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Choosing An Indoor Hot Tub

28th September 2009
For a real experience in opulence, consider installing a hot tub in your home! If you have the space for it and are considering remodeling anyway, a hot tub can be ideal for you in many ways, and in terms of sheer comfort, nothing quite beats getting to ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Understanding The Different Purposes Of Insulation

12th June 2009
Insulation keeps our homes warm when we want them to stay warm and cool when we need them to remain cool. We often don't appreciate insulation until we don't have it or the insulation we do have isn't working well. The typical home uses the fiberglass ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell

The Three Most Important Types of Attic Insulation

05th May 2009
Just about all people do not understand this, but insulating your attic is a really good way to dramatically cut the heating costs of your home. Environmental friendliness is a genuinely hot and argued topic these days, both amongst the masses and in the ... Read >
Author: mikestevens1

Top Tips for a Successful Basement Remodeling Project

21st April 2009
Typically a utility area, the basement is often overlooked. But with a good amount of creativity, it can be the ultimate solution for your space issues. So whether you are in Manhattan, Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island; a basement remodeli... Read >
Author: Eugene Makeev

How Important is it to Insulate your home's attic?

10th April 2009
Nearly all folks do not realize the fact that attic insulation represents an very effective manner in which you may dramatically shrink the energy bills of your house. Preserving energy represents a highly fashionable and debated subject matter these days... Read >
Author: Paulapal

Green Tips To Keep In Mind whenRenovating Your Home Or Property

04th April 2009
Energy Efficiency In Renovation The process of renovating a home or business can be a intimidating one. You contemplate to yourself, "Well, the home should be remodeled." However you cannot seem to exactly decide what needs to be done. Other than the ... Read >
Author: Tatw

Save Big With Crawl Space Insulation

27th March 2009
Save Big With Crawl Space Insulation Did you know that a average crawl space can generate anywhere between ten (10) and twelve (12) gallons of water every day? As we’ve discussed here many times, we know that because of the Mold Mildew Stack Effect tha... Read >
Author: Tatw

Handcrafted Custom Wine Cellar Doors

13th October 2008
A wine cellar depends upon temperature and humidity control. Good insulation, a vapor barrier and climate control system are all key components, but a large part of climate control comes in choosing the correct wine cellar door. The wrong decision can for... Read >
Author: vigilant1

Energy Costs? - What Energy Costs?

21st July 2008
An energy smart rating on a property is suddenly a big attraction. Recently the energy efficiency of a home has become a more important factor to prospective home buyers. Certainly if you can show an energy efficiency report with a five star rating it... Read >
Author: M Shane

Why I Would Rather Use Armaflex Insulation

27th June 2008
Armacell is a leading company in engineered foams. The company provides specialty rubber and foam solutions for various industries. The company has developed Armaflex which is considered as renowned trademark in flexible foam insulation. The company is al... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu

The Naked Truth About The Best Way To Get Hot: Steam Bath or Sauna

24th April 2008
The terms 'steam bath' and 'sauna' are sometimes confused with one another. Some people think these terms refer to the same thing. However, even though they both are hot baths, there is an essential difference. Saunas use dry heat, and a steam bat... Read >
Author: Mike H

Green Glue Soundproofing on outside walls and sheathing

02nd April 2008
If you’re residing or re-constructing the outside walls of your house, it would be a great idea to double up on the plywood sheathing and add a layer of the Green Glue damping compound between the layers of sheathing. The Green Glue would damp the sh... Read >
Author: Dr.BobO

How to Build Your Own Sauna – Part One: Planning Phase

25th March 2008
Installing a sauna can be less complicated than you may imagine. Pre-built saunas that require minimal assembly are available and can be installed in less than half an hour. Kits that require assembly are also available if you have some woodworking ... Read >
Author: Mike H

Kick Your Car into the Street

24th January 2008
Are you jealous of your car? Does it have a bigger room than you do? Kick it into the street and give your family something they can really use. Garage conversions are the easiest and cheapest way to add living space to your home and instantly impro... Read >
Author: Rob Muller

