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PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) – It’s All About Tile Strength
Posted by: | CommentsIf PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) had it their way, we would use porcelain and ceramics for just about every application possible. Those are, after all, the products the industry group represents and promotes. And all things considered, this might actually be a pretty good idea!
Personally, I’ve just finished a total bathroom renovation in my fixer [...]
Dealing with Common Floor Tile Problems
Posted by: | CommentsDescription: Replacing floor tiles leads to problems matching grout colors, finding the right ceramic tiles, and more, but it is doable if you know all of your options.
Dealing with Common Floor Tile Problems
After I bought my first home, one of the first jobs I took on was to replace the floor tiles in the kitchen and [...]
House Paint Decisions Made a Little Easier
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the most enjoyable types of home improvement you can do to your home is paint. The whole family can get involved in the process, and a couple of coats of paint can make a dramatic change to your home. However, you can’t just buy a can of paint and a brush then get [...]
Important Tips for Buying Car Tires
Posted by: | CommentsWhen your car breaks down, you expect to spend quite a bit of money to fix the problem. You don’t usually think of spending hundreds of dollars for maintenance but that’s what happens when you are buying car tires. To help you get the most from your investment, you should follow some basic tips.
Buying Car [...]
Mold and Mildew: Big But Preventable Problems
Posted by: | CommentsNo one wants to hear the words “Mold and mildew problem” in connection with their home. Mold has become one of those red flags that will dramatically decrease the value of your home and, even worst, that can cause illness in your family.
Generally, mold and mildew (two names for basically the same thing) grow in [...]
Cleaning Up with the Best Vacuum Cleaner
Posted by: | CommentsHomes need vacuum cleaners but choosing the best vacuum cleaner for your needs can be a real challenge. Recently, I had to make this important decision after our current vacuum stopped working right in the middle of cleaning the carpet. What I discovered was that making the choice is about compromise and that there’s a [...]
Windshield Wipers – Keep Them Clean To Keep Them Effective!
Posted by: | CommentsHaving good windshield wipers is essential to safe driving and proper visibility. The benefits of perfectly functioning wiper blades is especially important in the winter months as snow and ice often seem to plot against our ever important need to see where we’re going as we drive down the road.
Naturally, pre-winter is an excellent time [...]
Interior Painting Tips for Professional Quality Results
Posted by: | CommentsPainting your home can be fun for your entire family, especially when you first move in. We let our kids pick their own colors for their rooms, and we even let them do some of the painting. No matter how much fun we had though, I had to keep in mind that a quality job [...]
The Best Car Battery Replacement Info You Should Know
Posted by: | CommentsNothing can be as frustrating as getting ready for work, going out to your garage, turning the key in the ignition, and not having your car start. That’s a stressful time because you’re wondering what’s wrong and how much you’ll have to spend for repairs and how long you’ll be without your vehicle. If you [...]
Winterize Your Car to Protect It and You
Posted by: | CommentsCars, trucks, vans, SUVS – whatever you’re driving – all need to be prepared for the winter. We’ve all put a lot of money into our vehicles so we don’t want a little cold weather to cut the life of our cars short. I learned the hard way you have to winterize your car if [...]
