May home-maintenance checklist
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to get your house in order for the hotter months. Here are tips to put your furnace to bed, store your space heaters, prep your cooling system, repair window screens and more.
By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate
When the weather turns warm, follow the impulse to fling open the ...
Although it would be great if all of us could purchase a hybrid car and install a solar power system, we can’t always make big changes like that. However, there are some simple ways that you can become more environmentally friendly. A recent USA Weekend article offers easy tips to living green.
In the YardThe most earth-friendly option for your yard is to trade grass for ground ...
9 hot home products that save money
Check out the latest in energy-efficient gadgets, smart lighting, cozy heating and more.
By The Daily Green
1. LEDs: bright ideas for saving
It's true: A penny saved is a penny earned, and who doesn't want to earn a bit more these days? Green up both the environment and your wallet with these sweet green home bargains.
$6.49 ...
By Josh Garskof, Money Magazine contributing writerFebruary 10, 2010: 4:49 PM ET(Money Magazine) --
Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing a toilet seat can feel like throwing caution, and cash, to the wind. According to a study from Remodeling magazine, the average return ...
Heating and Cooling System Maintenance
Air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps help regulate the temperature in your home and make it more comfortable. To ensure that your heating and cooling systems remain effective and efficient, regular maintenance is needed. Preventative checkups may also prolong the life of your systems. Maintenance requirements vary depending on the type of system, so it ...
Tips on Saving Water Inside and Out
Using excess water or having leaks can cost you hundreds of dollars a year in wasted water. A simple toilet leak can use 50 extra gallons of water a day, and a faucet leak can waste up to 5,000 gallons a year. We've got some tips for keeping that water bill down.
Saving water indoors
Think you might have a leak? Check by reading your water meter before and ...
Early summer chores should get you outdoors: Look for winter damage, ward off mold and rot, sharpen your tools and patrol your home's perimeter for pests and other problems.
By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate
With the start of summer and warmer weather, you can focus most of your maintenance chores outdoors. First, however, attend to a couple of jobs that will help you stay ...