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Home Efficiency

Did your parents ever say, hey "close the door do you think I'm paying to heat the neighborhood?" Well if you have air leaks in your home that's exactly what you're doing, I have some tips to help you save money.

1. Check doors to make sure they seal nice and tight, to do this, close a dollar bill in the door, if you can pull it out easily you need to update your weather stripping.

2. Another option, if you can see through your door, hang a piece of black poster board on one side and hold a flashlight against the door jamb, if you can see the light, fix it up!

3. Next, walk around the house armed with a caulk gun and some exterior caulk. Look for gaps anywhere one building material meets another. Look at everything from your foundation to window casings to water spigots to your dryer vent. Seal up any leaks.

4. Check all interior light switches and electrical outlets on outside walls. Each one should be insulated; you can buy insulation or make your own out of Styrofoam trays from the meat department.

Cleaning Fans
If your electric fans get a lot of use during the warm weather, you know that they can get dusty and dirty...

Combating Odors
No matter how clean your house is, everyone ends up with odors from time to time...

Drain Deodorizers
Drains all over your house can develop some bad odors...

Easy Clean-ups
There are some messes that you just don't want to deal with...

Eliminate Smoke Odors
If your popcorn burned in the microwave or the fireplace smoke backed up into the house, you know that smoke odor can permeate everything it touches...

Furnace Maintenance
Can you imagine your forced air furnace kicking out on the coldest day of the year...

Furniture Layout
Whether you're buying new furniture or just changing the room around, testing the layout can save you a lot of time and aggravation...

Grab Bag
Get ready - I have a grab bag of cool tips that can help you all over your house with all sorts of tasks...

	Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way can make the job easier and quicker. Read More

	Information about How to Install Adjustable Shelving Many people find that after a few years in their home they have run short of storage space. This can cause quite a problem in terms of messiness and general clutter. There are some very effective solutions out there, not the least of which is adjustable shelving. Basically, adjustable shelving is shelving that sits on metal rails that are attached to the wall. It is easy to learn how to install adjustable shelving, and it is even easier to find things to occupy your adjustable shelves once they are installed. Read More

	Handling Dry Rot Repair Dry rot repair is no fun for anyone, especially when it's affecting your home as well as your life. But when you find that you have a problem, you do need to tackle it quickly in order to prevent permanent damage to your home. If you feel that you need dry rot repair, here are some things that you will want to keep in mind as you are looking over your home. Read More

How to Pick Grout Color
Tips to help you learn how to pick grout color for your new tile.
Choosing new tile is an exciting and fun way to enhance almost any area of your home. Floors, bathrooms, countertops and kitchen backsplashes are all areas where tile looks and works great.

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Ready For Clean! - How to Start Pressure Washing
Some cleaning jobs take a lot of force – water force. Pressure washing uses a pressure washer that sprays water with high powered force so you can clean even the toughest grime, grease or mold. Learning how to start pressure washing the right way can make the job easier and quicker.

Read More