Tag Archives: Tips & Tricks

25 Conservation Tips & Tricks

By Sean | Published: June 19, 2010
Cable Box Heat OutputIn our last article, “Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation – what is the real issue?” we covered plenty of the issues that involve your actual house while it is being worked on. While we have also had several articles on making your house more energy efficient, money saving tips & tricks, air sealing, green cleaning, and
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Designing your Dream Kitchen – One common mistake you can easily avoid

By Sean | Published: June 3, 2010
Bill-blue-tape1Wow, what in the world is that? Well, before we get to that, I would like to first thank Bill Conley from Northwest Kitchen & Bath in Tacoma Washington for allowing us to repost these pictures. These are pictures he took at a homeowner’s house that wanted a new kitchen. She had apparently spent a
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Going Green – While Cleaning Part Deux

By Sean | Published: May 26, 2010
PaulAnaterIn our last article on Green Cleaning materials, we provided some options that we have either used, use, or know of others using successfully with good results. Well like everything else in life, one finds that a little common sense goes a long ways but sadly is lacking by many individuals and groups. This point
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Going Green – While Cleaning

By Sean | Published: April 15, 2010
I don’t know about you, but underneath our kitchen sink, my bathroom sink (my wife’s vanity is to full) and in the laundry area we have a ton of cleaning supplies. While these items’ making cleaning up certain area’s easier, they also come at a cost. Most of the kitchen cleaners have warnings on them
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Ten Tips to quickly and safely install Christmas Lights

By Sean | Published: November 27, 2009
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and are looking forward to Christmas. Thanksgiving weekend is the typical time to start planning on getting those Christmas Lights put up, so we offer you our top ten tips for hanging your Christmas lights quickly and safely. If you are looking for additional tips and tricks
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A quick, easy, and safe way to clean your gutters

By Sean | Published: October 25, 2009
Ahhh autumn time, the leaves are changing colors, it is getting cooler, and the Holidays are just around the corner. While that all sounds nice, the flip side is – it’s cold, the leaves are everywhere including in the gutters which I just cleaned out last month, it’s about to rain, and we still need
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Granite – Maintenance, Upkeep and a Geiger Counter?

By Sean | Published: October 2, 2009
Besides laminates, granite is one of the most popular materials around for countertops. What isn’t there to love about it? It is a durable product that can last for centuries. It can easily handle a hot pan being placed on it. It does not chip or scratch easily, and no one else will have one
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Ceramic Tile – Maintenance and Upkeep

By Sean | Published: September 26, 2009
Beautiful, Durable and Low Maintenance are three of the main reasons people want glazed ceramic tile installed. Ceramic Tile properly installed and maintained can easily retain its original look for decades. While ceramic tile is durable, it is not indestructible so please be careful not to drop items on it, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
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Back to School Organizational Tips

By Sean | Published: August 8, 2009
Ahhh, back to school time – maybe I can now get a little peace, some quite time, get some things caught up – truly, it is one of the most wonderful times of the year…  Honey, have you seen my keys; Mom where’s my homework;  I forgot you need to sign this; Hurry up your going to be
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Money saving projects, tips & tricks — Part 2

By Sean | Published: March 16, 2009
Below are a few money saving tips & tricks that most everyone can do to help reduce their electrical & water usage. Some of these items fall in the
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