Switching to LED Bulbs
LEDs are energy-efficient. In fact, they consume even less power than CFLs. However, they are not exactly cheap. Most people are aware of the energy saving benefits of LEDs, but price is the biggest deterrent for them. It is true that LEDs are expensive. There are, nonetheless, ways to make them more affordable. Here are […]
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Repair
Roof problems need to be fixed before they get worse. If you wait too long, you will have to get a new roof. How to detect roof problems You might have already noticed signs of dampness, or water leaking through the leak. By conducting some basic checks you can determine the condition of your […]
Cash-Out Or Cash-In: Which Refinance Should You Get?
Mortgage rates went up marginally during the last few months. Still, rates are low enough to consider refinancing. Rates may go up in the coming months, so if you are planning to refinance now is the time to submit your application. When you refinance, basically you have got three options. Most borrowers refinance for the […]
Remodeling Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home
Thinking about remodeling? Why don’t you incorporate ways to reduce your utility bills? Remodeling is a great opportunity to improve your home’s energy efficiency and air quality. By adding some cost effective upgrades to your home remodeling plan, you can make the most of the renovations. You can, for example, stop leaks and fight mold […]
How to Find Home Improvement Ideas Using Pinterest
Pinterest is a great website is known for its beautiful pictures that people willingly share online. But Pinterest is much more than a simple photo sharing application. In fact, it is a great tool for finding home improvement ideas. If you navigate the site properly, you can find plenty of remodel ideas and information on […]
Salvaged Material Use – What You Need to Know
Do you try to make use of salvaged building materials whenever possible? We do too! But it’s important to use them smartly if you wish to enhance the value of your home. Here’s a bit of common sense advice on effectively using salvaged material: Keep future sale in mind If you regularly follow the practice […]
Freshen up Your Home with These Organization Apps
Most of us have many little projects all over our houses awaiting attention. There are things needing fixing, cleaning and moving. Other stuff needs to be sold, put away in boxes or tossed out. We’ve listed some useful apps that have a focus on home improvements, designing, decorating and beyond: Deco (Price: Free) This app […]
Keeping Your Home Safe for Children
We think a dream home is one that is essentially a safe place for everyone – old and young. From a grownup viewpoint, almost everything in a home looks perfect. But it’s important to have another, especially if you have children. Is the home safe from a small child’s viewpoint? Your home may have many more […]
8 Mistakes That Could Reduce the Value of Your Home
So you thought you can do just about anything with your home. Well, you were wrong. Making changes to your home is fine as long as you don’t commit blunders that can put off potential buyers should you decide to sell in the next few yeras. But this is not always the case. Very often, […]
How to Keep Your Housekeeping Resolutions
January is that time of the year when we make all sorts of resolutions. Some of us want to get fit, lose that stubborn body fat and develop a positive attitude towards life. Some of us want to simplify our lives and become spiritual. And some others want to earn a lot of money. As […]
