‘home repair’ Archives
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 [...]
Find Local Home Services Businesses Online
In search of a handyman or plumber for your home project? Thumbtack.com allows you to simply search for local providers online. If you are a contractor or other service provider. You may set-up [...]
Building A Better Mousetrap – Interview with Skan Technologies CEO
I recently tried out a brand new product from Skan Technologies. The product, WurkPads (pictured above), is a new style of knee pads that secure comfortably to your pants without the typical [...]
Replace Your Washing Machines Water Supply Lines Before You Go On Summer Vacation
Replace Your Washing Machines Water Supply Lines Here is a home maintenance tip that may save your house from getting flooded and all the damage that can cause. Every few years, replace the [...]
Update on faulty drywall from CPSC
Many have heard about bad drywall (both Chinese and US made) installed in newer homes primarily in Southern US states. Here is an update and guidance from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chinese made drywall blamed for major home problems
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into issues arising from Chinese manufactured drywall. The drywall is being blamed for damage to components made from copper found in wiring and [...]
Durham Saves Water Offers $100 Rebate Incentive
The City of Durham North Carolina is offering residents $100 rebate incentive if they replace toilets with efficient ones. Info below from the city website www.durhamnc.gov Durham's Toilet Rebate [...]
