Tag: home improvement
This Old Jerry-Rigged House
I suspect that even brand new homes have their quirks. I’ve learned all the tips, tricks and maneuvers that make this old house — and sometimes my blood pressure — tick.
Ohio septic system regulations overhauled
Nearly 31 percent of all septic systems in Ohio are failing. Ohio's overhaul of its septic system regs may prompt more homeowner headaches, but result in cleaner environment.
Trees help sell homes — and rent apartments
NEW YORK — A few years ago, U.S. Forest Service researchers in Portland, Ore. showed homes with street trees sold for $7,130 more, on...
Your lawn can have a professional look with well-defined edges
NEW YORK -- Edging a lawn is a springtime rite of passage for many homeowners. When winter has come and gone, many lawns are...
Hitting the wall
If more home renovation products were catered I think things would go much more smoothly. Why is it that in the pursuit of better...
Vinyl siding still a consumer favorite
Vinyl siding is trusted by homeowners looking to add aesthetic appeal to their home's exterior. Though vinyl siding may seem to be a cut-and-dry type of product, the vast array of vinyl siding colors and styles has created certain trends among consumers.
New tool makes saving electricity easier
Trying to save electricity? A new tool that helps homeowners save electricity is now on the market.
Easy ways to update your bathroom
There's some easy and cost-effective ways to remodel your bathroom. Here's some tips.
Be alert and listen to your house
Have you listened lately to your house, especially if it is an old house? Over the years you've learned to identify its creaks and cracks, its rattles and bangs, without becoming alarmed. You also know its smells, not just from the kitchen, and if a skunk is passing through.
