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Central Vacuums -- Home Improvement's Secret Solution (Even Men Like Them)
It's a secret many contractors and remodelers already know, and one most homeowners only learn about as they begin to make home improvement decisions. But what makes the secret remarkable?
Do an Annual Walk-around Home Check, and Don't Forget the Windows and Doors
Your home -- like your body and your car -- needs a regular checkup to run smoothly. An annual, fall walk-around home check is a great way to find any potential maintenance issues before winter arrives.
Improve Your Health While Improving Your Home
Improvement projects and maintenance activities are part of a homeowner's everyday life. Whether it is a kitchen remodel, a quick application of paint or the installation of new carpet, home improvement tasks primarily focus on aesthetics. Few of us stop to think about the effects sprucing up the house may have on our health, and why would we?
Is Your House the Money Pit?
Someone once said, "Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or beautiful." The old adage rings true today as value-conscious Americans scrutinize where they're spending their money and question whether they are getting the best return on investment -- the largest of which is typically a home.
Keep Odors at Bay in Your Home
Special memories can be triggered by lots of different things -- something you see, a sound, and especially a smell. Odor memories are more evocative and emotional that other types of memory experiences, according to Dr. Rachel Herz, visiting professor of psychology at Brown University and leading expert on the psychology of smell.
Locate That New Bath Anywhere In the Home with a Macerating Toilet System
Creating a new bathroom in an older home can pose numerous installation challenges that can be both difficult and costly to resolve.
New Appliances Save Energy and Restore Environment
Energy conservation and environmental stewardship are hot buttons these days as oil prices climb and our natural resources continue to deplete. While we can't all drive hybrid cars, we can make adjustments to some of the most frequently used items in our homes -- appliances.
Putting Allergies to Rest
The fall months offer the anticipation of sunny days, cool autumn nights and the inevitable start of another allergy season. While most people think of spring as allergy time, managing allergens can be just as difficult in the late summer and early fall thanks to an influx of mold spores, ragweed and house dust mites.
Residential Fire Sprinklers: The Logical Choice for Saving Lives and Property
Every 90 seconds a home fire is reported in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), eight out of 10 fire fatalities occur where Americans feel safest -- in their own homes.
