When I heard that Illinois was going to have 20 inches of snow dumped on it within a 24-hour time frame, I did everything I could to make sure the house was in tip-top shape. I made the sure the windows and doors were secure, I went downstairs and took a look at the furnace to make sure it was in … [Read more...]
Money Matters: How to Pay for Home Projects
January 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s easy for me to sit here day after day and tell you about how to put in sump pumps or replace a furnace, but the fact is that all of this stuff takes money. The tools and parts and even time means money in this day and age, and if you have a major improvement such as roof shingles, then you need … [Read more...]
Learning From Your Mistakes: When Home Projects Go Bad
January 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you are reading this, then you are someone who loves the idea of fixing up your own home or making home repairs and saving money on hiring a professional. There is an awesome feeling you get when the drip on your faucet stops or the washing machine leak goes away and it is all because of you. Then … [Read more...]
Furnace Problems: Handling Freeze in the Winter
December 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
Just after I wrote an article about keeping your furnace in top shape for winter, I find myself sitting in my living room typing away with frozen fingers. Yesterday, as my wife and I began watching an episode of “No Ordinary Family” on Hulu.com, I heard a strange sound coming from the vent. It … [Read more...]
Keeping Tabs: Ensure Your Furnace Is Always Working
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
At 3 a.m. this morning, my wife woke me from a dead sleep because it was 65 degrees in the house when it was supposed to be 74. I freaked out, because I have three small children and cold temperatures can be bad. Luckily, I was able to fix what was wrong, and before long, the heat was back up and … [Read more...]
