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Mildew and Mold Smell – Front Load Washing Machines
June 27, 2010 – 3:57 pm | 8 Comments
Mildew and Mold Smell – Front Load Washing Machines

Removing Mildew & Mold Smell from Front Loader Washers
Recently we started noticing a mildew / mold smell in our laundry room. It didn’t take long for me to realize that our new (6 months ago) …

DIY Tips From Lennox on How to Extend the Life of Your A/C This Summer
June 8, 2010 – 6:55 pm | No Comment
DIY Tips From Lennox on How to Extend the Life of Your A/C This Summer

DIY Tips from Lennox
To help consumers add years to the life of their air conditioning system, Bill Cunningham, a home cooling and energy efficiency expert with Lennox – a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling …

Whole House Fans Vs Attic Fans
May 26, 2010 – 6:00 am | 51 Comments
Whole House Fans Vs Attic Fans

Difference Between Whole House Fans and Attic Fans
As summer quickly approaches I wanted to share an archived post about whole house fans and gable attic fans. This post was written to help a reader decide …

High Style Meets Functional Innovation in the New Berwick Collection from American Standard
March 22, 2010 – 1:53 pm | One Comment
High Style Meets Functional Innovation in the New Berwick Collection from American Standard

Berwick Collection from American Standard
A complete collection of bathroom faucets distinguished by smooth lines and relaxed contours.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 19, 2010) — Inspired by the ribbon mills on the banks of the scenic Susquehanna River, …

Laundry Room Sewer Smell Solved – Plumbing Trap
February 15, 2010 – 8:18 pm | 4 Comments
Laundry Room Sewer Smell Solved – Plumbing Trap

Sewer Smell – Washing Machine Plumbing Trap Problem
Recently a good friend of mine asked me what might be causing his laundry room to have a sewer smell. Obviously this was a serious problem that needed …

Save Money – Turn Off Gas Fireplace Pilot
February 14, 2010 – 5:59 am | 3 Comments
Save Money – Turn Off Gas Fireplace Pilot

Turn Off Gas Fireplace Pilot
We’re all looking for ways to save money this winter. One sure fire way to save some money this winter is to turn off the gas fireplace pilot. The pilot flame …

New From Delta at 2010 International Builder’s Show
January 25, 2010 – 9:39 pm | One Comment
New From Delta at 2010 International Builder’s Show

New Products From Delta
We had the pleasure of visiting the Delta exhibit at this year’s International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas. The exhibit was huge and filled with lots of new products that we wanted …

Solar Box Window Heater
January 16, 2010 – 3:00 pm | 5 Comments
Solar Box Window Heater

Solar Box Heater
Solar energy can be used to heat your home in several ways including this easy DIY solution. The idea here is to put solar box window heaters in south facing windows during the …