Archive for May, 2009
Do-It-Yourself Sump Pumps: An expensive pain in the neck
So you want to install a sump pump yourself? Fantastic! You’ll be saving a lot of money! At least, for the first month or two! But before you decide to take this route, consider the chore you’re about to take on. Selecting the Best Sump Pump Before you install your sump pump, you’ll need to decide if you want a cast iron sump pump or a [...]
Outdoor Living Spaces: Get ready for summer!
Summertime is right around the corner and that means plenty of food, friends, family and fun outdoors! Whether you have a large or small yard, a garden, a patio or a porch, there are many ways to prepare your home for outdoor summer activities. Get your outdoor living space ready for the summer with these helpful tips. A good way to make [...]
Easy steps, big savings.
The Baltimore Sun's Home and Garden session this week brings us a nice article, listing some easy (and fairly inexpensive) home improvements that will help you save a lot of money in utilities, cut energy use, and make the house more energy efficient. Cut energy use, make your home efficient with easy steps -- baltimoresun.com. There is, [...]
Free Tool to Create Your Own Floor Plans
Whether you are planning a new addition, building your dream home, remodeling your kitchen or simply rearranging your living room furniture, this free tool will come in handy. Floorplanner.com allows you to easily build (and share!) 2D floor plans like a pro and then visualize them in 3D. The best of all? It is free for personal users! [...]
