When it comes to choosing screened in porch windows for screen porch enclosures, there are many options. My parents proved that Eze Breeze windows are a smart alternative to plastic sheeting for screened porches — theirs even survived a tornado! Here are some reasons to choose vinyl glazing over glass windows — plus photos.
Money Saving Tips
There's more than one way to tackle a DIY home project: the expensive, top-of-the-line way... and the low-budget, affordable way. In each of these DIY articles, we're showing you how to do some things yourself to save money.
Installing A Gas Range Where An Electric Range Once Stood Can Be Challenging! (Trust Me… I Did It)
Converting a 220V hardwired connection into a 110V standard plug when you install a gas stove is best left to a trained professional, but you can see here how it’s done first. Here’s my gas stove installation story — including 3 setbacks that I encountered while installing a gas range in my kitchen.
DIY Garage Door Repair vs. Professional Garage Door Repair: 6 Reasons Why You Probably Won’t Be Able To DIY It
Have a broken garage door? Should you try DIY garage door repair or call a professional? Here are the 10 most common reasons your garage door isn’t working, which ones you can tackle yourself, and when it’s time to call for professional garage door repair. Find out here if you have the right tools, the time, or the knowledge to take on this repair project yourself.
How To Find Appliance Rebates & Home Energy Tax Incentives In Your Area
Finding out if a new appliance has a rebate from a government source is easier than ever. An Energy Star rating doesn’t mean it’s eligible for a rebate, but there is no sense in leaving money on the table, now is there?
Cheap Building Materials: How To Get Contractors Discounts On Building Materials For Your New Home Or Remodeling Project
Wondering how to get your hands on cheap building materials for your home remodel or new home? Construction materials are expensive, but I’ve got a few ways for you to save big bucks when remodeling or building a house on a budget. Hint: You don’t have to be a contractor to get the contractor discount!
How To Spackle And Sand Walls For A Smooth Finish: DIY Drywall Repair
Ready for some DIY drywall repair? Drywall spackle and sanding tools are important to get the job done and I’ve included my best tips to do it yourself!
Carpet vs Hardwood Floors: 5 Things You Should Consider Before Installing Carpet Or Hardwood Flooring
I’m trying to decide between carpet and hardwood floors right now. Here are some pros & cons to consider before choosing hardwood flooring or carpeting for your home.
How To Install A Natural Gas Range And How To Add A Gas Supply Line Yourself
I needed to install a gas range myself. I’ve provided a detailed step-by-step account of how I did it — so that you can install a gas range yourself too!
How Much Does It Cost To Drill A Water Well?
Want to know how much it costs to drill a water well? You’re not alone. I’m sharing all the best tips from a custom homebuilder – to help you dig own well.
Sprucing Up Your Guest Bathroom? Try These 8 Easy Guest Bathroom Decorating Ideas
I used to give my guest bath very little thought. Sound familiar? Give your guests a spa-like experience with these clever guest bathroom decorating ideas.
5 Surprising Things Homeowner’s Insurance Doesn’t Cover
Here’s a list of what homeowners insurance covers and what homeowners insurance doesn’t cover. Plus, what you can do about it to protect yourself!
7 Clever Home Remodeling Tips To Save Money
I asked family & friends for their cost-cutting home remodeling ideas. I combined those with my own tips to create this list of 7 money-saving remodeling tips.
Curb Appeal Ideas: 5 Outdoor Home Improvement Projects You Can DIY To Save Over $3,000
DIY curb appeal ideas & exterior home improvement projects. See how much it costs to stain a deck, seal a driveway, add a gravel path, paint vinyl siding, etc
5 Secrets For High-Fashion Low-Budget Decorating As Seen Inside Celebrity Homes
Dreaming of decor like you’d find inside celebrity homes? 5 savvy decorating tips to spruce up your home like a celebrity… minus the expense.
Small Bathroom Ideas: 8 Low-Cost Ways To Make Your Small Bathroom Look Bigger When You’re On A Budget
8 simple fixes to dramatically enlarge your small bathroom. These small bathroom ideas are definitely budget-friendly… some can be accomplished for free!
