Home Roof inspection, don't take it for granted
Fall is settling in and winter won't be far behind in Walla Walla. It's time to take advantage of still moderate temperatures to make certain that your home is ready for the cooler weather that mother nature is preparing. As you take care of fall chores such as raking leaves and clearing the water out of your sprinkler system don't forget to check over the area that protects your family and all your belongings - your roof!
It's just easy to do, take your roof for granted. After all, how many times do you really look at it? Still, it' ...
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Posted on September 18, 2005 12:09 |
Home Improvement
According to recent surveys, over 85% of all homes with basements will experience some form of wet basement problems in their lifetime. Installing a sump pump in the basement can be a great benefit, even if it's only to keep the water from getting deep or to act as a floor drain.
What To Buy
Sump pumps are generally sold according to the horsepower rating of the pump motor. You will see ¼ horsepower, 1/3 horsepower and ½ horsepower pumps available. Although the horsepower of the pump is a good "yardstick" to use in judging which size pump to buy, a more accurate way is to look at the GPH ...
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Posted on August 28, 2005 01:08 |
Home Improvement
One of the difficulties that solar and renewable energy have faced in the past is that it requires people to learn about it. People are busy and they are also reluctant to change and learn. It is much easier to get energy from traditional sources that seem to "magically" transfer power and electricity to homes through the wires of the electricity grid. However, we are becoming increasingly aware of problems with this entrenched attitude. We seem to hear almost daily about power blackouts and brownouts, along with warnings about dwindling energy supplies.
One way to begin to educate yourself ...
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Posted on August 17, 2005 03:08 |
Home Improvement
Remedies for a Wet Basement
By: Robert Clarke
A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even real nightmare. Each year, thousands of homeowners are faced with the unpleasant side effects of seasonal rainfall. Problems they can face range from just dampness to even flooding. Chronic basement leakage is a serious problem that can destroy personal property, furnishings, appliances, and sometimes even cause permanent structural damage to a homes foundation. Excessive moisture is a huge attraction to wood-eating insects, wood rot and decay.
Despite the pervasiveness of the problem, few homeown ...
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Posted on August 07, 2005 01:08 |
Home Improvement
In bathroom terms at least, bigger doesn't have to be better - It's all just a case of making the most of the modest proportions you're presented with! And what's more, designing a bathroom that is small on space usage but big on style and functionality should be a lot more fun.
The Click Bathrooms guide to maximising a modest bathroom follows three simple principles...
1 - Make it seem bigger
A great way of tackling a bathroom with limited dimensions is by creating the illusion of space. First and foremost, aim to colour your walls in lighter shades such as whites, creams and pastels ...
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Posted on July 04, 2005 01:07 |
Home Improvement
[b]Service Your Air Conditioner for Summer Comfort[/b]
By Doug Garrett
City of Austin Green Builder Program
We all know that we can pay our auto mechanics a little now for routine service, or pay them a lot later for a major repair. The same idea holds true for your air conditioner or heat pump. If you don't service your air conditioner or heat pump regularly, you'll find yourself uncomfortable and broke.
In this article the term air conditioner will apply to a heat pump or a standard air conditioner. Both benefit equally from annual service tune-ups.
An air conditioner ...
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Posted on June 17, 2005 03:06 |
Home Improvement
