Answer: Painting your home’s interior is not only a lot of work, it’s expensive. And because the color must be custom-mixed in some cases, you want to be sure you buy enough. A second problem with paint: You’ll have to store leftovers in a place where they won’t freeze. That ruins paint. To calculate the […]

Answer: Yes! Some new and older technologies exist that will greatly reduce and maybe eliminate the need for painting the outside of your house.  Here are two types. Vinyl Coatings: Liquid vinyl coatings have been used since 1965 in Great Britain and have been available in the U.S. since 1985.  One brand Liquid Vinyl Siding […]

Answer: Mold, mildew and the sun’s UV rays can cause the wood on your deck to weather and lose its color, but there are some things you can do to restore its shine.  Some work better than others and some may actually damage your deck. Here are two methods discussed. * Pressure washing. One of […]

Answer: Here are some things to consider before you purchase your new outdoor cooking machine. * Heat Distribution.  More heat (high BTU’s) is not necessarily better.  Many grills offer plenty of heat and ease of startup but may not provide good heat distribution.  Most of the time you won’t need cooking temperatures higher than 500 […]

Answer: Time change is a great time to check smoke and CO detectors and a number of other safety items. Here are a few to check or add … Check home and outbuilding storage areas for hazardous materials. Discard (properly) any outdated, no longer used, or poor condition items. Also move away any within reach […]