Home Improvement

One of my biggest pet peeves is the fact that real customer service seems to be a thing of the past. Good service is often as simple as basic good manners and a pleasant personality and yet this seems harder and harder to come by. In restaurants servers seem to be under the impression that they can deliver poor service and still be assured a tip, n...

With oil and natural gas prices rocketing, a renewed interest in keeping heating costs under control has has been sparked. Homeowner's have an ignited passion in understanding energy saving methods. If you're in this boat, stuck in cold waters, here are some tips for energy saving tricks of the trade.

If you're living in a home with a furnace that's...

The secret is out! The single most important element in decorating is lighting. 

Can a draft through a window or door cause damage? It can. Damage to your bank account! A single, seemingly minor, draft through a window can increase your energy bill by as much as 3%. In addition, a damp draft can make a room feel colder than it really is, while a dry draft can cause dry throats and skin.

So it pays to pay attention to drafts in y...

Guest blog by Brian Turner (http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/brian/bio.htm)

It is not uncommon for older homes to contain asbestos. This hazardous chemical can be found in walls and in ceilings. The problem that many people face is the fact that they renovate older homes and stir up a lot of this dust. First, you need to know what asbestos c...