Home Problems You Need to Nip in the Bud Home Improvement Home Security by Anica Oaks - September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 4 Home Problems You Need to Nip in the Bud...... ....or You'll Pay Big They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that's just as true in home maintenance as it is in health. Some problems might hold while you consider what to do about them, but
Top Tips to Streamline Your Kitchen Remodeling Home Improvement by Anica Oaks - August 13, 2014August 19, 2014 Top Tips to Streamline Your Kitchen Remodeling If you’ve been dreaming of remodeling your kitchen, then you may have concerns about the logistics. Your kitchen will be largely unusable if cabinets are missing, tiles are in process of being grouted and the plumbing is disconnected. You want to make the remodel
Why Natural Gas Appliances Are Better for Home Heating and Cooking Home Improvement by Anica Oaks - August 7, 2014August 8, 2014 Natural Gas Appliances - Why Are They Better for Home Heating and Cooking Image Source: Flickr Some homeowners think that since natural gas has been around long before there was even a single electric light bulb in any home that today it has been supplanted by electricity. On the contrary, natural gas is
A Quick Guide on New Water Heater Installation Home Improvement Plumbing by Anica Oaks - July 9, 2014July 9, 2014 New Water Heater Installation - How To Install Overall, water heater installation steps are simple: connect the pipes with flex hoses as needed, allow cold water into the system, properly set a pilot light if using gas for power, check for leaks or loose fittings, test the system and run water
Upholstery Recovery: Tips for Saving Your Water-Damaged Furniture Home Furniture by Anica Oaks - June 23, 2014June 23, 2014 If your favorite sofa or your grandmother’s armchair has been damaged in a flood, don’t consider it ruined beyond repair until you've explored all avenues. Depending on how bad the damage is, furniture can often be saved with a little bit of help from DIY remedies or turning to the professionals. DIY The first step
Household Recovery After A Severe Storm Home Improvement Home Security by Anica Oaks - June 3, 2014June 3, 2014 The way to go about a Household Recovery Project after being hit by a tornado Rain and high winds can leave many structures damaged, including brick or concrete. High wind speeds normally do the most damage, although rains can cause flash floods and undermine the foundation of a house. Large snows can
Four Alternative Home Heating Options Home Improvement by Anica Oaks - April 17, 2014April 17, 2014 What are the 4 Alternative Home Heating Options Many energy costs are on the rise and homeowners are looking for ways that they can save money without making their home any less comfortable. During the cold winter months, this means finding alternatives to building-wide climate control systems, and here is a closer
Breathe Easy: 5 Ways to Remove Mold and Dust From the Air in Your House Home Improvement by Anica Oaks - April 10, 2014April 10, 2014 Studies have shown that the air quality in the average home is significantly worse than what's outside. This can be especially bad during the summer and winter months as heating and cooling units send allergens airborne. If the allergens inside your home are bad, you know all too well how
Identifying Roof Damage and Its Byproducts Home Improvement by Anica Oaks - March 28, 2014March 28, 2014 Identifying areas where your roof may be damaged is very important. Leaks in roofs can cause significant water damage to the interior of your home, including to the attic, walls, ceilings and floors. When damage from moisture is left untreated, it can allow mold to form when conditions are ideal. Image
Four Systems of Organization for Your New Home Home Decoration by Anica Oaks - March 18, 2014March 22, 2014 Disorganization is a common problem, and it can lead to problems. You may be late for events because you cannot find the items you need, or your kids may struggle in school because they don’t know how to get their work organized for studying. There are actually important benefits to