microbial activity. Take special care when servicing plumbing drain waste and sewer lines. Interior: Plumbing [...]
Home Improvement Rules Of Thumb There are several competing ideas about how the term “rule of thumb” came into being. One has it that there was a time that a man was allowed to beat his wife, as long as he used a stick no larger than his thumb. Another, that it was the distance [...]
Home Improvement Financing // Despite the economic difficulties of the time, it can still be a good time for home improvement. Many people are deciding to ride out the remainder of the financial storm where they already live, and any improvements made to their property at this opportune time, will almost certainly pay high dividends [...]
Hidden Costs Of Home Ownership // Home ownership is a wonderful thing. Home ownership has always been the main component of the American dream. Home ownership allows you to build equity in something solid and corporeal, but like owning anything else, it comes with responsibilities. Home ownership, in most cases, comes with a payment, or [...]
Energy Cost Savings Sealing And Insulating It’s always great to find that by doing one task, you have solved several problems. There are some things that you can do for your home that will help you out in several home maintenance categories. This one is simple, easy, cheap, and will save you more money than [...]
What To Check Before Calling A Pro // There are times when everyone needs a little help around the old home place, but before you call in a specialist for home repairs, there are a few common things that you might check. These things happen more often than you might expect, so don’t feel bad [...]
// Service calls can be expensive, so you will want to get the most out of each service call when you have to request help from a plumber electrician, or appliance repairman. It will help your service man if you are able to accurately describe the symptoms of the problem you are having when you [...]
Plumbing Checklist Preventive Maintenance Fresh water and safe drainage are important to your families health and well being, and the longevity of your home. The items listed below should be checked at least once per year. Plumbing checklist 1. Exposed pipes outdoors. These are the plumbing entries into your home, or extensions such as outdoor [...]