Home Improvement Ideas

Having an eco-friendly home should be a top priority for homeowners everywhere. The amount of pollution we make each year just by running our HVAC systems is over the top. Then couple this with the materials used to build and remodel our residences, which derive from toxic chemicals and endangered wood. Thankfully, there is a way for property owners to better manage their carbon footprint.

Here are a few ways you can remodel your kitchen without feeling guilty (and possibly save some money in the mix).

Only Use Green Building Materials

You can find various manufacturers that offer materials that are environmentally-friendly. This includes reclaimed wood, recycled glass and quartz stone. The more materials you use that are green, the less pollution it will be to create them. You can use these products for cabinets, countertops and flooring.

Opt for Energy Star Appliances

Again, you don’t want to contribute to …

Having an eco-friendly home should be a top priority for homeowners everywhere. The amount of pollution we make each year just by running our HVAC systems is over the top. Then couple this with the materials used to build and remodel our residences, which derive from toxic chemicals and endangered wood. Thankfully, there is a way for property owners to better manage their carbon footprint.

Here are a few ways you can remodel your kitchen without feeling guilty (and possibly save some money in the mix).

Only Use Green Building Materials

You can find various manufacturers that offer materials that are environmentally-friendly. This includes reclaimed wood, recycled glass and quartz stone. The more materials you use that are green, the less pollution it will be to create them. You can use these products for cabinets, countertops and flooring.

Opt for Energy Star Appliances

Again, you don’t want to contribute to …

Let’s face it. Home repairs can be costly. That’s why it helps to find deals and bargains so you can maximize your savings and not break the bank! Use these tips to help you find easy ways to make home repairs.

Home Repair Tips

Do-It-Yourself with Home Depot or Lowe’s

House Logic suggests trying do-it-yourself repairs. This is a great way to save money because you only need to pay for the parts you will be using. You can even start a new project this weekend once you get all of your supplies. Both Lowe’s and Home Depot have tutorials that can help you with various types of projects. You may want to contact them about in-store demonstrations and the schedule of dates for these.

Ask at the register or in customer service about the different store employees that host the demonstrations and you might be able to ask them …

Run Hard Put Away Wet

It all started with a drip, a puddle under the sink, a wall that was wet to the touch. We spend a lot of time, money and effort keeping the water out of our homes, an especially tough battle in warm humid Florida. Warm wet and dark means mold, and mold is a problem that is not simply fixed with Mom’s favorite household cure, bleach. You know if you see it, its also were you don’t see it. In walls, under the cabinets, and growing under the floor.

Five steps to Successful Mold Remediation

First, learn what the moisture is and where is it coming from. By identifying the source you can locate all mold growth, not just what’s immediately visible.

Second, document the problem in writing, and with pictures and video. The documentation can help manage your liability and expenses (and help with the …

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