DIY – Know The Trade

editor — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:05:50 +0000

DIY is such and enjoyable past time that many people are turning to it to get their home repairs done. Cash strapped homeowners have no choice for though they haven’t got enough cash for a contractor, they still need to repair their home for safety and practical reasons.
DIY is simple if you take it to heart and learn as much as you can from the experts; watching TV, reading books and other educational materials. The first part of learning the trade has some undesirable side effects which is mistakes, accept it and take it in so you can focus form your mistakes. Invest in a manageable collection of tools that are to last you a lifetime. Once you begin doing DIY, you just can’t stop for it brings out the kid in you and the amazement that you have done a good job.

Insulation = Energy Savings (Part 2)

Avatar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:47:19 +0000

The doors and jamb may not be able to hold the weight of a two paned door or window so other solutions must be found. Draperies and curtains that have some insulating ability like those made of thick materials such as wool or similar materials can add insulation keeping cold air in and the warm air out. Living rooms and other spaces of the house that do not have double glazed windows can be given higher reflective properties by using special glass that has a slight mirroring or better yet have some car window tint installed into the ones that face into the sun during the hottest times of the day. They would allow the sun’s rays to be reflected outwards filtering out harmful UV in the process.

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DIY – Know The Trade

Insulation = Energy Savings (Part 2)