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Home Maintenance Just Got Easier
I recently spoke with Derek Smith, CEO of HomeSpot (www.homespothq.com). HomeSpot is like an online user manual for your house. Helping homeowners maintain, protect and manage their [...]
Save 5% Everyday on Home Improvement
With a Lowe' s credit card, you can save 5% on all your home improvement materials. This is an ongoing discount and applies to homeowners with a Lowe's credit card or for contractors that have a [...]
Homeowner Survey
I am developing a new model to better help homeowners care for their home and am seeking input. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and can be found at this link. The purpose of the [...]
Before You Go Away This Holiday Season
Tips for Prepping Your House To Go Away During The Holidays The Holiday Season is upon us. Many of us will be traveling to visit family and friends. Below is a checklist of items to take care of [...]
Home Winterization Tip
Winterizing exterior hose faucets can help save money by preventing freezing and avoiding the plumbers bill to replace a damaged faucet! This video displays how to install an insulation cover for [...]
Remodeling Contractor Survey
Seeking established residential remodeling contractors to participate in a survey for a new project I am working on. The survey maybe done anonymously and takes less than 10 minutes to [...]
Fringe Screw Maker Gets a New Look
The maker of the Fringe Screw has recently launched a new website. Back in April, I highlighted the Fringe Screw with an interview I did with its inventor (link to posting here). Visit the [...]
EPA Stepping Up Enforcement of RRP Lead Paint Rule
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the EPA is stepping up its enforcement of the RRP lead paint rule. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]
A new way to pay with Google Wallet
For you Seinfeld fans, you may recall George Costanzas' infamous wallet. Yes, that wallet that was so big it had its own zip code! George's wallet is now the object of a new advertisement that is [...]
Whole house renovation
Watch the transformation of this North Carolina home as it goes through a whole house remodel. I have had the pleasure of documenting the progress of this total house renovation and turned it [...]
