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tips: How to Properly Vent a Clothes Dryer - 04/24/12 04:16 PM
For savings and safety, don't neglect ducts
Your clothes dryer is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home. It's also a fairly basic appliance in how it operates, and if it's properly vented and maintained, it should give you years, even decades, of reliable service.
But "properly vented and maintained" is the catch. Because a dryer is such a simple appliance to install and operate, many people don't give it much thought. They set it in place, plug it in, vent it through that pipe coming up out of the floor -- typically with the wrong type of vent … (1 comments)
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tips: Green Home Remodel - Where do I Start and How Much? - 04/13/12 01:46 PM
Green remodeling involves "design and construction of projects that reduce the environmental impacts of remodeling, including energy, water, and materials consumption; waste generation; and harmful emissions" (ReGreen Residential Remodeling Guidelines, USGBC and ASID, 2008). One of the more important aspects of green home renovation - also called "retrofitting" - involves integrating your home's operational systems.
These preparations can help you assess operational systems prior to beginning your green home remodeling project.1. Examine Existing Conditions: Environmental hazards, such as asbestos, lead, or mold; lack of closet space; and antiquated room configurations are concerns worth examining prior to starting any green home … (0 comments)
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tips: 6 Simple Energy-Saving Home Fixes - 04/12/12 03:30 PM
Seal Sneaky Leaks Seal electrical outlets in the exterior walls of your house. Foam insulating gaskets (less than $1 each) “act as a barrier so conditioned air stays in, rather than leaking out,” says Jonathan Passe of the EPA. Just unscrew the outlet cover, install the gasket, and replace the cover.
Go With the Flow Install a high-performance showerhead. This uses 1½ gallons of water per minute (gpm) rather than 2½ gallons, the federal upper limit for new showerheads. By switching from a 2½-gpm to a 1½-gpm model ($20 and up), a family of four (each person taking … (0 comments)
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tips: How to Enhance the Curb Appeal of Your House - 04/11/12 03:16 PM
Maximize Your Home Value It's a back-to-basics economy, but that doesn't mean you should let your house be anything less than a pleasure to come home to. A welcoming exterior can put a spring in your step each time you climb the stoop. Adding the right elements can increase your daily comfort, too. Fixing up a front porch to lounge on during the hot summer months or swapping a failing roof for something new that's also maintenance-free makes your space more enjoyable—and shortens your to-do list.Quality upgrades continue to add value. Home prices may have dropped, but the return on … (1 comments)
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tips: Spring Cleaning Made Easy - 04/10/12 02:29 PM
If you need something "to-do" here is your "to-do" list! There are some great tips and advice of things that you may not even think about. Tis the season of Spring cleaning!! Around the HouseWash windows inside and out. Wipe down the sills. To clean window screens, rub them with kerosene on both sides, and then rinse them with soap and water. Make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area, preferably outside.
To revive drab drapes, take them down, remove hooks and run them through an air-fluff cycle in the dryer with a damp towel (to attract the … (1 comments)
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tips: How to Fake Clean a House - 03/26/12 08:43 AM
<!--startclickprintexclude--> Don't have time for a serious cleaning? Fake it until you make it.<!--endclickprintexclude--><!--google_ad_section_start--><!--startclickprintinclude--> When you're short on time, here's how to give your living spaces the illusion of cleanliness.
The living room
-Reserve one side of sofa cushions to be shown to guests. Before company arrives, flip over the cushions to reveal good-as-new fabric. When guests are gone, flip them back.
-Rid the sofa of pet hair by wetting the fingertips of rubber gloves and gliding your hand over the sofa. The hair will stick to the rubber.
-Stack books, catalogs, and magazines in neat piles on the floor … (1 comments)
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tips: Handy Guide: What’s fresh in paint - 03/22/12 06:11 AM
Paint, the product also known as hope in a can, continues to be one of the least expensive decorating options out there. Although easy to use, it’s not always easy to choose. Consumers and designers struggle to get just the right shade of blue or beige. And manufacturers offer more types of paints with planet-friendly formulas than ever before.
Thank goodness paint is still an affordable addiction. About 650 million gallons were sold in this country last year, according to Debbie Zimmer, spokeswoman for the Paint Quality Institute. She says, “What else can you do in a weekend … (4 comments)
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tips: Loving your closet! - 02/08/12 03:27 PM
Well Ladies,
I was browsing around this awesome site pinterest.com (Make sure you check it out) and one of the pins was organizing your closet! As you know a major focal point when looking for a home to purchase is the size and layout of the closets. And if you are anything like me then if the closet space is not large enough then it a major negative. Here are some pictures of closets to give you some idea to organize your closet to maximize the space!
An old cubbord can convert easily into a space to store shoes!
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tips: Being that it feels like Spring time...Why not prepare for it early? - 02/01/12 02:42 PM
I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout
Spring time is just around the corner! Here are some great tips on how to get your garden ready so you can enjoy the weather in it! Hope you find these tips helpful!
1. A bench or seat around a tree always provides an excellent focal point. Just make sure you leave enough room for the trunk to expand.
2. To achieve the best and most natural effect, never plant bulbs in a row. Plant them … (1 comments)
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