It is with great relief and satisfaction that I hereby declare my war against crabgrass to be over at last! I have won the war! For decades, I battled those dreaded crabgrass infestations in my lawn with every tool at my disposal. But the best I could do was a holding action. Never victory. I […]
Articles about Home Improvement
Ah, Home Improvement! Not the TV show, but real-life stuff.
Here we share stories about home improvement projects, home decor, and remodeling, along with other relevant articles to help you gain the most value to your home from your DIY projects.
The Strange Language of Energy Efficient Homes
Whatever you may call it, energy-efficient features are a must in new homes. While the terminology may differ from builder to buyer, consumer to Realtor, homes that feature energy-saving building practices, solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and the like, are in high demand with home buyers and homeowners. You can see in the graphic below […]
Home Improvements That Pay Off With Increased Home Value
Most homeowners like to consider the value that home improvements add to their home before launching into big projects, additions or remodels, especially if they don’t plan to stay in the home for more than a few years or so. Luckily, we have a great resource showing the payoff of some popular home improvements. These […]
Home Fire Sprinkler Systems – What You Need to Know
If you have a home fire sprinkler system installed in your house or if you will be buying a home in the foreseeable future, you should read this article. Home fire sprinkler systems are something almost nobody thinks about but something that is becoming more and more important. I don’t know the exact dates but […]
How to Hire a Contractor
It’s not uncommon for new homeowners and home sellers to need to hire a contractor either before moving in or before putting the house on the market. But it can be difficult to find someone you can trust and who will show up and do the work when you need it. Below you will find […]
How To Repair Almost Any Type of Window Blinds
You may remember an article I did in the newsletter back in February about metal repair clips for vertical blinds. Those were to repair vertical blinds where the top of the vane has torn out and the vane will not hang anymore. Those are available at your local home improvement store. Well, since then I have […]
How to Install a Solar Energy System for No Money Out of Pocket
As promised in our last newsletter, if you’ve decided to purchase a solar system to save on your electric bills or are thinking about it, I have a great tip to share with you. First let me recap. In our last newsletter, we discussed the problems with leasing solar systems. There can be problems when […]
