‘Home Maintenance Tips’ Archives
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 [...]
How to Replace Washing Machine Water Supply Lines
I recently contributed a home improvement 'how-to' article to ehow.com on how-to replace washing machine hoses. This is a home maintenance tip that may save your house from getting flooded and [...]
What’s In Your Tool Box? Tool tips for DIYers
A recent article published in the NY Times polls construction industry professionals on some common tools every homeowner DIYer should have. See NY Times for full article. Some other tools I'd [...]
FREE Webinar “How to Be Prepared for the Pending HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) Program”
Qualified Remodeler magazine is sponsoring a FREE Webinar on “How to Be Prepared for the Pending HomeStar (Cash for Caulkers) Program”. Learn more and register here. Details from [...]
Update on Chinese Drywall — US Made Drywall also suspect
Researchers at the University of Florida tested both Chinese-made and US-made drywall and found most were emitting some level of sulfur gas. It is this gas being emitted from drywall in newer homes [...]
Was Your Home Built Prior to 1978?
If your home was built prior to 1978, there is a good chance it contains some lead paint. Before you have any work that may disturb painted surfaces, your contractor is now required to provide you [...]
Solar Panel Not Required
Solar Panel Not Required! Up to $1,500 in Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Home Improvements The Stimulus bill signed last week improves the tax credits you may receive for energy efficient home [...]
Save On Your Home Improvement Project This Holiday Season
Both major 'big box' home improvement retailers (Lowe's and Home Depot) offer discounts, but did you know you can get a 10% discount at any Lowe's Home Improvement store. Receive your discount [...]
Save On Your Hot Water Bill!
Getting Into Hot Water! I observe a lot of homes each and every year for estimates and doing actual home improvement projects. One thing I notice is how few homeowners take advantage of a small [...]
