The right heating system depends on your home’s size, the location and the existing infrastructure. A professional HVAC contractor can help you make an informed decision based on your unique needs. Here’s an infographic from comfort24-7.com 
A Guide To Home Heating
October 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
How To Have A Successful Yard Sale
October 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
From the folks at YardSaleHelper.com
17 Facts About Moving
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Today’s infographic comes from Allied Van Lines.
Home Security Systems [infographic]
October 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Imagine a world where every night whenever a family goes to bed, they press a button and 2 ton steel walls close down over their entire house; where everyone has their own personal police officer living in their basement to be sure everything is always alright; and where people are equal, thus, having nothing that others could covet. This world sounds safe, but at a very high and controlling cost.
Now imagine a world where all there is to protect a family is a small steel bar in a wooden door, or a glass window, where the police take at least 15 minutes to respond to a call, and where there are millions of men and women who do not have anything and feel the need to rob for drugs, money or sheer thrill. This world sounds more easy going, but also potentially scary.
It would be agreed that the second scenario is the world today, and everything goes alright, until something goes wrong. Luckily, with home security systems people are able to feel as if they are that much closer to existing in the top scenario. As soon as anything goes wrong in a residence the security alarm goes off, an office is called to immediately phone the police, and the criminal breaking in will generally leave from fear. Any individual who is hoping for steel doors, and in-house policemen should consider this option, because it is one of the safest and most realistic ones available.
How to Repair Doors [video]
October 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve ever had to repair a door you know it can be challenging. Here’s a great video to show you how to easily do your own fix.
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Update Your Kitchen for Under $100
October 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If your kitchen could stand for some enhancements, but a full-scale remodel (and its hefty price tag) has you hoping the ‘80s will make a décor comeback, we have some ideas for you.
These five easy-but-impactful tweaks will give your galley an updated feel. No drills (or banks loans) required.
Swap out the knobs.
Are your knobs bringing you down? Very possibly.
Outdated or underwhelming drawer and cabinet knobs often present one of the biggest opportunities for kitchen improvement.
And luckily, it’s an easy fix!
To make a bold statement, look to bright colors, offbeat materials and the animal kingdom for inspiration.
Display like you mean it.
Kitchen clutter is just another term for décor that hasn’t reached its full potential. Really!
Replace brand-laden packaging with classic jars or canisters and arrange with an eye toward balance: store different food types among uniform containers.
Experiment with labeling, if you like, or keep it simple. Either way, this will add major polish on the cheap.
Deck the walls.
Kitchens are mostly about function, but they deserve a little fashion, too!
Hang a small shelf to artfully display cookbooks and quirky knickknacks like vintage scales or Japanese chef figurines.
Have fun with it!
The beauty of the shelf is that it lets you inject character into your kitchen without using up valuable countertop space.
Step up your textiles.
Kitchen towels and mats present an equally simple and fun way to step up your game.
If your kitchen is a little soft spoken, let the fabric do the talking.
There are countless finds out there, including these fantastic state pride towels from Fab.com.
If your kitchen already has a good color scheme going, opt for simpler textiles that complement the space.
Add nature.
Plants are a mindful decorator’s silver bullet.
Not only do they help clean your home’s air, they also add warmth to a room and don’t cost much.
Given your kitchen’s fluctuations in temperature, it’s best to display plants in a windowsill where they can thrive.
Go with a planter’s box or hanging baskets.
Tip:A few species that make good kitchen companions are: Aluminum Plant, Carex, Comb Flower and Desert Privet.
By BrightNest
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A Smart Smoke Detector?
September 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Nest, the “learning thermostat” maker founded by former Apple’s senior vice president of its iPod division, is reportedly working on a smart smoke detector, according to former Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Lessin.
Kara Swisher of AllThingsD adds that it will be called Protect, and be part of a series of smart devices, including the original thermostat.
Nest’s thermostat does more than turn your furnace and your air conditioning on and off. Nest’s product learns your schedule – when you’re home, when you’re away, how you like the temperature set when you’re there – and figures out how to set itself. It also takes commands from a smartphone, and connects to the household Wi-Fi. A built-in LCD display shows you temperature and current operations, all built into a rotary interface that’s familiar to most people who have used dial-based thermostats.
Read the rest on iMore
NeverWet: Paint seen only when it rains
September 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
You may have heard of NeverWet (I posted about it back in July), but have you heard of using it as invisible paint for wood, concrete, or stone surfaces? Add rain, and your message or art becomes visible!
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