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Deck Inspection and Maintenance Homeowners across the country have slowly migrated from the comfort of their couches to the splendor of the sunshine. What better place to enjoy the outdoors than your deck. But is your deck prepared for the summer season? Deck Maintenance is a huge concern in my world. With more than…
Setting Fence and Deck Posts While the outdoor living trend continues to grow, many homeowners are electing to do projects themselves — and opting for simple and cost effective outdoor improvements. According to a 2010 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) survey of residential landscape architects, larger scale projects such as outdoor kitchens remain popular,…
The NEW Broan EVOLUTION™ Range Hoods are Affordable, Easy to Install With the new Broan® EVOLUTION™ Series, one can get a whole lot for a small investment. With three options to choose from, the QP1, QP2 and Consumers Digest “Best Buy Award” winning QP3, Broan has introduced a range hood that includes what today’s cost-conscious…
Harvesting Rainwater Rainwater harvesting is the accumulating and storing, of rainwater. This is not a new idea and has been used for years in many areas of the country and world. Rainwater is typically harvested and stored in a cistern or storage tank and later used for drinking water, water for livestock or irrigation. Rainwater collected from the…
Using Hydraulic Cement Many times people will ask me what to do about puddles or small leaks in their basement foundation wall. Often times the leak is outside rain water that seeps of “flows” through holes drilled in the foundation wall for electrical conduit, water lines or a sewer pipe. The simplest solution is to…
Energy Efficient Upgrades to Existing Homes Guest post by Tracy Burleson, director of residential programs at the Propane Education & Research Council As more homeowners seek solutions to improve the energy efficiency of their home, it is becoming increasingly important for construction professionals to gain knowledge about what upgrades provide the best payback and energy…
THE TRADITIONAL TRESA® FROM BRIZO® OFFERS “GREEN” OPTIONS Bath Collection Combines Best of Both Worlds Brizo®, the fashion faucet brand, recently unveiled a classic from the past featuring up-to-date “green” technology. The Tresa® Bath Collection features traditional classic design inspired by the earliest of European fountains with water conservation benefits that meet today’s consumers’ needs.…
Reduce Your Utility Bills – A DIY Approach Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because you can see daylight coming through them or actually fee the draft. Others are not. Holes in insulation, attic floors, basements, and crawlspaces all contribute to huge energy loss. Here is my top 10 Do-It-Yourself list for…
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