Archive for July, 2008

Remodeling Houses – A Trend Here to Stay?

“Remodeling Houses” “Remodeling Costs” “Homes Renovations”

Many people are wondering now, with the economy the way it is at the moment, just how the remodeling industry is going to fare. With remodeling costs up and housing prices down, the return on investment recouped from a remodeling project is considerably less than it […]

Home Improvement & Maintenance Checklist for Your Home

“home improvement & maintenance”

Your home is a big investment….probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make so properly maintaining your investment is vital to keeping up it’s value. But homes are much more than an investment…they are where we take shelter and spend much of our time in and are our living environment […]

A Very Cool Solution for Homes without AC

“ductless air conditioning”

Many homes, especially the older ones, weren’t built with central air. Today with global warming having air conditioning is not just a luxury but actually a necessity. Many climates that used to be mild are now experiencing record heat waves on a regular basis.
Homes that didn’t put in air […]

Environmentally Friendly Zero VOC Paint

“Zero VOC Paint”

Modern oil-based paints, made with synthetic resins called alkyds, have less thinner and give off fewer odors and toxic fumes than their oil-based predecessors. Still, thinner is an essential component of alkyd paint. Because the thinner content of latex paint has always been much less than that of alkyd paint, there has been […]