Answer: A great solution is to paint your garage floor using a specially designed epoxy. Here are some tips. Note: follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and safety practices. 1. Clean the floor: The floor must be clean and free from large cracks and that might keep the epoxy from adhering. Concrete cleaners are available […]

While the list of tips for avoiding house eating insects is long, a few common and practical ideas are listed here. Heavy foliage – high grass, bushes and trees against the house, etc., are interstates for wood destroying insects such as carpenter ants and shelter and privacy for others such as termites – keep grass, […]

Answer: Removing the “popcorn” texture from ceilings isn’t difficult – just time consuming and messy. Here are some tips for getting back to basics – sheetrock. 1. Asbestos: Scrape a small sample of the popcorn into a plastic bag and send to an EPA approved testing lab to test for asbestos. If present you’ll need […]

Answer: New “switchable” window technology (sometimes called “smart windows”) may be the answer. “Smart windows” can change their shading and or thermal characteristics with the flip of the switch. Here are some examples: Thermochromic. These windows use gel-based coatings which, in response to heat, automatically change from clear to diffused to white and reflective. The […]

Some would say that fall is a tough time of the year to attract birds, however, it can be a great time to attract migrating and winter relocating birds. Here are some tips for attracting birds as fall approaches. Food – Foods high in oils and fats such as suet, nyjer seed and black oil […]