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FURNACE FILTERSThe quality of the air we breathe influences our general health and well-being. Dust and other airborne particles can cause a variety of ailments ranging from simple allergic reactions to more complicated respiratory diseases. Maintaining clean furnace filters in your home will hel...

AIR FILTER TYPESMechanical air filters, such as high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, remove particles by capturing them on filter materials. Most mechanical air filters are good at capturing larger airborne particles — such as dust, pollen, some mold spores, and animal dander — and par...

REMOVING OIL STAINS on the garage floor......Remove the surface oil by sprinkling cat litter to soak it up. Then clear away the cat litter and focus on the stain. Make a paste of hot water and dry dish or laundry detergent. Use a stiff bristle scrub brush to scrub the area with the paste. Hose th...

Organizing your home can give you not only more space but help you maintain your sanity by keeping items in their assigned spots. Learning to purge your belongings also helps to avoid clutter. Consider giving unused articles to a charity. Letting go of these articles that are not in use will give...

Once you have decided to buy a new home, several questions crowd into your mind. “How much can I afford?” is usually one of the first questions. The answer is a simple mathematical formula: The amount of cash you can invest as a down payment, plus the amount of money you can qualify to borrow, eq...

Whether you are buying a condo, a previously owned home or a new one, you should consider having a professional home inspection. It costs money, but it is worth every cent. A qualified home inspector will thoroughly examine the property. They know about major systems and can discover problems tha...

Marble and Granite countertops are two beautiful additions to any high-end kitchen. However, due to their unique physical properties, each is suited to different uses and requires extra care. Marble's special random appearance and natural veins add warmth and elegance to kitchens. However, it is ...

When the treads in a staircase come loose, squeaking occurs. If you can get underneath the stairs, fixing the treads is easy.Attach an L Bracket from the underside of the tread to the stringer, the long piece of wood that connects the treads and runs diagonally up the wall.Squeaky stair kits are ...

When it comes time to remodel, many homeowners think do-it-yourself is the smartest and most cost effective way to get the job done. Do-it-yourself projects can be great if you are taking on a small project, but when remodeling major portions of your home, such as a kitchen or bathroom, there are...

There are no words that children love to hear any more than Summer Vacation. Whether it's a trip to the beach, the mountains, or a visit to Grandmother's house, the break from the routine can be therapy to restore our bodies and souls. So many options are available that allow the family to get aw...