Benefits of a Home Generator :: Benefits vs. Costs
. . . Fortunately, my family during those times had the benefit of a backup home generator that kept our house operating at a normal capacity for the duration of the power...
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The Tip of the Rowhome: Baltimore’s Cornices and Working with Aluminum Coil Stock
The zen master, an artist in aluminum, Tom Struble pointed me to this technique. While Stephen R Christopher called out the term "Brick Bend" for me, it was Tom who suggested that...
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...
Air Conditioner Maintenance :: Keep Your Conditioner Performing Its Best
Hopefully your conditioner is serving you well, especially in this summer's heat, it's wise not to forget about the regular air conditioner maintenance that your system requires. Read on for some tips...
Do it Yourself Driveway Maintenance :: Prevent Costly Replacement
Upkeep of your property truly does save you money in the long run. Spending that dollar on driveway maintenance now will save you the cost of driveway replacement and reconstruction for years...
Spring Checkup :: Home Improvement Projects to Consider this Spring
Spring is here and summer can't be too far away, but one thing's for sure - it's a great time to tackle some outdoor home improvement projects. Now that it's getting warm...
Home Depot, Kwikset SmartKey & Me – Installation, Keying & More on Security
Also, now I have some first hand experience and knowledge to share with clients who are interested in touchpad locks, the Smartkey system or Lock Bumping.
5 Tips For Installing Laminate Flooring in Your Home
Laminate flooring is often very high quality--low price is not an indicator of poor quality. Not only is solid Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring many times more expensive than its laminate equivalent, you...
Securing Your Home Against Forced Entry :: Designing for Security at Doors and Windows
Creating a secure home is a matter of design philosophy, construction technique and the habits of the occupants. While it is possible to design and build a home that is extremely secure,...
Winter Fence Maintenance :: Nursing Your Wood Fence Through a Cold, Hard Winter
There's a price to pay come spring when the sun reappears and sheds light on all of the deterioration your yard has experienced throughout the winter. This is especially true if you...
Lead-Based Paint in Homes :: Don’t Eat the Paint Chips
And actually it's a fate not too dissimilar to that of at least one other building product that I can think of. Yes, another naturally occurring substance that in its day was...
Installing a Solar Thermal Set-up :: Inside the Pro’s Home
While there are certainly systems that can get you off of the grid, Bill's isn't one of them. Virtually all thermal/hot water systems are supplemental only, and they work in tandem with...