HowTos

April 2011 Gas Prices Average $3.80 LA Sees $5.25 A Gallon

The Memorial Day surge hasn’t even arrived and gasoline prices are nearing $4.00 a gallon with average weekly increases of about 7 cents a gallon.

Although many people say that America has lower costs for gasoline and diesel areas such as European countries specifically England where they are paying $8.20 a gallon have a 60% or higher fee on gasoline that is used for a variety of government programs. With a 60% tax England drivers …

How To – Used Car Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Once a new vehicle leaves the dealers lot it can lose value for no other reason then it is now considered a used car.  For this reason a used vehicle can provide better bang for the buck then buying new but only if it is in good running condition.

Whether you are buying a car that is six months old or six years old it is important that you inspect the vehicle yourself and depending …

How To – Construction Project Timeline Management & General Contracting

Whether you are working on your own home or building homes for others one of the most important tasks in General Contracting and project management is understanding and planing your task timeline.  As the saying goes you can’t put the cart before the horse but even if you know you need a horse and a cart there are so many other factors before you can take the ride.

Smaller projects like planting a garden can …

Trace Amounts Of Japan Radiation Found In USA Drinking Water – April 5 2011

Some of the first radiation level test results have been released by EPA and although the reports show that there is not a large amount of radiation being deposited in the USA from the Japan Nuclear Crisis it is important that we all keep informed.

Any increased radiation can cause immediate health problems and increased radiation that is ingested can be harmful in the long term for both children and adults.

Scientists and doctors will often …

How To – Spring Roof Inspection – Find Problems Before The Rain

Spring Showers bring Flowers but they also bring costly leaks that can ruin your ceilings, insulation, roof decking and just basically everything in your home. For that reason once it is nice enough to get outside you should take a couple hours and inspect your roof and gutters for any damage that may have occurred over the winter.

No matter where you live winter months can be harsh on roof systems. The snow that kids …

Remember To Take Your Tax Refunds For Home Improvements

Well if you haven’t started yet now is about the time you should think about collecting all of your forms and preparing your taxes. One good thing you may not have realized is there are a lot of home improvement incentives that can reduce your taxes.

Under the The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 tax incentives are available for those who made energy efficient upgrades to their homes through December 31, 2010.

And …

How To – Car Buying Tips Low Interest Vs Dealer Rebate

Are you looking for a new car? Well there are so many deals out there you may just want to change your mind if your aren’t. Actually although most car manufacturers are providing some very nice deals this has always been customary in the business and if you don’t see a sale this week just wait a bit and you are likely to see something amazing next week.

One of the deals you are likely …

How To – Leasing Vs Buying A New Car

One of the biggest questions many people face when looking at new vehicles is whether they should lease or purchase. This decision is always your choice and you should never be pressured into making this decision before you get all of the information you need to understand all the requirements and benefits of each choice.
Leasing Your New Vehicle
When leasing a vehicle you are agreeing to pay for the use of the vehicle and then …

How To – How To Quiet A Squeaky Door

Its not just in haunted houses every home is likely to have one but what is the best way to quiet that door that is always squeaking?

The cure for a squeaky door is pretty simple and if you do it right you may not have to deal with it again for years.  The reason doors normally squeak is because the hinges on the door are rubbing against the center hinge pin.

The first thing that …

How To – Curing Alternator And Accessory Belt Squealing

We have all experienced it or heard someone driving down the street with a squealing belt on their engine but what causes this and what can you do about it?

Your engine is the mains source of power for your car. Along with powering your wheels to get you down the road accessory belts run from your crankshaft to power things like your Air Conditioner, Power Steering and Alternator.

The squealing that you hear is the …