With rising heating and cooling costs for our homes and with no sign of relief in the future, it’s no wonder why many homeowners are always continuously looking for cost effective ways to reduce the energy efficiency of their homes. Now, having this in mind, one of the most cost effective an[...]
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October 25th, 2009 - 5:30 pm § in Home Improvement Resources & Tips, Windows & doors
Replacement windows | Replacement windows prices | Replacement window types
August 13th, 2009 - 10:27 pm § in Decks-Porches, Home Improvement Resources & Tips
How to Fix a Heaving Deck
How to Fix a Heaving Deck A reader wrote in with questions about why her deck is heaving up and down though seasonal changes Dear Mike, Two years ago, my husband and his good friend built a above ground deck for our home. All has been good, except last winter we experienced our deck start to heave [...]
August 12th, 2009 - 6:40 am § in Decks-Porches, Home Improvement Resources & Tips
wood vs composite decks
Wood vs Composite decking – how do you choose? As a home improvement contractor and a builder of decks in Massachusetts, I’m often asked “wood vs composite decking” what’s the best choice in decking material? Well, when you are doing your research on wood vs composite decking, you [...]
August 12th, 2009 - 6:39 am § in Decks-Porches, Home Improvement Resources & Tips
mahogany stain
Mahogany decking comes in a wide-range of species and color, supplied by many countries around the globe. However, not all mahogany decking are alike. The type of mahogany decking you’ll find most here in Massachusetts and in the rest of the country will refer to — American Mahogany. American Ma[...]
August 12th, 2009 - 6:38 am § in Finish Carpentry, Home Improvement Resources & Tips
Finish-carpentry-techniques
Finish carpentry is one of many projects more and more home owners are doing on their own. A few reasons for this would be because of the economy and lack of money, or because of the amense availability of finish carpentry and home improvement information that is accessible. Sometimes even with all [...]
August 12th, 2009 - 6:36 am § in Home Improvement Resources & Tips
energy efficient replacement windows ma
Tips to Save Money This Year With Energy Efficient Doors Exterior doors are the main focal point to your home when entering and existing your home. Therefore, purchasing a energy efficient door is a perfect place to start when trying to reduce your home heating/cooling costs. Down below I have some [...]