Hot Water Heater Maintenance

How much do you rely on hot water? More than you think and when it's gone you'd wish you had followed these basic maintenance steps.

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  February 28, 2006 | Comments ()

Home Sprinklers

The U.S. Fire Administration recommends home sprinklers be installed in all new home builds as well as retrofitted to existing homes. They cite the cost of installing sprinklers in a new home is approximately 1 percent of the total cost of the home. "Home sprinklers are smaller than commercial and industrial sprinklers, and they can be aesthetically coordinated with any room décor".

  February 28, 2006 | Comments (1)

Moisture Control and Ventilation

A well insulated home in the winter is a must, but you don't want to just seal yourself in your home. You also need open-ventilation which prevents mold, controls moisture, and is energy efficient.

  February 28, 2006 | Comments ()

Garage Door Maintenance

Garage door maintenance is often overlooked, especially considering how often they are used. So before those tracks start to rattle or you burnout that motor do some basic upkeep on your garage door.

  February 24, 2006 | Comments (2)

Building a Raised Plant Bed

For you greenthumbs, Gardenweb shows how to build a raised plant bed.

  February 24, 2006 | Comments (1)

Weekend Fixes

Popular Mechanics lists 14 shortcut repairs to maintain your home. Any of these could be completed this weekend, so what are you waiting for.

  February 24, 2006 | Comments ()

Homemade Cleaning Products

Home cleaning products can not only release harmful chemicals but they can also be expensive. Organized Home recommends some everyday homemade cleaning recipes that will be easier on your wood and tile as well as your wallet.

  February 24, 2006 | Comments ()

Repairing Drywall

Dyrwall, sheetrock, plaster board, whatever you call it odds are it's in your home and you've probably dinged it moving furniture or you've made holes hanging shelves or pictures. The great thing about drywall is that it can be easily repaired fairly quickly. Here are Bob Vila's suggestions for repairing drywall.

  February 21, 2006 | Comments (1)

Digital Home DIY

We don't touch on home technology very often but we think that the Digital Home DIY feature from CNET is a one-stop website. Detailed reviews on any home technology purchase as well as customer reviews and price comparisons really make CNET the 800-pound gorilla in this sector.

If you're an early adopter and seeking the latest technology then Engadget is for you. There are no price comparisons and the reviews are sparse, but this site focuses on breaking the latest tech gadget news and most products on Engadget won't appear on CNET for months. Visit the home entertainment category and prepare to drool.

  February 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Clean Kitchens

Company is arriving in 1/2 and hour and those dishes from last week are still there as is last nights take-out. Lifehacker has found a great way to clean your kitchen when you have precious little time.

  February 18, 2006 | Comments ()