Written by: EZ Floor Heat Warm tiles thermostat systems can help cut the costs of heating your space. It’s a valuable investment that uses ambient heat to warm the residence, and it can be fairly inexpensive to both install and run. Like all mechanical parts in a home, it is subject to breaking down. Quality […]
How to Make Your Door Stand Up to Weather
A poorly sealed home or office can add twenty percent to the annual heating budget, according to the Consumer Energy Center. Small adjustments, such as sealing a one-eighth inch space beneath an outer door, will save hundreds of dollars in heating fuel or electricity each year. Weatherproofing doors, especially in areas where extreme weather is […]
Tools for a Better Backyard
Submitted by Toolsmith Direct A lot goes with owning a home. However, most homeowners have one very specific priority: they want the best yard on the back. This includes the backyard, especially because it’s so much bigger. While good yards are made with mowers and fertilizer, there are other methods you can use to actually […]
Common Problems with Electrical Fences, and How to Fix Them
Written by: Jason Governo An electric fence around a farm can provide physical and psychological feedback that prevents animals from breaching the fence and intruding on your property. Many of these issues crop up at the time of installation, so it’s important to review manufacturer instructions and plot your fence correctly. Measure ahead of time […]
Troubleshooting Garage Door Openers
Electric garage doors are the largest moving part in your home, and they will last a long time if you know how to maintain them. Beginning with the door itself, there are a few steps you can take to make sure your door lasts a long time and remains functional. These tips will help you […]
Build a Quality Gate for Less
Written by Jason Governo Do you want to build a gate in your home or on your farm? A gate is a practical entryway, whether it opens up to your garden, backyard, or to the animal corral. The good news is that anyone can build a practical gate without spending a lot of money. Most […]
Buying a Patio Door for Your Home
Finding the right patio door for your home can be a complex task. For starters, doors can measure from 5 to 12 feet in width. There are also different styles, like French or sliding-glass doors that present a very different look. Sliding doors open to the backyard, like a large picture. These doors are made […]
Essential tools for DIY gardening
Written by Toolsmith Direct Gardening can be a very good hobby to undertake. For starters, it relieves stress, it helps you relax, and it’s also quite a good exercise as well. Tending to your own garden is encouraged primarily because knowing the ins and outs of your own garden will help make it grow better […]
Make Every Step a Warm One
Written by EZ Floor Heat Depending on your budget, there are a number of projects you can take on to renovate your home, making it more hospitable and adding value to it at the same time. However, you need to think your renovations through before taking them on. In large part, this means considering all your […]
Five Different Door Styles for the Home
Doors can be a tough item to shop for because there are so many styles to choose from. There are completely different combinations of wood, metal and other materials that go into building a door. Knowing the kind of style you prefer going into the sale will help you find what you are looking for. […]