Childproofing Your Remodel
Home Safe Home Safety is a major concern among homeowners with children. For some, it means keeping kids safe and sound at home with alarm systems and fences. They are also building sport courts, entertainment rooms and more to provide a one-stop shop for child’s play, under the parent’...
by Staff
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Clean and Green
The kitchen is the heart of your home, so when making changes to make your home greener, it’s the natural place to start! Get going with these helpful green kitchen-cleaning tips from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry: •  To make cleaning the oven easier, wipe up...
by Gwen Biasi, Director of Marketing and Communications for NARI
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Handy Tools
When a repair is required, nothing is more frustrating than searching in vain for the proper screwdriver or wrench. Giving tools a proper place in the home can be a real timesaver when a problem arises. Most of us hide our tools in the garage or basement, but I recommend keeping an everyday toolkit...
by ANDREA RIDOUT, HOST OF ASK ANDREA, AUTHOR OF <em>IF I HAD A HAMMER</em>
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Capture the Dirt
The style of vacuum you require is contingent on your cleaning routine. Manufacturers continue to produce new models, claiming new and better perks to their retired versions, but the appropriate model for your needs is based on what the device will be used for. Consider the following options, and...
by Ladan Nikravan
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Water Works
Many homeowners wait until their current water heater fails before purchasing a replacement. As a result, shopping is done in a hurry, and the proper product research is not done. Within recent years, varieties of water heaters have become available, providing different levels of efficiency,...
By Ladan Nikravan
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Clear the Air
While most Americans are aware of the fact that outdoor air pollution and high levels of ozone can contribute to health problems, many don’t realize the air they breathe inside their own homes can also have a significant impact on their health and overall sense of well-being.  According...
By Jennifer Hammons, certified indoor air quality expert with Lennox Industries
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What Did You Recycle Today?
Everyone knows to recycle glass, plastic and paper products. In fact, new data released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that Americans recycled and composted approximately 32.5 percent of their waste in 2006. Despite these glowing statistics, dumpsters are overflowing with all...
by Staff
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Breathe Deep
Most allergy sufferers carefully track the conditions that contribute to the growth of whatever pollen or mold they are allergic to.  They can avoid cats and dogs that may set off their sneezing. However, what should someone do if the very air they’re allergic to blows out of the ventilation...
Chris Florance
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Improve Your Home’s Environment
Over the last few decades, the effect of human activity on the environment has become increasingly well documented. The same can be said of the effect of the environment on humans. One aspect of that environment is the air that we breathe; many pollutants can adversely affect the quality of air,...
Mario Guertin
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Going Green can be Gray
With any green or sustainable product, the price is more than a non-sustainable product, but the long-term payback makes up for the initial expense. Some paybacks are quicker than others, as with eco-friendly cellulose insulation versus the standard fiberglass insulation. In this case, the payback...
Larry Heuvelman
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