The typical household spends close to $2,000 per year on heating and cooling, and up to $600 of those costs are a waste; the result of energy inefficiencies. Consider these simple-to-follow, cost-saving tips for keeping your home cool.
Category Archives: Around The Home
How Do I Clean Up A Broken Compact Fluorescent Bulb?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, a poison to humans and pets. The EPA provides guidance on handling broken bulbs.
How To Clean Outdoor Furniture : Resin, Wood And Metal
This week marks the official start of Summer. If your home’s outdoor area has furniture on it, you’ll want to make sure that furniture is clean.
20 Craft Projects To Spice Up Your Home
If you have a flair for home decoration projects, Better Homes & Garden has some terrific ideas for you on its website.
How To Set Your Ceiling Fan For Summer
For homeowners with ceiling fans, the turn of season offers a simple way to lower your home’s energy bill. All it takes is the flick of a button.
All-Natural Pest And Weed Control For Your Garden
If you’ve spent time making your garden look great this spring, you’ll want to spend time helping it stay that way through the summer.
My Home Is Flooded. What Do I Do?
Flood waters can strike any city, in any state, at any time. According to FloodSmart.gov, floods are the #1 most common disaster in the United States. $709 million in flood insurance claims were paid to households, businesses, and renters in 2010 — more than one-third of which went to people outside of “high-risk areas”.
What To Fix Before You List
You want your home to “show nicely”, but without investing big dollars into upgrades or renovations. So what do you do?
How To Screen For A Good Home Contractor
In this 4-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show, you learn tips for picking a good home contractor. The advice is mostly common sense, but definitely worth heeding.
Wash Your Windows The Eco-Friendly Way
Washing windows can be a drag on the environment. Most homeowners use multiple rolls of paper towels to finish the job, and many commercial window cleaners are chemical-loaded. Fortunately, there’s a way to wash your windows, be environmentally conscious, and still get great results. Here’s how to do it.