Does Bleach Harm Septic Tanks?
Does Bleach Harm Septic Tanks?
Today, homeowners are using a wide range of products to clean their toilets and other plumbing fixtures and drains. Many of these products are safe for the plumbing systems; however, there are products that can cause serious damage to the septic system, including the septic …
Keeping Home Repair Supplies in Order
Keeping Home Repair Supplies in Order
As any homeowner knows, keeping supplies in order can be daunting when there are so many things that are needed to fix a home. Whether you looking for a way to contain nails and screws or store caulk and glue, it is important to …
Have You Prepared Your Snow Garage?
Have You Prepared Your Snow Garage?
Those of us who live in the far north of our country have learned a long time ago not to fight the precipitation that we know will come. We expect it as the winter months come toward us and we just look at it …
Should I Hire the Cheapest Contractor? – Pay Attention All Homeowners
Should I Hire the Cheapest Contractor? – Pay Attention All Homeowners
When you go to the grocery store and you’re looking at bananas, you can buy the cheapest bananas and usually get away with it. If you see bananas at one store for $.49 a pound and go to another …
The Damage of Being a Good Husband – Home Repairs
The Damage of Being a Good Husband – Home Repairs
I don’t know how many homes I’ve visited throughout my three decades in the construction business, but at least two or three times a year, I run into home repair problems created by the husband. Every one of these husbands …
Conservatories: Interested In Having One Built For You?
Conservatories: Interested In Having One Built For You?
Are you currently looking for a qualified company to build you a conservatory for your home? Do you know what to look for in a building company before making this very important decision? Building a conservatory is a big job and requires …
Home Repair Grants – Knowing The Specifications
Home Repair Grants – Knowing The Specifications
People who have little financial capability are awarded with home repair grants, they’ve been blessed. This is because these grants are totally free income to fix their houses with. Yes, they don’t have to pay for it! And you may get it too!…
Since When is Staying Current on Your Mortgage Not Enough?
Since When is Staying Current on Your Mortgage Not Enough?
Recently, a prominent business magazine published an article about a young woman who bought a home with an FHA loan and made the required 3.5% down payment. This article is one of the most biased and devoid of facts that …
Build Your Own Shutters
Build Your Own Shutters
It’s easy to build your own window shutters if you want a rustic look for your house. Not too long ago I was looking to build shutters for my home and was trying to figure out what materials to use. At the same time I also …
Home Repair Help With Exterior Water Problems
Home Repair Help With Exterior Water Problems
Maintaining a home can sometimes be a arduous task and any home repair help we can get will help to simplify an otherwise potentially difficult problem. With all the resources available these days, large home centers and the Internet, most of the time …