The Home Know-It-All posted a great fall cleaning checklist. I guess now that it's all spelled out for me, I can no longer make excuses to get moving! In the House • Clean carpets, doormats, and rugs. Replace sisal or other summer rugs with winter ones. • Clean and...
In the spirit of “waste not, want not”, autumn leaves, cast off from summer weary trees readying themselves for winter, can become a rich source of nutrients for next spring’s growing season. The compost you create today will literally help your garden bear fruit in the months to come. Just follow these five simple steps.
Save Attic Energy Loss Even with the attic access door closed, you may be wasting money heating and cooling a storage space. The Attic Tent insulator plugs that energy leak, reducing heat loss up to 71 percent and cutting your energy bill up to 20 percent – paying for...
Selective fall pruning can improve the health and appearance of trees and shrubs come spring, but it’s critical to know what to cut and when.
Proper maintenance is a key ingredient for a long and healthy life for your deck. Now is the time to prepare your deck to protect it from the ravages of winter.
Closets and storage areas with piles of stacked-up belongings can be quickly transformed into neat, clean storage spaces using easy-to-install closet organizer systems.
As most of us prepare to hibernate for the winter, so, too, should we prepare to put away our outdoor summer gear for the the cold days ahead. From furniture, to gardening tools to machinery, how we prep and store our seasonal items can make the difference between...
Routine gutter repair and inspection is vital to the performance of your home’s water management system. Inspect for blockage, holes, cracks and sags.
An unsealed basement can be a major contributor to home heat loss. This overview takes a look at a typical basement and targets the main sources of potential heat loss.
If you are looking for a way to reduce your fossil fuel use while saving money, an air-source heat pump (ASHP) might be a valid option. While this technology has long been popular in warmer southern climates, the colder winter temperatures in the north make it more...
