LetsBuild.org - Articles: Home Maintenance and Repairs

Insulation Tips

no@spam.com (Thomas Kerrin) — Sat, 30 May 2009 10:00:00 PDT

We're all feeling the pinch just now, especially when it comes to energy bills. We may not be able to control oil and gas prices, but we can certainly affect the energy efficiency of our homes, having a knock-on effect on our gas bills.

10 Steps to Replacing Damaged Drywall

no@spam.com (Kevin Nelson) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Drywall is a material used for facing many internal walls and ceilings in modern buildings. It comprises gypsum rock pressed between two thick sheets of paper.

Winter Storm: Protecting Your Home From Its Wrath

no@spam.com (Ben Anton) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Home owners know that a little preparation one early Fall Saturday afternoon can dramatically help you weather the affects of a winter storm this season. Being ready for a storm is just as important as being ready for a natural disaster or other emergency.

Window Replacement Vs. Old Window Restoration: Find Out What Contractors Say

no@spam.com (Richard Dinae) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:30:00 PDT

Let us face it: some old windows really last a long time, but restoring it is as expensive as getting a window replacement. This may sound surprising to many homeowners but if you compare your old windows to a newer window, you can see the difference.

Keeping Clean Your Vinyl Windows

no@spam.com (Richard Dinae) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:00:00 PDT

Proper maintenance and cleaning of your vinyl windows, whatever brand it may be, is important for the look of your house or building. Not only that, but proper cleaning can result to a longer life span of your vinyl windows.

Generator Systems: The Best Generator Systems

no@spam.com (Jayesh Bagde) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:30:00 PDT

Generators are very useful machines as a back up solution in case of power outage. It provides another source of electricity when needed.

Keeping Your Family Healthy With a Clean Home

no@spam.com (Dave Roth) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:30:00 PDT

If you want to keep your family healthy, one of the ways you can do that is to keep your home cleaner. This includes things like cleaning air ducts and mopping floors to keep germs down.

Home Sauna: Maintenance Tips

no@spam.com (Amy Nut) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:00:00 PDT

A home sauna can be a real treat. You'll experience all the benefits of a proper sauna and sweat bath right in your own home.

Protecting Your Home From Lightning

no@spam.com (Salihu Ibrahim) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:00 PDT

If you live in an area where there are plenty of thunderstorms, you need to be very careful about the idea of lightning striking your house. It can wreak havoc on your home in many different ways.

Affordable Home Improvement Tips

no@spam.com (Bill McCowen) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:30:00 PDT

We all want to make improvements and upgrades to our home, but it's not always financially possible. Major renovations cost major money, but that doesn't mean you can't start with minor repairs.