Measure twice and cut once:

This tip applies to everyone. When a carpenter or handyman is about to cut material for their project, cuts and measurements will come out more accurately if this tip is followed through correctly. For people who are new to carpentry this carpentry tip will help them save on time and material.

Get to the point:

For your home's central air conditioning system to last as long as possible, proper maintenance is a must. By caring for your unit properly, you will extend its life, keep energy costs down, and will keep your system running at peak performance.

To keep your central air conditioner system in top-performing condition, follow these tips:

There are good reasons to have your lawn professionally cut which have nothing to do with finding time or getting the mower to start. Grass that is properly cut is healthier and more disease resistant and is much less likely to suffer damage under extreme weather conditions.

When the grass is actively growing during warmer months, it gets longer more quickly between cuttings. However, mowing off more than one third of the grass blades will result in tips that easily burn and turn brown in the heat, so it’s important to avoid letting the grass get too long between cuttings.

Soils tend to dry out (and shrink) during the summer and to absorb water (and swell) during the winter and spring. As this occurs your house and foundation will move up and down. So long as the foundation movement is not great enough to damage the house and/or foundation, it is not a problem.

There is a seemingly endless array of decisions to make when purchasing a home. Where do I want to live? How much home can I afford? What amenities and features do I want in my home?

Another important question that many buyers face is: do I want to purchase a new home or an existing home?

The answer to this question may be a bit tricky, as there are a number of pros and cons to purchasing both a new home and an existing home. Here are some factors to consider when making your decision between new and old:

When purchasing a home, many buyers focus on the structure and appearance, sometimes forgetting the importance of safe and reliable electrical installations. In order for your home to run well, you need to keep it powered. A thorough electrical inspection is the only way to find out what problems may exist with the existing electrical systems before you make the final decision to buy.

Every Month

• Check that fire extinguisher(s) are fully charged. Re-charge if necessary.
• Examine heating/cooling air filters and replace or clean as necessary.
• Inspect and clean humidifiers and electronic air cleaners.
• If the house has hot water heating, bleed radiator valves.
• Clean gutters and downspouts. Ensure that downspouts are secure, and that the discharge of the downspouts is appropriate. Remove debris from window wells.

An area where we have some of our greatest energy loss is our windows. A simple solution is to create a double paned window by using a magnetic interior insulating window. This unit is just placed on the side of the window that is in your home. It helps create a dead air space, similar to a double pane window; however most double paned windows use a gas to help provide a higher insulating value.

Asbestos is a tiny fiber that was used in the past primarily as insulation. It was also added to some building materials to provide added strength and flame resistance. The problem with asbestos is that it has been shown to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma in individuals that were exposed to large amounts of free-floating asbestos fibers in the air.

Buyers take note – there is a minefield of seller turn-offs you can trigger that hold the potential to keep you from getting the home you want at the best price and terms, or to unnecessarily complicate dealings with your home’s seller.