9 DIY Home Improvement Ideas That Don’t Cost Much Money
Increase the value of your home without spending much money. From curb appeal to minor repairs – these 9 home improvement ideas will make a huge impact.
Don’t Make The Same 2 Home Remodeling Mistakes That I Made With My Bathroom
I wish I knew then what I know now about DIY home remodeling! Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes and save some time… and money.
DIY Kitchen Remodel: How I Remodeled My Kitchen For Less Than $2,000
I completed my own kitchen remodel on a tight budget using these easy,typically unknown, tips — and so can you. A $2,000 DIY kitchen remodel made easy!
Want To Reduce Your Home’s Energy Consumption? See If Radiant Barriers Are Right For Your House
Radiant barriers are an effective way to reduce your home energy consumption. Here’s how to choose the right type of radiant barrier for your home.
Home Energy Audit vs. Home Energy Review: What You Can Expect + How To Do It Yourself!
A home energy audit can save you thousands of dollars in energy costs. Here’s the difference between a home energy audit and a home energy review.
Choosing The Best Types Of Insulation For Your Home
Wondering about the best insulation material for your home? See which residential insulating products can be added to your attic. Attic insulation 101!
How To Increase Home Energy Savings: 4 Simple Things You Can Do
One of the best ways to save money is to look into home energy savings. Here are 4 things you can do to save money month in and month out.
A French Drain System Made Easy With EZflow Pre-Engineered Drainage System
The EZflow French drain system is an innovative product consisting of 90% recycled content. It counts toward LEED credits, is easy to install, saves time & money.
Water Saving Shower Heads: How To Find The Best Water Efficient Shower Head
Swapping out your old showerheads with new EPA WaterSense labeled showerheads would conserve at least 20% of your water usage. I’ve got the scoop on what you need to know before buying.
House Auctions: How To Bid At A House Auction Sale
If you are interested in learning the house auction sale process, take a few minutes to read this post and then you’ll need to do your homework on your prospective home targets. This post also has information on an earth sheltered house that is up for auction.
How To Paint Countertops That Look Like Granite At A Fraction Of The Cost
I have found the best granite countertop paint. Your friends won’t believe it isn’t actually stone. If you’ve been looking for an awesome kitchen countertop paint to transform your hum-drum counters, you need to follow these tips. Here’s how to paint countertops with a granite paint kit to update old, ugly counters to look like granite. It’s the next best thing to granite but at a mere fraction of the cost of granite countertops.
Home Water Heater Efficiency Is Increasing With Advanced Technologies
This water heater efficiency guide is key to saving you money and reducing energy usage in our homes. Replace your old, tired energy-gobbling water heater and save yourself some money.
How To Choose The Best Energy Star Water Heater For Your Home
Choosing a water heater for your home can be a daunting task. This is a series of posts that will guide you through the process of selecting the best water heater for your home. Choosing an Energy Star water heater is a great start so dig in and come away with the best choice for you.
Painting Countertops To Look Like Granite… Really! A Cool Home DIY Project
Painting countertops might seem a little weird but if you want the look of granite without the cost of granite, take a look at this. This is a great solution to a dull and dated countertop. It’s durable and will last as long as the countertop you paint it onto. It’s a DIY money-saver, too.
Save Money and Conserve Water At Home By Installing A Dual Flush Kit In Your Toilet
A simple way to conserve water and save money at the same time is to install a dual flush kit on your old toilets in your home. They’re pretty cheap and they work as advertised. My comparisons will help you decide which brand to choose. A look into high-efficiency toilets (HETs), too.
How To Build Built-In DIY Bookshelves For Your Home Is Easier Than Ever
Building built-in DIY bookshelves at home is made easier than ever with stock materials that you can purchase at your local home improvement center. If you’re a little more adventurous and have the carpentry skills to back it up, you could build them from scratch. This easy to follow video shows you step-by-step how to DIY.
