admin | December 31, 2009
One of the most common problems encountered in the home and still one of the most misleading…”Change the tap washer” we are told… Here is a secret ! 99% of the time a dripping tap has nothing to do with the washer which, because is it rubber, is as good as the day it was [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
Just like your car, a house, regardless if you have aluminum, vinyl or another type of siding, should be washed from time to time. I usually do mine in the early spring once our rainy season is over, (living in Vancouver Canada, can lead to long rainy stretches with our mild weather) and often in [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
Are you ready for a new bathroom floor? Perhaps your taste is willing to accept a new pattern or design to match recently painted or papered walls, but your wallet may be telling you to wait until the economy takes a turn for the better. If you have been successful in managing a few fixer-upper [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
A wet basement can quickly develop into a complete disaster. Many maintenance systems are installed in the basement. These systems generate moisture leading to potential water related problems. A periodic inspection will provide accurate indications for a water problem somewhere else in your home and can help preventing a much bigger damage.
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: Michael J. McGroarty Do you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem, and sometimes difficult to solve. Over the years I’ve talked with dozens of people trying to battle this problem, and on several occasions I have been hired to solve the [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: Mark Mathis Home Buyer and House Plan Terms and Definitions – When you start shopping for a new home, you may encounter some words and terms with which you are unfamiliar. The following glossary will help you to be a better informed shopper.
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: Carol Agee A fireplace mantel can help you update the look of your room to match your style. Ordering a fireplace mantel online is an excellent way to get a quality mantel at a competitive price in the style that best suits your room. When planning for a fireplace mantel it is important that [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: Robert Clarke Basement remodeling can add lots of extra living space to your home but beware; basement water leakage could put a real damper on your hopes if not properly corrected. There are two conditions you must address for a dry basement, actual water leakage and condensation. Water leakage is a pretty obvious concern [...]
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: Robert Clarke According to recent surveys, over 85% of all homes with basements will experience some form of wet basement problems in their lifetime. Installing a sump pump in the basement can be a great benefit, even if it’s only to keep the water from getting deep or to act as a floor drain.
admin | December 20, 2009
Author: Diana Valo Did you know that the indoor air is at least six times more contaminated than the outdoor air? Unfortunately, you cannot clean the outdoor air but what you can do is to improve the quality of the indoor air. The only device that could help you do this is an air purifier. [...]
