Maintenance & Tools

What Not To Renovate In 2011

There are lots of great ideas available regarding good renovation suggestions. For example,...

A Way To Battle Blizzards With A Simple Shovel

The blizzard that paralyzed New York at the end of the 2010 won’t be the last big snowstorm...

Septic Tanks: How To Maintain Them

The Commonwealth of Virginia advises homeowners to routinely have their septic tanks pumped...

How To Clean An A/C Condenser

An important part of maintaining your central air conditioning system is cleaning the air...

Free Of Mildew

My wife Carmen and I have been cleaning houses for more than 10 years. We would like to start...

Making An Insurance Claim After A Basement Flood

source: Flickr: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection Flooding can be a costly,...

What Are Dormers And When Should I Repair Them?

A dormer is a protrusion that juts out from a sloped roof, and has a mini roof of its own....

How Home Insulation Can Save You Money

Photo: Tom Raftery, Flickr.com As the days grow shorter and colder during these challenging...