Remember Clotheslines? Simplicity and Eco-Friendly Come Together
Line drying your clothes on a clothesline may seem old fashioned but you must admit that it has lots of benefits that a dryer doesn’t offer. Don’t know what those benefits are?? Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Line Dry Your Clothes.
Homeowner Insurance: Tips For Getting Low-Cost Home Insurance
Want to spend less on your home insurance? Aside from raising your deductible, there are a number of other things you can do to lower your home insurance rates.
Everything You Need To Know About ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes (for now)
Buying a home that is ENERGY STAR labeled is a wise choice. It’s a win-win-win situation for homeowners, builders and the environment. Here is what it takes to qualify a home for the Energy Star label.
Top 10 Home Remodeling Projects: Cost vs. Value
Now’s the time to tackle that long overdue remodeling project. Why? Take a look around. The housing inventory is bloated and might take a while to recover. So make the most of it by making your family happy with a much needed renovation while at the same time making it a wise investment with this very informative Cost vs. Value report.
Why You Should Consider A Solar Powered Attic Fan
Solar powered attic vent fans can be a great way to save some money on cooling costs as well as support solar technology. Included is a great video featuring Tom Silva of This Old House that shows you how to install it yourself.
Extend The Life Of Your Hot Water Tank By Replacing The Anode Rod
Spend a little time giving your hot water tank some TLC by replacing the old, corroded anode rod yourself. It’s not as difficult as you may have thought. These simple instructions guide you through the process.
How To Insulate Your Electrical Outlets With Foam Gaskets
Where’s that cool draft coming from in your house? Could it be the electrical outlets? Eliminate that possibility by learning how to install inexpensive foam gaskets on all of your home electrical outlets. It’s a quick and easy DIY project.
Renewable Energy and Efficiency Tax Incentives & Rebates For Homeowners
All of the constantly updated regional, state and federal incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency links are right here. Look no further.
7 Quick Low-Budget Kitchen Remodeling Tips
Here are 7 quick, budget-minded remodeling tips to get the look of your dream kitchen while on a less-than-dreamy budget.
How To Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck When Renovating Your Kitchen
This segment of my interview with Paul Ryan reveals some good advice for homeowners tackling a kitchen renovation project that want to get the biggest bang for their buck.
Eco Friendly Flooring + Other Ideas For Your Renovating Kitchen From A DIY Expert
Paul Ryan, from the DIY Network, shares some of his insight on green building ideas and materials that you can use for your kitchen renovation project.
Great Reasons To Install A Whole House Surge Protector – Here’s Why I Did
Wise up and have a whole-house surge protector professionally installed to protect all of your major electrical appliances and electronics. Here’s why.
Are You About To Tackle That Interior Paint Project? Here’s A ‘How To’ To Help You Out
Painting and caulking are easier than you may think. Advice for the do-it-yourselfer looking for professional results.
The New American Home Offers New Ideas For Energy Efficient Home Building
The New American Home for 2007 is all about cutting-edge energy efficient home building ideas, techniques, materials, design and technologies. Here are a few of the highlights.
Home Office Tax Deduction Guide
Here are the instructions, rules and regulations regarding claiming a deduction for expenses related to the business use of your home. Different scenarios are cited and tests to see if you qualify. Form 8829 is available to print and publication 587 for your reading pleasure, as well. A plethora of small business tax information awaits.
How To Choose The Most Energy Efficient Water Heater
Are you looking for information on the most energy efficient water heater? I’ve compiled some of the latest information to help you make an informed decision on methods, makes and models.
Why We Chose A Natural Gas Range vs Electric
Why buy a natural gas stove versus electric? I have a few different reasons why we went with natural gas and my reasons just may surprise you. I’ve provided Iinks to some great sites to help you make your decision. Gas or Electric? Which brand to choose? You may have many questions to be answered before you decide.
Drill A Water Well To Save Yourself Some Money
If you’ve ever considered having a well drilling service drill a water well for you, or drilling your own water well on your property, then you have some research ahead of you. I’ve offered a few links to help you along in the process.
