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Keeping Cool In The Summer Heat
This post is a bit off topic from home improvement but I wanted to share what is helping us keep a bit cooler this summer. I have just tried some great new iced teas made from puer tea leaves. [...]
Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Summer
Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Summer Springtime is here and that means we will be spending more time outside. Start taking care of your home early to ensure you are able to have plenty of time [...]
Drywall Made In China Causing Problems
This sad story is getting sadder. More people are discovering their homes were built with Chinese-made drywall and the problems that ensue. No one has quite fully explained the problem...however, [...]
Funny Read on Protecting Your Garden
Funny Read from NY Times on Protecting Your Garden from fury poachers! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/nyregion/long-island/19Rhome.html?ref=garden
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rain Barrel Winterization
Rain Barrel Winterization As I visit homes in my area, I am seeing more and more rain water collection systems (ie rain barrels) each year. The rain barrel is a great water conservation method and [...]
Welcome to the HouseFixer.Info Blog
Welcome to the HouseFixer.Info blog! This blog is related to the website www.HouseFixer.Info which offers helpful tips and information for homeowners, Do It Yourselfers (DIYer) and home service [...]
