Best Window Cleaning Solutions
Every year we clean our windows, usually in the spring and fall. It is a good time to remove the dirt and grime from the windows so that they are glistening and clean. We have wondered what the best...
View ArticleLED Lights For Homes
LED lights for homes have become very popular over the past few years, especially for Christmas lights, however recently they are finding their way into homes for lighting rooms and offices. We began...
View ArticleHome Maintenance Tasks
Everyone forgets to do the routine maintenance tasks around the home unless it is something that you have to do every day or perhaps once a week such as taking out the garbage.Usually something is...
View ArticleCost of Replacing Windows
The cost of replacing Windows in your home can be extraordinarily high especially if you have to replace all of the windows at the same time. In our neighborhood we have seen three or four of the...
View ArticleGood Neighbor Fencing
We just finished installing good neighbor fencing along one side of my lot. The existing fence was 25 years old and needed to be replaced. As well, my neighbor wanted to also replace it and since we...
View ArticleReliable Tree Service
Normally on this web site we discuss ways to save money and reduce the cost of home ownership. However this post and the next two will talk about tree removal and why it sometimes is worth it to hire...
View ArticleTree Service Removal Company
On our last post we talked about reliable tree service removal. This service although costly is a safe way to remove a tree and have it all cleaned up in an hour or so. We thought we would continue...
View ArticleTree Removal Companies
We recently were looking for tree removal companies to remove a tree for us on our property. We have included this top in our web site, since many homeowners must deal with mature trees on their...
View ArticleFurnace Upgrade for Your Home
One of the questions that many people have these days is whether they should upgrade their furnace to a new more efficient model. There are lots of incentives that are being offered by the various...
View ArticleReduce Your Monthly heating Costs
Winter is here and most of us have turned our furnaces on to begin heating our homes. It is also the time to have a technician come in and check your home’s furnace to make sure that it is ready for...
View ArticleSpace Heaters for Your home vs Infrared
It is winter time and many people will resort to some kind of space heater to keep a room warm without the need to heat the rest of the home. For example you can be very comfortable in your family...
View ArticleGas Fireplace Inspection
We have a gas fireplace much like the one shown in this picture and we have it inspected once per year to make sure that it is operating well. When it is being inspected we also vacuum out any dust...
View ArticleSpending Because I Can Afford It
Some of my friends have this attitude that they have the money and they should spend it now while they can afford it. We were out with another couple at a restaurant were the spouse ordered several...
View ArticleSmart Hydro Meters
We have a smart hydro meter installed on our home. This meter records the amount of power we use every hour and then reports this usage to the company that provides the electricity to consumers in our...
View ArticleReducing Your Home Phone Bill
Consumers are getting rid of their traditional phones and moving to new technology that provides more services as well as flexibility. There are many solutions available and we felt that it was time to...
View ArticleNorthern Climates – Spring Home Maintenance
Many areas in the northern half of the USA and also most of Canada are just emerging from the annual deep freeze. Although we posted on our blog a check list covering this subject back in March we...
View ArticleTrimming trees
Spring is not the time to think about trimming trees. Your trees are just emerging from the winter and need every bit of help they can to begin growing without receiving the additional shock of being...
View ArticleTurn Your Junk Into Money
Turn your junk into money can be a rewarding exercise for many reasons including actually getting some money for your stuff. This is another one of our posts designed to help people make money or save...
View ArticlePaying Down Debt
The holiday season is over and all of the credit card bills have arrived to give us that holiday hangover we get every year. If you do not pay the balance in full, these credit cards will trigger...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Landscaping
Any time of the year is great for do it yourself landscaping, but spring is the time when most people get started with their own landscaping projects. It is springtime in May and it is time to start...
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