Using Green Glue on outer walls

19th January 2008
If you’re re-siding or re-constructing the outside walls of your house, it would be a great idea to double up on the plywood sheathing and add a layer of the Green Glue damping compound between the layers of sheathing. The Green Glue would damp the s... Read >
Author: DrBobOrther

Energy Efficiency for Climate Controlled Self Storage Steel Buildings

06th November 2007
For some time the self storage industry has been moving toward climate controlled self storage in their steel and metal buildings. Climate control costs about $1 to $1.50 more to install per square foot, as opposed to a regular self storage building, but ... Read >
Author: Xeal

RV Tire Protection

26th June 2007
Very few RV tires actually wear out. Most of them rot out due at least partially to the sun. The sun’s UV rays are persistently working away at the tire rubber. This deterioration leads to cracks in the sidewalls and tread areas. When these cracks g... Read >
Author: Warren Hull

Why Use A Crawl Space Dehumidifier?

13th March 2007
Many homes that don't have a basement do have a crawl space. This is especially true in the southeastern United States. Although you may not realize it, excessive moisture and humidity are wafting up from your crawl space into your home. This is where ... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes

Does Your One Level House Have Cold Floors? Here is a Way to Prevent it.

15th February 2007
Do you find yourself always having cold feet? Can�t walk on your tile floors without slippers because the floor is bitter cold. Having a crawl space that is well insulated will help keep your house warmer in the winter time. Insulating under the kitch... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Why Spray Foam: The Best Reasons to Choose Spray Foam Insulation

12th February 2007
You will find Spray foam used in places such as Ceilings, walls attics, roof, decks, and floors. Its purpose is to provide flexible foam blanket that fills all cracks as well as providing a waterproof air seal in a home. This liquid expands to 120 times i... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

How to insulate an attic

02nd February 2007
Insulating an attic can be of great help when willing to acclimatize a house as good as possible. A house with an insulated attic helps you preventing extreme temperatures from having an important impact in the house, and therefore the temperature is even... Read >
Author: Jakob Jelling

Discover How A Crawl Space Dehumidifier Can Protect Your Home From Wood Rot

20th January 2007
Humidity and moisture in your crawl space can often lead to a serious problem for homeowners not using a crawl space dehumidifier; wood rot. Wood rot, also called wood decay, is caused by microscopic organisms that belong to the fungi group. These organ... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes

Mold In Your Crawlspace May Be Making You Sick

18th January 2007
Many homes have crawlspaces with excessive moisture problems that can lead to serious health problems. Mold and other organisms such as bacteria, fungi and dust mites thrive under buildings with excessive moisture. Of these organisms, mold is usually th... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes

A great Tree: River Birch Tree

05th April 2006
River Birch Trees are easy to plant because they are fairly rugged and durable. Yet to plant or transplant them you do need to follow some basic guidelines. Two of the best types or River Birch trees are Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches. The native ... Read >
Author: William Hirst

Planting River Birch Trees in Doylestown Pa

28th March 2006
River Birch Trees are fairly easy to plant because they are fairly rugged and durable. Yet to plant or transplant them you do need to follow some basic guidelines. We have been growing River Birch Trees for a number of years and offer these suggestions f... Read >
Author: William Hirst

Planting River Birch Trees in Northeast Pa

28th March 2006
River Birch Trees are fairly easy to plant because they are fairly rugged and durable. Yet to plant or transplant them you do need to follow some basic guidelines. We have been growing River Birch Trees for a number of years and offer these suggestions f... Read >
Author: William Hirst

The Advantages of Sauna Kits

16th September 2005
A sauna kit is a set of essential components required to build a sauna. The major components of a standard sauna kit include vapor barrier, benches, doors, flooring, frames, heater guard, tongue and groove cedar, walls, screws, etc. A careful reading of t... Read >
Author: Kevin Stith