Guide to Interior Doors for Your Home 2

How to choose interior doors should be given a lot more thought than it is in most people’s homes. Interior door choices can solve all sorts of problems from a noisy laundry room to a bathroom that is too small. In my previous post, I started talking about some of the different choices in interior doors and listing the pros and cons of each. Now, I’ll continue with the rest of the types. If you missed that earlier blog post, click here: Guide to Interior Doors for Your Home. Pocket Pocket doors are related to sliding doors in that they … Continue reading →

Guide to Interior Doors for Your Home

Interior doors can update your home and give it a new makeover, or solve a stubborn closet or laundry room problem. But not all interior doors are the same. Different designs and even different materials have different purposes. Here is a guide to tell you what you need to know about interior doors for your home. Let’s first take a look at the style of doors. The different types of interior doors include hinged, sliding, pocket, bi-fold and folding doors. Hinged or Hung A hinged interior is the classic door that most of us think about when we think of … Continue reading →

Guide to Thermal Windows

One of the big projects on our home to do list is to replace our old windows with new thermal ones. Thermal windows help insulate your home and greatly lower your heating and cooling costs. Here is a guide to what thermal windows are and how you can choose among the various types. Thermal windows are also often called thermal replacement windows, because of the ease of using them to replace existing windows. Do you already have thermal windows? it is easy to check. Thermal windows are always double or triple paned. Regular windows consist of a single pane and … Continue reading →

A Guide to Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans can keep you cool in winter and warm in summer. They can work alone or in conjunction with your regular cooling and heating systems, depending on the temperature and your needs. But choosing a ceiling fan isn’t just a matter of picking a style that you like and then installing it. There are some different things to consider. Keep reading to find out what you should know before you choose a ceiling fan. Installation for most ceiling fans is pretty easy, so you probably can do it yourself. The fans should come with their own installation hardware. When … Continue reading →

Jig-a-loo? What’s that?

Interesting name, interesting product (learn more about the name here). It’s always great to learn about a new, handy product for the home and this one sounds great, so I thought I’d tell you about it. Jig-a-loo is an invisible lubricant that has many uses around the home from de-icing locks in the wintertime to lubricating those annoying hinges that like to squeak or zippers that like to stick. It can also be used as a water repellent on outdoor furnishings, footwear, and more. It might just replace some of the products you already use, since it doesn’t contain oils … Continue reading →

What Can’t Paint do these Days?

You know about “green” paint. Not the color, the environmentally friendly formula. These paints are too, according to the manufacture, but there is much more. These paints contain properties that you may not have expected from house paint. You have probably seen all those cool textured paints and glazes that create different finishes. Even spray paint has come a long way, from stone or metallic finishes to formulas that actually work on plastic. Still, there are some things paint can do that are truly amazing. Besides beautifying and adding color, light, or dimension to a space, you can now use … Continue reading →

Travertine Tile FAQ

One of things I keep hearing about, mostly from home magazines and home shows is “Travertine Tile.” It seems to be the latest interest being put into homes. I have seen it mentioned as flooring in kitchens and entryways and also as linings for showers and bathroom walls. Contemplating our kitchen update, I am very curious about travertine tile. I decided to do some research and get some questions answered. Here are the results. What is Travertine Tile? Travertine is a type of limestone or Calcium Carbonate. It is a natural stone that is formed when minerals that have dissolved … Continue reading →

Hot Products for Cold Weather

What could be cooler (or should I say hotter) than great products that help you stay warm, use less energy, and save on heating costs throughout the winter? Electric Throw No need to drag the big blanket off the bed when you want to snuggle in elsewhere. Pick up an electric throw instead. There are many styles, textures, and colors available for under $50.00. Conservation minded folks will appreciate the fact that electric throws can help use less energy rather than turning up the furnace all the time. Electric Rugs? You can find electric rugs and there are also radiant … Continue reading →

Your Guide to Water Purifiers

In this day and age, purifying your water can be important, not only for the taste of the water, but also for your health. Many water sources contain organic contaminates, mineral deposits, such as iron and sulfur, and even arsenic. Filtering your water can improve the taste, the order and remove cloudiness. They are also able to protect against contaminates that may be in the water, such as the arsenic that is mentioned above as well as pesticides from agricultural areas. What are the option in water purifiers? Here is a guide to the different types you can have in … Continue reading →

Using Borax

You may have heard of borax, a product that has many uses around your home. But, do you know where to get it and how to use it? I admit that I was in the dark for a long time about this product that I kept hearing so much about. But I did some research, and I would like to share it with you. First of all, what is borax? It is a naturally occurring mineral compound called sodium borate. Where can you get borax? You can find borax in pretty much any grocery store, although it is one of … Continue reading →