Instant Water Heaters - What You Should Know, written 2 days ago, Whether you are thinking about remodeling or making some changes to improve energy efficiency in your home there are some things you should know about instant (or tank-less) water heaters. Whether you are interested in conserving wat...

Kitchen Remodeling Lessons: 2, written 2 days ago, ndiego2000 says: The most important lesson I learned is that the ledger board rocks! It makes installation and leveling of the base cabinets so much easier. HOWEVER, do NOT use the ledger board that Ikea provides. Use real ledger boards - at least ...

How Long Is Summer ?, written 4 days ago, The answer is simple. Cruising with Madsu on a typical BC summer day. It’s possible it gets better than this, but I doubt it A little reminder of what to expect (again) in just a few months.  And really just an excuse for me to futz with Final Cut Studio...

Install Rye Thermal Windows, written 3 weeks ago, Winter is coming up and its time to do that last minute remodeling before its too cold outside to do so. Be sure you repaint anything you'd like to be done. A good color to use is rye. Rye thermal windows would be a great last minute addition to the ...

Bridge to a New Home, written 1 month ago, Are you moving from your current fabulous home to your next? If you already own a home, chances are you are going to need to consider bridge financing to purchase your next home to make ends meet between selling your current home and buying the next.Bridge ...

Cabinet Hardware - Give Your Cabinets a Taste of Fall, written 4 days ago, By: Jennifer Akre When you are decorating your house for the change of seasons what all does that entail? Perhaps you change out the china to a pattern that is more suited to the current season's colors. Maybe you bring out ...

Exterior Door Security - Hinge Side - The 3 Dollar Solution, written 2 days ago, Most residential exterior doors swing in. Some swing out and have the hinges exposed. The bad guys will take advantage of this. Last week I was refinishing some exterior doors and needed to find some Interlocking Securi...

Build Boston Show 2008, written 2 weeks ago, Dates: November 18-20, 2008 Location: Boston MA Event: Build Boston If you are looking to learn about green building products then plan to attend the Build Boston Show in Boston MA.  While the show is not promoted as a “Green Home Show”, it has more ...

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Electrical Sprinkler Troubleshooting Cost, written 2 weeks ago, Hi Craig, I was wondering what to charge to diagnose and replace 4 rainbird peb/efb/pga solenoids? I also had to dig out a broken wire 4ft down that was repaired incorrectly by a janitor. Thanks for your lawn sprinkler diy course. I don...

Thinking of Adding a Bar at Home?, written 1 day ago, Have you ever thought about creating a small bar in your home to entertain guests? Or, what about adding barstools to a counter in your kitchen as another place to eat? Gone is the assumption of a seedy dive bar with worn upholstered stools, dark...

Mini-Aluminia Coax Pendant by LBL Lighting, written 1 day ago, The Mini-Aluminia Coax Pendant by LBL Lighting epitomizes polished sophistication.  The restrained and simplistic success behind this pendant emanates an air of refined elegance.  The Mini-Aluminia will add a splash of class to wh...

Environmental consulting , and mold/asbestos/hazMat from investigation to remediation.

Should you use salvage or vintage fixtures? Things to consider…, written 2 days ago, If you talk to most die-hard preservationists, they will tell you the best way to go (and more often than not, the only way to go) is to use true vintage fixtures you find as scrap or salvage. Vintage fixtures, su...

Electronic Thermostat, written 1 week ago, Electronic thermostats reach a more uniform temperature than conventional bi-metallic thermostats.  What’s more, their use can save up to 10% on the costs of heating. Conventional thermostats work thanks to a simple mechanical reaction between the unit a...

The continuing saga of updating a 1940's tract-home; freeing it from it's shroud of steel butterscotch siding and glittery popcorn ceilings.

Earthbound Tool Bags and Tool Belts, written 2 days ago, It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas gifts and tool bags and tool belts might just be at the top of some lists. I'm sure that NASA astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper wishes Santa would bring her crew a new tool bag but that...

How Apropo, written 2 days ago, As our congressional leaders debate the merits of using a portion of the financial bail out money to rescue the big three auto makers from the mouth of bankruptcy, It seems only appropriate that their competition from overseas is stealing their thunder. Yesterday at t...

Light at the ender of the mortar holes, written 3 days ago,

Improvement Budget, written 1 week ago, Home Improvement On A Budget By Julia Vakulenko You can make improvements to your home without busting the bank. You can even make the improvements yourself, just use an extra amount of care and go slow - two things that will serve you well when you’re doing...