The federal tax credit program for purchasing new insulation materials seems like a win-win proposition to me. For starters, installing insulation that meets the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Standards for 2009 means you can enjoy savings on your heating and air conditioning bills. Second, installing new insulation can increase your home value and, third, [...]
Do the grout lines on your kitchen floor resemble a map of interstate highways? Grout is easy to stain, a little more difficult to clean, and it can crack from impact and long-term wear. Ceramic tiles tend to stay cleaner than grout, so eventually you just have to get down and dirty to even the [...]
Is it absolutely necessary to have your heating ducts cleaned every year? Experts seem divided on the issue. Home improvement expert Bob Villa says it’s not necessarily so. He claims a great many people have them cleaned when there are no obstructions or growth in them. Villa says the time to have someone in to [...]
Looking to get computer-assisted help in designing your home improvement plan? Not everyone can afford an off-the-shelf software solution that runs into the hundreds. And some of the inexpensive remodeling sketch programs you find in the cheap bins at the office supply store have adequate functions to satisfy your needs. To that end, here’s a [...]
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the selection of tools at your hardware or home improvement store. As a general rule, I rely on the old adage that you get what you pay for. That means, on a limited budget, I pay what I can for what I consider specialty tools and spend the most [...]
Let’s face it: money is tight today. If you’re looking to get the most bang for your home improvement dollar, think about making improvements that make your home more livable today and valuable if you plan to put it on the market when times improve.
If you have the budget or access to a reasonable loan, [...]
You’d be amazed how many people ruin their kitchen or bathroom faucets and shower heads attempting to remove the aerator and clear mineral build-up. While clearing a faucet is a simple job, you still need basic skills in how to protect your hardware from tool damage. It’s part of your Basic Home Repair 101 course, [...]
As the winter months advance, we’re all making resolutions for the New Year. Not all of them are about personal habits that need changing. Home repair buffs and gardeners all look toward the new slate of months as an opportunity to begin and complete projects we’ve only daydreamed of undertaking.
You might begin drawing plans for [...]
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