Insulation is what keeps a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, yet if your home was built before 1970, it may not have enough to do the job. Did you know that over 58,000,000 homes in America don’t have insulation? This Old House has a video about why ...
read moreA do-it-yourself home improvement project can be a great source of satisfaction, but sometimes it can be a source of injury, sometimes serious. Here are some tips to keep in mind when doing a project yourself. If one of your motivations for handling things yourself is to save time and ...
read moreA bit of history always makes a house just a bit more interesting. This house in Johnson City, TN featured on Bob Vila’s blog is a great example. With three bedrooms and 1.5 bedrooms, this historic house had been in the Katzmiller family since 1801. Pictures in the blog show ...
read moreAre your windows bare and begging for some attention? Maybe your old blinds and valances have outlived their decorative life. Or perhaps you're just looking to make some changes without remodeling. Here are some beautiful photo and video ideas to inspire you with the current trends in window treatments - everything from organic ...
read moreImproving energy efficiency in your home can take many forms. Are you shopping for updated windows? Check out Bob Villa’s blog entry about new windows by Andersen for some great options. Anderson has incorporated the 5800-seriese wireless sensor from Honeywell into some of their window locks. This added level of ...
read moreWindows add character to a house’s structure and natural light to the interior, but they don't last forever and eventually need to be replaced. When their original use is over, it’s a waste to simply throw them away. What can they be used for then? Bob Villa offers some great ...
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