Do-It-Yourself & Home Improvement Resource

SynLawn? Sign Us Up!

Faux Grass Looks Good Spring is just about here and with it the dreadful thought of having to mow the lawn or pay someone else to.  However, that won't be the case if you happen to SynLawn a relatively new faux grass product. SynLawn comes in a variety of options which vary in cost from $3.50 - 5.50 per square feet.  It has a nice natural appearance and comes with a 5-10 year no fade warranty. Certainly some will scoff at the idea of fake grass assuming it looks muck like the "outdoor grass carpet" ...
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Time to Crank up the Air Conditioning

Brrrr....time to crank up the air conditioning Though it’s still freezing in many parts of the country, there’s big news when it comes to air conditioning that you should know before it’s time to crank up your home cooling system. As of Jan. 23, 2006, the U.S. Department of Energy requires manufacturers of air conditioners and heat pumps to produce equipment that has a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating of at least 13. SEER is the number that the DOE uses to measure the effici ...
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Choosing the Right Ladder for Your Home

There are many different styles, materials and uses of ladders. With all the options out there, how do decide what is right for your home. In this article I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of several of the main ladder types, to help you make an informed buying decision for your home. There are three materials in which most ladders are made from. Each of these materials offer specific benefits and will behave differently depending on the use. Aluminum Ladders Ladders made with Aluminum offer a lightweight and strong alternative to ot ...
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New Regional Roofing Resource

Announcing New U.S. Regional Information and Roofing Estimate Request Directory Roof Helper has recently added a regional information directory to assist roofing contractors and consumers. The directory offers  local statistics and information combined with the ability to request up to three local roofing estimates online. Roofing contractors traveling to jobs outside of their usual service area may find the information helpful as they assess local population, weather and income level. The directory is accessed by selecting ...
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Environmental design with Naturgress

Two new floor collections for indoors and outdoors that meet the needs of building biology. Design that safeguards the environment. This spring, Iris Ceramica presented two new collections of rustic surfaces inspired by Tuscan terracotta and a refined range of stone: Le corti senesi and Dolomiti. Two collections of glazed porcelain tiles that stand out for the naturalness of their shades and variety of formats and make equal use of the colour and composition of these ceramic products. Rather than being a mere backgroun ...
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Translucent Roofing Product Named A Must Have

Translucent Roofing Product Named "A Must Have' Centerpoint’s new translucent roofing system, formed from GE multiwall polycarbonate plastics sheet, is a must have building product for 2006 according to Scripps Networks. Centerpoint’s patent-pending roofing structure is designed to allow penetration of natural, filtered daylight into living areas without the energy loss and higher heating and cooling costs of glass roofing inserts. The company selected GE&rs ...
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