Do-It-Yourself & Home Improvement Resource

Quick Kitchen/Bath Renovation

Need a New Kitchen or Bathroom Fast? Your kitchen and bathroom probably get as much use (or more) as any room in the home.  Many people long to improve upon their existing kichen or bathroom but the investment in time and living with torn up rooms for an undetermined time often stops the plans before they get started.  One company in the Cincinati area is offering a new approach to kitchen and bath renovation that addresses those very concerns.  Reported on in "The Enquirer" a local Cincinati ...
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Metal Roofing Advanatages

Metal Roofing More Expensive but Lasts By Len Bonifield Last of four parts Installing a metal roof can lower air-conditioning costs and improve comfort in the home. Once you install a metal roof you will never have to install a roof again; the life cycle cost of a metal roof is reasonable as compared to other materials when measured over the years. Metal roofs come in many different styles and colors. Styles can provide an appearance of shingle, tile, standing seam shingle and more. They are rust f ...
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Roofing Materials Scarce

Roofing tile wait may be a year And they'll be dear when on shelves again, experts say By John Holland STAFF WRITER Posted October 29 2005   Don't even think about getting new barrel or flat roofing tiles for about a year, and expect prices to soar when they do finally arrive. That's the message from contractors and s ...
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Helping Consumers Identify Efficient Appliances

Q. How many incandescent light bulbs would each American household need to change to save $600 million in energy costs? A. Just one. But to the Environmental Protection Agency, energy savings is no joke. The EPA hopes to get Americans to replace their old bulbs with ones that carry an Energy Star rating. The Energy Star program helps consumers identify energy-efficient appliances and products, available in more than 40 categories. The level of savings may come as a surprise to some. For example, if every U.S. h ...
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Insulate Your Outlets

Insulate electrical outlets, light switches on exterior walls The insulation in your house's exterior walls is interrupted by electrical outlets and light switches. Here's how to insulate those spots and keep them from leaking heated air: 1. Buy insulating foam seals from a hardware store or home center. They're usually displayed among the home-weatherization products. 2. Take the cover plate off the outlet or switch by removing the screw or screws that hold it in place. 3. Slip the foam gasket ...
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Winterize Home Checklist

It's that time again! As cold weather approaches, it is important to take a few preventative measures to protect your home through the chilly months. Here is a checklist to help you prepare: Check the attic, walls and basement for adequate insulation. Feel around electrical outlets and switch-plates for cold air, add insulation where necessary. Look around doors and windows for gaps and potential places where warm air can escape. Caulk or apply weather-stripping around problem draft areas. ...
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