Posts Tagged ‘Home Improvement’
Home Improvements that Pay Off
In times of economic uncertainty it is only natural that we try to save money. We cancel expensive vacation trips, cut on leisure, postpone the purchase of that brand new car, and put off major expenditures such as home remodeling and repairs. The idea is to stretch our hard earned dollars and save everything we can, in case we come to face even [...]
Top 5 Remodeling Mistakes
Remodeling projects can get homeowners at the same time excited and worried. Whether it is fixing a leaky roof, building a new deck, updating the kitchen or transforming the basement into a home-theater, home improvement projects can be either a nice experience or a disaster. The wrong contractor, a bad weather spell, an unclear contract clause [...]
Rainy summer likely to stir mold problems in the Northeast
Health care providers in New Hampshire are bracing for a rough fall season, as the rainy weather creates ideal conditions for widespread mold growth and as a result, people with respiratory problems may suffer complications this fall. In an article published in Fosters.com Dr. Donald Woodmansee, section chief for allergy and immunology at [...]
Over Half of Homeowners Plan Remodel Projects This Year
According to a recent poll conducted by Consumer Reports , over the next 12 months, 54 percent of homeowners are planning a remodeling project. Although 65% report planning to to do at least some of the work themselves, there is still good news for the remodeling industry as a whole, especially during tough economic times. The economic [...]
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, [...]
