Mold and Mildew: Big But Preventable Problems

November 12, 2007

No 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 [...]

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Cleaning Up with the Best Vacuum Cleaner

November 9, 2007

Homes 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 [...]

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Windshield Wipers – Keep Them Clean To Keep Them Effective!

November 7, 2007

Having 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 [...]

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Interior Painting Tips for Professional Quality Results

November 4, 2007

Painting 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 [...]

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The Best Car Battery Replacement Info You Should Know

November 2, 2007

Nothing 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 [...]

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Winterize Your Car to Protect It and You

October 31, 2007

Cars, 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 [...]

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Residential Roof Shingles: What to Know for Winter

October 30, 2007

Your home’s roof is definitely one of its most important elements. When your roof starts to go, then your whole house is literally at risk from water damage and other problems. These potential problems can be worsened during the winter when ice dams cause water and ice build ups. The good news is knowing a [...]

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Energy Star Ratings – Reviewing The Ratings For Huge Savings!

October 29, 2007

Have you seen the Energy Star ratings labels on appliances lately while shopping for new appliances? All different types of appliances are given an Energy Star rating these days – from refrigerators, freezers, window or central air conditioners, furnaces, and water heaters to home electronics like televisions and computers.
Of course, the Energy Star program is [...]

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What You Need to Know About Home Replacement Windows

October 28, 2007

During my family’s first winter in our new home, we discovered a nasty surprise: our windows were very drafty. That was one thing we hadn’t thought about when making our buying decision but with the costs of heating and cooling our home skyrocketing we knew we needed to do something. We decided to purchase home [...]

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Programmable Thermostat – Temperature And Budget Strike A Balance!

October 27, 2007

A programmable thermostat can save bundles when it comes to ever increasing winter heating bills.  In fact, as energy costs seem be on an endless uptrend, homeowners everywhere are being forced to attack their energy usage where it counts, resulting not only in money saved, but also an increasingly greener place to live.
Last January, my [...]

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