Bamboo flooring has made its way into design centers and is quickly being seen as a lower cost and green alternative to traditional hardwood floors.
Because bamboo grows very quickly smaller amounts of land can be used to harvest larger amounts of material. Bamboo can grow to harvest size in just 5 years while traditional hardwoods like Oak might take 50 to 100 years or more.
There are a variety of treatments including carbonizing and staining …
Forced air HVAC systems are inherently dirty when compared with baseboard heaters because air is circulated throughout the home. Additionally any allergens or viruses will be spread from room to room.
So what can you do to reduce the health concerns?
With the proper use of filters you should be able to reduce the particulate matter that can cause normal irritation and with a UV Light filter you should be able to kill bacteria and viruses …
In the past few years there has been a movement in the remodeling industry to add insulation to the exterior of buildings when new siding is being applied. Here we will look at the advantage of this process and drawbacks that come with it. It is important to weigh the good and the bad when implementing any new technology.
The process is relatively simple as far as the installation of the foam board insulation goes.
First …
This year especially people will need to take a long look at how they tend to their yards and gardens.
Remember saving money should never lead to neglect. If you let your yard go to weed because you don’t want to buy that $20 bag of weed and seed you will regret it for years to come. Also watering can be an added expense but if you see your shrubs beginning to wilt during a …
The first Alternative Energy Power Station opened this week at Princess Elisabeth station in East Antarctica proving the point that you don’t need to be in the desert to generate power from Solar or on a Scottish Coast to capture wind power.
“If we can build such a station in Antarctica we can do that elsewhere in our society. We have the capacity, the technology, the knowledge to change our world,” Alain Hubert, the …
Whether its been a long cold day and you need just need a hot shower to relax or if you just hate waiting for the water to run hot in your faucets there is a simple inexpensive way to reduce water and fuel use for heating hot water and improve the quality of your services.
Insulating Hot Water lines has been a necessity for a long time in homes that have an unheated crawl space …
There are 2 basic ways that you can insulate your foundation wall and doing so is important if you want to have a comfortable living area in your basement.
The first method is to install foam insulation board on the exterior of the foundation after it has cured but before it has been back filled with dirt. This step can only be done at the time of construction.
Note: When installing foam board insulation on the …
When you want to add upgrades to your vehicle after putting in a better sound system your car’s wheels and tires are usually next on the list.
There are a variety of reasons to upgrade your OEM Wheels and tires other then visual appearance most of the time its for better handling on or off road. You might also install aftermarket wheels if they are lighter then the OEM version to improve your ride and …
A growing trend in form building for residential and commercial concrete foundation and above grade walls is the use of polystyrene or foam forms.
The products are simple to use and install and because they are light weight there is no need for boom trucks or breaking your back lifting heavy aluminum panels when building your foundation forms.
An added benefit is that the Foam panels that are used to create the form for your concrete …
Whether you are replacing damaged pipe in your home or you want to make use of Cast Iron and PVC pipe to reduce noise there will come a time when you need to join both materials.
Only a few years ago this would have meant using a special PVC pipe and lead to seal the joint but today there are less toxic materials and methods that you can use to create a tight and dependable …
Everyone has probably heard this tale about using a bowl of beer in your garden to attract pests like slugs. What is the real truth about this and should you give it a try?
Its probably not a great idea to use this method if you really value your plants.
The truth is you are probably more likely to get your cat drunk then really cure your pest problem with bowls of beer throughout your …
Recently we had a conversation with a new home owner that purchased a 1950’s built Victorian styled three season vacation home in upstate New York who wanted to convert it for use as their primary residence. They were wondering how they could improve the home to make it livable year round.
The home is located near a lake with electric, well water and phone service but with no access to natural gas. The structure of …