Articles in Design & Planning
Programmable Thermostats Save Money
Installing a programmable thermostat is a very easy home improvement project and one that could save you quite a bit of money. Installing a programmable thermostat helps save energy by automatically turning …
You Better Hurry Up and Buy Lots of 100W Incandescent Light Bulbs
I’m going to try my best to keep my politics in check with this post. However, if you haven’t paying attention you might be …
Ladder-Tite – Ladder Stabilizing Brackets
Climbing extension ladders can be quite dangerous and intimidating to the average home owner. One of the big dangers with ladder safety is having a ladder slip/slide to one side or …
Construction Estimating
Readers often email me asking how much a new home will cost to build. Construction estimating is a complicated process that takes years to refine. However, with a few basic guidelines a homeowner can …
Backup Generator – When the Lights Go Out
Hurricane Irene is breathing down our neck here in NH today. As the storm approaches I thought it was a good time to revise an older post here …
Guest Post by Scott Anthony
As focus shifts to more economic and eco-friendly energy sources, some families and businesses are turning to renewable energy sources. Geothermal heating, windmills, and hydroelectric generators are becoming more and more …
Selecting A House Building Lot
Probably one of the most important things to consider when building a new home is selecting a house building lot. While the building lot may seem fairly straight forward the reality …
How To Attach A Flag Pole To Vinyl Siding
Attaching a flag pole bracket to vinyl siding is an easy home improvement project that will allow you to show your patriotism on your home. However, if …





