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Programmable Thermostats Learn how to install a programmable thermostat in 7 easy steps: Reduce your home’s heating and cooling costs by about 15 percent by installing a programmable thermostat. This is an easy do-it-yourself project, their cost ranges from $ 30 to $100. Programmable thermostats automatically raise and lower the heat to an when you’re…
Photo: Larson Full View Door Storm doors The front entryway of most homes is usually the most ornate and formal. Many people avoid putting storm doors on their front doors for fear that the storm door will negatively affect the homes appearance. Choosing a storm door style is easy top do. I recently installed a…
Tips to keep your home well maintained As a carpenter I am often called to peoples homes to repair, replace or troubleshoot house problems. Most if not all issues that I deal with are a result of not taking the time to perform periodic maintenance. These people need my home maintenance checklist. The fall season, is…
Back in April 2009 I posted on Clothes Dryer Duct And Vent Safety. Today I received a question on that post. Here is the question: Anonymous said… Thank you for the information. I have a venting dilemma. In order to vent outside from the basement of my colonial with several additions, I either have to…
Construction Contract Thinking about hiring a contractor to work on your home? Always ask for a detailed written construction contract, even for small projects. It will protect you and help ensure that you and the contractor understand the scope of the job and the price. Massachusetts State law requires that home improvement construction contracts over…
How To Convert A Closet Into A Bookcase Some of you may recall my post on “A Bookcase cover Up.” Today was the day to install the closet bookcase. If you remember the closet we are putting the bookcase in was not really a closet anymore. A past bathroom renovation and expansion had taken all…
Workshop Lighting Whether your looking to improve the lighting in your garage workshop or just want better lighting in your existing garage, removing the bare-bulb porcelain fixtures and replacing each with an 4ft or 8ft fluorescent fixture per vehicle space will greatly improve the lighting in your garage and use LESS electricity than conventional incandescent…
Working With A Contractor Establishing and maintaining good working relationships is important to all of us in life and also in the remodeling process. Many of us consider ourselves calm, reasonable and understanding people but remodeling our homes can stress out even the most Zen like of us. You know what I mean, that old…
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