Home Improvement Blog February Archive

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Disaster!

By dustin michael at 02/19/09 10:27

I was working on a remodel of a kitchen and bathroom. The house was a rental home so nobody was living in it at the time of the remodel. The kitchen was completely gutted out and redone. I ripped out the walls, floor ceiling, cabinets, and sink. After all that work was done I moved to the upstairs and began to remodel it.

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Keep Drivers in Your Driveway, and Out of Your Yard

I live in a small town where there are a lot of older houses. In the neighborhood that I live in, most home owners have to share a driveway with their neighbor. My driveway is the same way. The main street that goes through town is right in front of my house. That is where you enter the driveway. My driveway goes straight from the main street and divides my house from the neighbors, and goes straight up connecting to the street behind my house.

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customhomefoam Interview

Name of your website?

customhomefoam

Your name?

David Henderson

Your Location (city, etc)

Toronto

Please give us a short summary of your website?

Spray foam can potentially reduce air infiltration by more than 90% with just the application alone. There is no need for excess sealing material to acquire the airtight thermal envelope necessary for increased energy efficiency. In one step, it creates a complete insulation and air barrier system to seal all gaps and crevices that compromise air tightness. Its effective air infiltration control allows for HVAC equipment rightsizing for optimal energy efficiency, thereby delivering energy cost savings of up to 50% versus traditional insulation options. Homeowners and home improver's in Ontario can qualify for federal and provincial rebates.

Homebuyers are increasingly involved in the selection of building materials used to construct their homes. The rising cost of energy and the discomfort associated with allergies, asthma, mold and noise pollution have created a demand for products that exceed traditional insulation performance.

An ideal insulation system not only provides resistance to heat flow (R-Value) but also controls air movement and limits moisture migration.

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Stop Stair Squeeking

My stairs squeak really bad and I can't figure out how to fix it. It drives me nuts how they squeak so bad. i don't know what to do. I searched and I searched and I couldn't find anything about it. Finally I did though and I wanted to share some tips. So if you have squeaky steps that drive you crazy and don't know what to do, just follow these steps.

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Bolder Tile Installation Interview

Name of your website?

Bolder Tile Installation

Your name?

Derek Roy

Your Location (city, etc)

Manchester

informative point of contact for trade contractor

informative point of contact for trade contractor

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Rain and Melting Snow Caused Driveway to Sink

With all this warmer weather melting the snow, the ground has been getting really soft. On top of all the melting snow we have been getting a lot of rain making the ground even softer. All this can cause gravel in your driveway to wash away or even sink into the ground.

My driveway is in between my house and my neighbor’s house. It is only wide enough for a car to fit through. My driveway is gravel with two concrete runs where the tires on my car will drive. The concrete slabs are basically a sidewalk for the tires, with gravel in between the two concrete paths.

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Triple Scented Candles | Highly Scented Candles | Scented Candle Products | Kayloma Candle Co. Interview

Name of your website?

Triple Scented Candles | Highly Scented Candles | Scented Candle Products | Kayloma Candle Co.

Your name?

Linda Cooke

Your Location (city, etc)

St. Albans

Please give us a short summary of your website?

We hand-poured all of our triple scented candles & melts. We sell primitive decor, angels, etc. We also have a Gift Shop as well as our online shop. All hand-poured in the USA.

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Radon Mitigation Interview

Name of your website?

Radon Mitigation

Your name?

Radon Mitigation

Your Location (city, etc)

Lansing

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Connecticut Home Theater & Surround Sound Installers Interview

Name of your website?

Connecticut Home Theater & Surround Sound Installers

Your name?

Frank Rogers

Your Location (city, etc)

Bristol

Please give a short summary of your website?

Home Theater design and installation services in Connecticut Our services include: custom home theater design, tv installation, surround sound speaker installation, media room installations, man cave design and contracting, commercial digital signage installation and site surveying.

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Heather Elle Design Interview

Name of your website?

Heather Elle Design

Your name?

Heather

Your Location (city, etc)

Windham

Please give us a short summary of your website?

My website provides potential customers a place to obtain information about the ceramic tile and decorative art that I produce. Tile that can be placed on backsplashes, over stoves or in the bathroom. The investment in a few decorative tiles can really make a statement in a room.

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