2016
3 Tips for Soldering Copper Pipes
Having the ability to make simple plumbing repairs in your home can save you both time and money in the future. Since many plumbing pipes are made of copper, knowing how to solder copper pipes can be a useful skill when it comes to caring for your home's plumbing system.
Here are three simple tips to keep in mind when you need to solder a copper pipe in order to complete a plumbing repair in the future.
It's Time to Move: 3 Steps to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids
Moving is never easy. When you're a kid, it can be downright difficult. With everyone moving around and all their belongings being placed in boxes, a kid might not know how to handle all the changes. That's where you come in. Now that you're preparing for a move, it's time to make some arrangements for your kids. Here are some steps you can take to make moving a bit easier on your kids.
Tree-Care Tips For Cold Weather
The addition of trees to your home's landscape can be beneficial when it comes to taking advantage of the shade and beauty these majestic plants provide. Unfortunately, many homeowners make the mistake of thinking their trees can make it through the winter without any preparation. Taking the time to properly prepare your trees to withstand the cold winter temperatures can ensure that your trees mature properly.
Here are three tips you can use to ensure your trees are prepared to withstand cold weather in the future.
Looking At Some Of The Best Benefits Of New Carpeting In Your Home
If you are considering new carpeting for your home, you may be doing so for decorative reasons or because the existing carpeting is too old and worn out. However, you should know there are some other great benefits of having new carpeting pout down in your home. Check out some of the reasons you will be glad you have new carpeting down in your home.
Carpet Is Additional Money-Saving Insulation In The Winter
4 Tips For Preparing Your Trees For Winter
Winter is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to start getting the trees on your property ready for winter. The coldest months of the year can be very stressful on trees, so preventative action is essential if you want them to still be alive when spring arrives. Use the following tips to ensure that your trees are healthy through the winter:
Trim Back Trees
Ice storms and heavy snow can cause limbs and branches to crack or snap off, which can leave a tree vulnerable to continuing damage.
2 Fun Ways To Switch Up Your Current Kitchen Cabinets
Your kitchen is a room where you likely spend a lot of your time. Because of this, it is important that you like the way that your kitchen looks. The cabinets in your kitchen are one of the main focal points, so updating or changing them can really make a big difference in the way that your kitchen looks. If you feel that it is time to update your kitchen cabinets, or simply switch them up, there are so many great things that you can do.
Finishing Your Basement Can Radically Increase Your Living Space
Finishing your basement can radically increase your living space. However, unless you have a specific need you're addressing—such as an expanding family—it may be difficult to know the best way to remodel your basement. Think about what activities you do now that could be benefited by your having more room. From there, design a finished basement that complements your lifestyle and adds value to your home.
Spare Bedroom
A common addition for a finished basement is a spare bedroom.
Use Ductwork Zone Dampers To Correct The Poor Airflow Effect Of Bad Duct System Design
Most air conditioning systems make a space comfortable by taking in warm air, cooling it, and then dumping it back into the room. How much cool air the system dumps into the room is therefore something that determines the rate at which the desired temperature can be attained.
Ductwork zone dampers usually help building owners to control air supply by acting like duct doors. When fully opened, they let in as much air as a duct can allow.
Fill Small Cracks In Concrete Basement Walls And Apply A Sealer To Them
If there are small cracks surrounding the windows that are located in your basement's interior concrete walls, fill them with concrete patch by completing the steps below. After you have finished, apply an even coat of sealer to each wall to provide your home's basement with a layer of protection that will prevent moisture from entering your home.
Materials
plastic sheeting putty knife wire brush bucket of soapy water sponge tube of concrete patch caulk gun hand trowel concrete waterproofing sealer paint tray paint roller extension handle paintbrush Remove Loose Pieces Of Concrete And Clean The Walls
Keep Pesky Mosquitoes Out Of Your Home Using These Ideas
Like many other pests, such as cockroaches, mosquitoes tend to make their way inside even when care is taken to keep the windows and doors closed. Once indoors, mosquitoes don't waste time looking for skin to latch onto for an easy meal – and this tends to result in lots of itching and annoyance for the humans in the household. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to keep mosquitoes from infiltrating your personal space when spending time at home, especially during the hotter seasons of the year.
About Me
As a new homeowner, I was faced with the challenge of choosing the perfect carpeting for my 2-story house. It had to be durable enough to withstand the constant traffic of my three kids, two dogs and four cats. I've learned that highly dense carpet would remain more "plush" under constant use, so I looked for a high fiber count. Although I preferred the luxury of wool carpeting, the price wasn't in my budget. A more affordable option was polyester carpeting, which stands up well and is less expensive. For my finished basement, I chose looped Berber carpet. Basements are prone to dampness, and Berber hides water stains well. One final tip to share on my blog: If your furnishings are solid colored, opt for a patterned or textured carpet. Have fun furnishing your floors!