10 Ways to Jazz Up Your Outdoor Living Space
1. The easiest way to jazz up your outdoor deck or patio is by using splashes of color. Sometimes it only means investing in a few accent pieces that make a bold statement and your outdoor living space perks right up. You don't always have to buy new – with a little...
10 Recommended Value – Adding Home Improvements
Results from a survey carried out by 100 estate agents across the UK reveal the 10 most common value adding home improvements. 1) Loft Conversion - £22,000 2) New Extension - £19,000 3) New Kitchen - £10,000 4) New Conservatory - £9,000 5) New Windows - £6,000 6)...
10 Easy Steps To An Organized Home Office
Without the structure of an office outside of our homes, it is easy to scatter anything work related all over the house. We still need to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner. After all, the less time we spend working, the more time we have with our...
6 Tips to Stop Mold Growing in Your Home
It is normal to find mold spores in a homes indoor air and surfaces such as clothes, walls, and furniture. Most of the time mold spores found indoors are from outside sources. Regular housekeeping cleaning helps keep mold levels low. Cleaning small areas of visible...
5 Tips To Create Style And Elegance In Your Home
Creating the perfect home requires a lot of time and energy. There are so many things you need to take into account, especially if you are new at it. There are some very basic things to get you started. 1) The first thing to look at is the personalities that are in...
Preventing Water Damage in Your Basement
The wet basement can develop into a complete disaster especially since many maintenance systems are installed in it. For example: electrical wires, water and sewage pipes, garbage disposal etc. Read these following guide lines to learn how to prevent water damage...
Options In Basement Waterproofing
Now is the time to take care of basement waterproofing once and for all. Depending on where you live, you may be prone to having a wet basement. And even if you are just moving into your home, it is very important to take the necessary steps to find and use basement...
Moisture Will Ruin Your Basement – Unless It’s Waterproof
Your basement is surrounded by water. The soil around your basement retains moisture. It’s not usually a problem until the ground becomes saturated, like during spring runoff or heavy rains. Then, there is so much water in the soil, it cannot drain properly and starts...
Make The Most Of Your Basement
The basement of many homes is neglected, left undecorated and kept unlivable. If you are one of these people that has held off working on your basement, I suggest you think again. Consider the incredible potential that lies just below the main floor of your home....
Keep Your Basement Dry and Enjoy the Extra Living Space
All you have to do is finish your basement to enjoy the extra living space it offers. But, moisture attacks your basement from all around and, if you don’t keep it dry, dampness can ruin your finished basement. It’s not difficult to add a huge amount of living space...
Invest in Your Home by Starting In the Basement
For those lucky homeowners who have basements, making sure you do everything you can to keep that basement clean and dry is vital for the ongoing stability of your home's foundation and overall safety of your home's environment. A number of nasty diseases can spawn...
How to Insulate a Basement With Safety in Mind
Learning how to insulate a basement properly not only saves money on energy bills, but also provides a welcome degree of comfort in that area of your home. But learning how to insulate a basement safely leaves some of us in the dark. Here are some tips on how to do...
Basement Waterproofing – Get Ready For Rain
The noises - a trickle, a drip-drop, or heavy rush or splash. Ahh, the sun is gone, rainy days are here! Roofs, gutters, and downspouts function in harmony to keep us safe and dry during a downpour. Rainwater rolls down our roofs; much like it does down the mountains....
Basement Mold – The Most Common Place In The Home
Basement mold is the most common mold that you will encounter in your home. This is because the basement is underground and is usually not developed as the rest of the house, and so is the perfect breeding ground for basement mold. It is often a storage area where...
Basement Moisture Sealing: Top Four Steps to Sealing Basements
Basements can let in water, especially during heavy rains. Sealing basements from excess moisture is a great way to add an extra layer of protection against the elements. Problems resulting from water leaks and moisture damage can result in thousands of dollars worth...
Basement Ideas
Being banished to the basement doesn’t always have to be punishment! Nowadays, owners of homes with a basement consider the space to be prime square footage. Everything from hobby rooms, play rooms, media centers, music rooms, poker parlors, exercise areas, office...
Basement Dehumidifier Basics
When constructed properly and with the appropriate air conditioning and ventilation, a basement should be dry. But many basements are particularly prone to dampness because of their poor design and ventilation. Dampness like this is a perfect breeding ground for mold...
Basement Bedroom Ideas to Fit Any Budget
Those with expanding families or who are looking to increase the overall value of their home often begin looking into a variety of basement bedroom ideas. The basement can be an excellent space for expansion and is generally less expensive to remodel than adding on to...
About Creating Mosaic Countertops
Creating a real tile mosaic on almost any surface top is easy. The first step would be to look in a tile shop and see what is available. Then decide on a pattern you want. There are many books, magazines and TV shows that give step by step instructions as well as...
A Tutorial To Pumps
Pumps are amazing mechanical devices and an important invention. They are used to move gas or liquid from one pressure are to another pressure area. They are used in a variety of ways from providing water to providing heat to providing energy. Pumps have been around...
A Thermostat That Speaks To A Consumer’s Needs
If you have a question about how to make your home more comfortable, you may want to ask your thermostat. An innovative, programmable "talking" thermostat has been designed to make it easier for you to control your home comfort systems. The EZ Talk feature of the...
