Every Fall you should inspect your home and repair any problems that you will really hate taking care of once it gets cold out. Even if nothing is wrong there may be some things that you can upgrade, clean or just take care of to make to make your life a little easier.
We will go over some of the things that you can do and suggest when you should …
Automotive sandpaper comes in a variety of different shapes, sizes and grits to be used for specific applications in the refinishing process. Actually Automotive grade sandpaper is completely different then what you might be use to in wood working. Wood workers or general purpose sand paper may actually be made of sand particles that are roughly graded into course medium and fine ratings. The abrasive particles on automotive sandpaper …
Every year in the fall before you need your furnace for heating you should turn it on and make sure it is running in good working order.
Performing an early Fall Checkup not only provides you with peace of mind that your heater will work on that first cold night but it will also improve its efficiency saving you money.
Depending on your fuel type Gas or Oil you will want …
Proper care and use of your homes air conditioner can save you money and provide better comfort.
Most homes will have either an in window unit for serving a single room or a whole home unit that is connected to the HVAC forced air system. Both types work in similar ways although whole home units place the compressor and condenser outside the home in a small box like enclosure.
Although …
Unfortunately living in someone else’s building means most of the big decisions are out of your hands but there are a few things that you can do to save energy and lower your bills. Of course many of the things you can do depend on how your utilities are calculated and if they are part of your base rent. They will also depend on how your heating and cooling needs are delivered.
Many apartments have their own water service and water …
There are a number of different manufacturers and models of Paint Guns so how do you pick the right one when you want a professional finish on your vehicle.
Well today there are 2 basic types HVLP and Standard Flow. For the most part HVLP models have taken over the market due to restrictions placed on professional painters.
HVLP High Volume Low Pressure guns are used to reduce over spray …
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency have expired in congress in the year 2008.
This is a very sad situation because at this time it is very important to foster the use of alternative energy.
For more information please visit
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#s4
www.irs.gov
Contact your Congress and Senate Representative and ask them to renew and increase rebates and incentives for alternative fuels, Solar, Wind and other products put in place on our homes and businesses.
This Page will be updated when the programs are put …
An individual or business can take a state income tax credit equal to 25% of the costs of solar equipment per facility which may be used for heating water, space heating, air cooling, or the generation of electricity in or on a facility in South Carolina and owned by the taxpayer.
The credit also applies to controls, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, and other equipment used directly and exclusively for the solar energy system. The term ?system? does not include any land …
Energy requirements for Hot water can account for 20% of an average homes fuel use but with Solar Hot Water Heating you can reduce or eliminate that cost from your budget. The average home even in northern areas can expect to reduce their heating costs by 50% or more with average paybacks within 15 years.
The only downsides of Solar Water Heating is the initial expense. However there are a number …
Although there are many parts that you can get to fix your sink faucet sometimes you get to the point where it is best just to replace everything.
If this is your situation then performing the work yourself is not that big a deal. You will need a few common tools and the appropriate faucet to fit your sink. Once you have everything ready the work should take you …
While you are saving money by installing insulation, florescent lights and adjusting your thermostat we thought you might need some help saving gas. This Article is reprinted courtesy of www.JobZoneUSA.com and lists 8 budget cars that you can use as a second car or as a replacement for the SUV you drive alone to work every day.
An old Beater that gets you 35mpg can look pretty nice if you get a $150 paint job and clean the interior. Lets face …
Decks and Porch additions require that the joists be connected to the home with a Ledger Board and joist hangers. On the opposite side (away from the home) you rest the joists on top of a beam that is supported by posts.
In this HowTo we will cover the steps for installing the posts and building the beam for our deck project.
When designing your deck you will know its dimensions in our project …