Monthly Archives: June 2009
There’s No Way You Can Go Green In Your Home!
Although I’ve been talking a lot about renewable energy for the past few days, there are other ways to go green in your household. Many of the approaches you can take to going green are simple and easy to implement, … Continue reading
How to Switch Your Home to Solar Power By Scott Meyer and Bruce Hatchett
Since I’m running an alternative energy theme this week I thought it would be fitting to find a solar power related video for this weeks Friday Flick. Scott Meyer and Bruce Hatchett takes you through some important considerations in this … Continue reading
Are You Thinking About Alternative Energy Sources?
As you have probably heard, unless you have been hiding under a rock, most of the energy we are using today comes from non-renewable energy sources. One of the big problems with non-renewable energy sources are that once they are … Continue reading
Do You Want To Make Your Own Electricity?
When you decide that you want to create your own electricity for your home, there are several things you need to consider. First of all, you need to consider your needs. Then you need to decide what you are trying … Continue reading
What is a DIY Windmill? How Can I Get One?
By Robert K. The DIY windmill is the modern type of windmill which is made from stronger base materials and a lot lighter top materials, to facilitate spinning at incredible speeds even when the wind is blowing softly. People use … Continue reading
Solar Power For Your Home?
Solar power is a source of renewable energy that is attractive to a lot of people. Unlike windmills and many other green energy sources solar energy is a passive source of energy, and it can be easily implemented in almost … Continue reading
Finding the Right Remodeling Contractor Can Be Tricky
By Tom Turner When it comes to hiring a remodeling contractor word-of-mouth is always the best resource. However, just going by word-of-mouth is not always a for sure way to find the best person for the job. This article will … Continue reading
How To Remodel Your Home – Where To Start?
When you decide that it’s time to remodel your home there are numerous different things you need to consider. First and foremost you have to decide on the style you want to achieve with your home. Then, considering that remodelling … Continue reading
Backyard Safety Video By Karina Fraley
Today I’d like to introduce a new feature on the blog that I like to call the “Friday Flick”. This is a feature where I’ll be showing home improvement related videos that I have either created or found elsewhere on … Continue reading
DIY Concrete Basement Crack Repair
By Aaron Kuertz Concrete Cracks in Basements Many homes that have concrete basements have foundation cracks. This is a normal situation because as the concrete cures it shrinks in volume. This shrinkage creates stresses in the concrete wall. To relieve … Continue reading
Steel Water Tanks – For Long Term Storage of Water
By Caslinn Decosta Steel water tanks are a productive option for storing water in the long run. Steel by itself is a highly durable element and therefore provides a great choice for tanks. These Steel tanks are also extremely cost-friendly, … Continue reading
Improve Before You Move
By Greg Lavender Don’t move your house – improve your current home. In the current economic turmoil it is much more sensible not to move house and wait until the economy picks back up and sell your house when the … Continue reading