‘DIY’ Archives
Raleigh Fall Home, Spa & Landscape Show September 10, 11, 12, 2010
Coming to the Triangle next weekend is the Raleigh Fall Home, Spa & Landscape Show September 10, 11, 12, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Tickets are $9 and children under 16 are free. Learn more at Raleigh Home Show. ...
20% Discount on Home Improvement and Building Materials
The Surplus Warehouse is having a 20% discount off their entire store on April 15-17, 2010. Learn more at www.surplus-warehouse.com
The latest on non-toxic paints
It seems manufacturers of many building products are trying to either 'green' their current product lines or develop new ones. Paint has become greener too. A review of non-toxic (or less toxic) paints outlines the pros and cons of several currently available. See full report in NYT article. One low VOC paint that wasn't covered in the [...]
Sustainable and Green A Challenge for many cities
Being a sustainable, eco-friendly and green community is a challenge for many communities. Several cities have even hired sustainability managers, much as large corporations have done. Is this simply good public relations or are they really doing some good? Boulder Colorado is a city challenging itself to be 'greener' Read more in article [...]
What’s all the buzz with Google Buzz?
Google is entering into the social media fray by creating Google Buzz. It operates within your GMail email account or on your smart phone. It allows you to share among friends or with the world. See www.google.com/buzz or watch video below for more details.
Save $ on your next home improvement project
You can save money on your next home improvement project but checking out the coupons and special discount offers I have posted on my site. Please see www.HouseFixer.info
Discounts for your next home improvement project
Get the latest discounts, coupons and special offers to help extend your home improvement budget. Offers from Lowe's, Home Depot, Surplus Warehouse and many others. Click to learn more.
Home Depot offers FREE shipping
Spend $50 online at Home Depot and get free shipping. See HomeDepot.com
Only 6 weeks left to get $1500 Federal Tax Credit and Save Energy in Your home
Only 6 weeks remain to take advantage of the up to $1,500 in Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements I wrote about this earlier this year but feel it bears repeating. Get federal tax credits for energy efficiency improvements to the your home. Improvements such as installing a storm door, new exterior door and windows and adding [...]
Status of DIY
With the changing economy, the big box stores are changing the way they do business and cater to the Do It Yourselfer. Read more in the article on status of DIY from NY Times. Please see D.I.Y. Chains Adjust to Smaller Projects
