Addressing water/humidity problems should be a top homeowner priority. That's because moisture supports the growth of mold and mildew. This can make family members sick and cause extensive damage to your house if ignored (read: Protecting Indoor Air Quality at Home). So the purpose of a …
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Want a House with No Electric Bill?
It seems like we're adding a new gadget to our homes every few months (these wires represent half of those around my desk), and most of them will contribute to a higher electric bill. You might never think about that when you buy an Amazon Echo or a garage door opener. And you probably don't realize …
How to Clean a Dryer Vent
It's winter, we've had the house in Arizona for two years now so it was time to clean the dryer vent. What should have been an easy project has turned into a mess and I'm not happy about it. All I had planned to write about in this blog post was how to clean a dryer vent. Instead I feel like I'm …
Buying Appliances: When & Where
We spend a lot of time in our kitchens. That means we're constantly looking at our appliances, big and small. So when do we buy new appliances? And how many homeowners know where to get the best deal when buying appliances? One of your appliances fails and repair costs are so high that it makes …
Surprising Ways LEDs are Changing Lighting
As LEDs change the lighting landscape, the role of lighting in our home is expanding. In addition to lighting up our homes by flipping a light switch, LED technology is enabling lights to alter our moods and protect our houses. LEDs (light-emitting diodes) have entered the residential market …
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Color Wash Paint Perfect for Old Houses
Newburyport, Massachusetts is an old town so there are hundreds of really old houses. Homeowners love their homes and accept the challenges that come with maintaining them. Many of the walls are original horse hair plaster, and they're difficult to finish during the prep phase of any painting …
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