Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category

  • Cooling Your Home Naturally

    Thursday, April 30th, 2009

    Keeping cool indoors when it is hot outdoors is a problem. The sun beating down on our homes causes indoor temperatures to rise to uncomfortable levels. Air conditioning provides some relief. But the initial costs of installing an air conditioner and the electricity costs to run it can be high. In addition, conventional air conditioners [...]

  • Composting

    Saturday, April 25th, 2009

    Composting To Save the Planet

    by Alden Smith
    When people think about composting, they think about gardeners with big compost bins and dirt under their fingernails. Although this may be true, composting can be a reward for every home owner. It is not only planet friendly, but the byproduct can benefit everything from house plants to large [...]

  • Time for Spring Cleaning!

    Sunday, April 19th, 2009

    Home Maintenance Checklist for Spring
     

    Most homeowners know regular maintenance is a must. Anytime is the perfect time for routine maintenance checks on many areas of your home. But how do you decide what needs to be done, and in what priority?
    The experts at ServiceMagic.com, a Web site that helps connect homeowners with prescreened contractors in [...]