Weather Proofing...

Winter comes suddenly after fall, and sometimes during fall depending on where you live, this is the perfect time to decide on weather stripping for your home, and get started on battening down the hatches. Drafts are a peculiar thing because cold air is the culprit, it comes upon you suddenly and escapes before you can notice the point of entry. One suggestion for finding gaps is to hold up a match to edges or areas that...

What To Know About Replacing Your Old Windows...

In today’s “green” economy, so many people are looking at ways to save money and energy at the same time. Windows and doors are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to home energy loss. And replacing them is an easy to way to help the environment as well as put a little extra cash in your pockets Go here to see the original:  What To Know About Replacing Your Old...

Wobbly Planter...

Click to write your entry Part of projects An Idea I got From howidiy.com !! See the original post here: Wobbly...

Home Security and Burglary Prevention, Robert Sici...

stungundotcom asked: Home Security and Burglary Prevention starts with understanding basic layers of protection and prevention. While a sticker or a sign isn’t “secure”, it is a deterrent and creates doubt in the mind of the burglar. There are a number of creative measures you can take to protect your home and family. Robert Siciliano www.IDTheftSecurity.comhome...

I have some DIY home improvement construction debr...

cdeguire asked: I’ve got some destroyed cabinets, an old door, some pipes, some scrap lumber, and some scrap plywood. This is all the result of a few home improvement projects. It’s all too big to fit in my normal trash can. My trash company won’t pick up anything that isn’t in their trash can. I called a dumpster service, and they will drop off a dumpster for $80. A trash hauler will come by for...

Tour the New Portola Valley Town Center...

To see a really beautiful example of repurposing and the power of design, check out the all new Portola Valley Town Center in Portola, California. The project was listed among the AIA/COTE’s Top Ten Green Projects of 2009 http://ow.ly/qx2M . AIA-San Francisco is presenting a guided tour on Saturday, September 26, 2009 See the original post:  Tour the New Portola Valley Town...

DIY Solar Panel System Cost...

drumat5280 asked: www.solardave.com SolarDave: Please tell me about your solar panel system and how you saved some money? Adam Stevenson: The total of the system and materials was $22K. I ended up spending about another $1800 in permit fees and a structural engineer and $400 for an electrician, several hundred dollars for a guy to come help me out for the two afternoons he spent with me. Xcel (Energy) gave me $16538...

Blending Decks into Yards and Landscapes...

The past twenty-five years has witnessed a phenomenal boom in the construction of big outdoor decks. See the rest here:  Blending Decks into Yards and...

How we built our sun deck…....

Having decided where we wanted the deck to go we had to clear the area of the gravel that was there, lift the membrane and then level the ground. Paul (husband) and Lee (Neighbour) did all the carpentry. And I did the gardening andlandscaping What a great Team Part of projects Sun Deck Read the original:  How we built our sun...

Remodeling Increasing: How to Get the Best Value...

Homeowners who have either decided to stay in their homes or are considering selling may be helping to build momentum in the remodeling market. See original here:  Remodeling Increasing: How to Get the Best...