In this issue, bitter cold weather freezes water pipes, Larry and Bill in Orlando, the Sears Editors conference on Lawn and Garden products, a call for help for an Arborist, heating problems in Canada, snowing, correcting a golf swing, a professional contractor and a new book on making your home green.
A home inspection is a valuable took when purchasing a home. Home inspections can uncover costly defects you might not see. Be sure the home inspection services provide a written home inspection form.
A house plan must be complete for your home-building projects. House plans need all the details for the contractors. Complete house floor plans will allow workers to continue working, even if no one else is around.
Gutter ice happens when the temperature is freezing or below. Ice in gutters builds as the water hits the cold metal gutters. As additional water flows into the gutter, a gutter ice dam can form.
In this issue, a 2009 Beatles calendar with rare photos, Twitter micro-blogging, an update on ice cleats and the Boston Home Show.
A home security system can offer peace of mind. These home security systems can monitor doors, windows and breaking glass. A wireless home security system is available where wires can not be run.
In this issue, ice cleats are needed in New Hampshire, new videos on the way, super insulation (a house with no furnace), painting cabinets, a trip to Orlando, the Cincinnati Enquirer special announcement, brick weep holes and recent columns. And after 30 years, it is gone!!
Selecting the best space heater depends on several factors. Will the best space heaters be used to heat an area or only you? The best space heater could be an electric space heater, a propane space heater or radiant heaters.
A toilet gasket stops odors. The toilet bowl gasket has to be installed correctly. The toilet wax gasket is set on the toilet flange.
Can wet OSB plywood be used for roofing? Roofing materials, such as osb or plywood, can get wet during construction.
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