http://factoidz.com/experts-in/home/ home articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-with-your-mortgage-company-to-avoid-going-into-foreclosure/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-with-your-mortgage-company-to-avoid-going-into-foreclosure/ A lost job, a death in the family, too many bills piling up - there are many reasons why families today are losing their homes. However, there are many actions you can take to try and save your home before it's foreclosed on. The first thing to do is contact your mortgage company! It's th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/foreclosures-vs-short-sales-what-is-the-difference.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-phantom-loads-or-vampire-power-draws/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-phantom-loads-or-vampire-power-draws/ Finally, after many years of being known of only by extremely frugal people and energy researchers, phantom loads or vampire power draws are making headline news. These silent thieves of energy consume up to seventy five percent of all the energy used by home electronics, according to Department ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-phantom-loads-or-vampire-power-draws.jpg http://factoidz.com/bartending-101-setting-up-a-home-bar/ http://factoidz.com/bartending-101-setting-up-a-home-bar/ This is for every man and woman out there who isn't a bartender but likes to play one when at home entertaining guests. I have bartended for a few years (too many, but I don't feel like aging myself). I built my own bar at home, in my kitchen. It has hanging glass racks and room for all of my sup... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-bachelor-and-bachelorette-parties-lets-groove-tonight.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-cut-your-water-use-with-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-cut-your-water-use-with-easy-steps/ How To Save Water and Reduce Your Water Bill You can't do much about your taxes, mortgage, insurance or phone bill but you can cut your electricity and water bills by using less. You water bill is typically the smaller of the two bills, depending on what type of yard you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/p/frugal-living-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-off-of-solar-power-alone/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-live-off-of-solar-power-alone/ Now that the federal government has renewed rebates of up to thirty percent for home solar energy systems many people are considering the idea of adding them to their homes. Currently the federal rebate for solar photovoltaic or PV systems, that provide some or all of a home's electricity, is thi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/solar-power-becoming-more-affordable.jpg http://factoidz.com/high-altitude-cooking-and-the-boiling-point-of-water/ http://factoidz.com/high-altitude-cooking-and-the-boiling-point-of-water/ The boiling point of water changes depending on what altitude you live at. For those living in Aspen Colorado the boiling point of water is about 94 degrees Celsius or 202 Fahrenheit. As seen on this Temperature Converter ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/high-altitude-cooking-and-the-boiling-point-of-water.jpg http://factoidz.com/backyard-pool-maintenance/ http://factoidz.com/backyard-pool-maintenance/ As much fun as a backyard pool can be, maintaining the chemical balance needed for a clean clear pool can become a nightmare. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Periodic testing and a few minutes a day tending to your pool will allow your pool o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/backyard-pool-maintenance.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-a-great-party/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-a-great-party/ Entertaining at home is a great way to see old friends, make new ones, and save money at the same time! Many of us are afraid and for good reason of having people over to our homes. Yes it requires a bit of work, but it is sooooo worth it in the end. In this article I will show you great ways to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-engagement-parties-were-engaged-time-to-party.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-paint-clouds-on-a-ceiling/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-paint-clouds-on-a-ceiling/ Recently I was hired to paint a ceiling for a playroom. I have painted a lot of things in my life but this was a first. For me the only way to learn was to do. I started by finding out what kind of clouds they wanted. They wanted cirrus clouds, so my first step was to research cirrus clouds, g... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-paint-clouds-on-a-ceiling.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell/ http://factoidz.com/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell/ The year is 2040. We still don’t have flying cars, but as we approach the middle of the first century of the new millennium, the technology available to the average person would make any late 20th century tech-head... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/the-future-of-the-fuel-cell.jpg http://factoidz.com/asian-tablescape-made-simple/ http://factoidz.com/asian-tablescape-made-simple/ Well today I am off to a catering event, the host wants a buffet table to rival and impress her neighbor who is known for her beautiful table designs. My Idea is to create a theme to accent the menu, as opposed to working around her decor. This is one avenue which has set me apart from many other... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/asian-tablescape-made-simple.jpg http://factoidz.com/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions/ http://factoidz.com/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions/ Mineral spirits are purchased at a paint supply store and are used for various things. Mainly they are used for paint clean up on paint brushes, mistakes made while painting, thinning paint to make it easier to scrape, and as a degreaser in auto and machine shops. I use mineral spirits to help clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/mineral-spirits-common-uses-cool-tricks-and-precautions.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ Americans use electrical power at an unprecedented rate. In fact, per capita, Americans use more power than any other nation in the world. We have become a gluttonous and wasteful nation, to the detriment of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/obtaining-a-permit-for-a-backyard-deck-is-easier-than-you-think/ http://factoidz.com/obtaining-a-permit-for-a-backyard-deck-is-easier-than-you-think/ Are you interested in adding onto your home with a custom deck? The idea can be exciting and daunting all at the same time. While you may be picturing fun-filled backyard barbecues, you may also be dreading the headache of the permit process. Don't let this process derail you deck plans. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/building-a-diy-wood-deck-your-quick-start-guide.jpg http://factoidz.com/12-tips-for-better-grocery-shopping/ http://factoidz.com/12-tips-for-better-grocery-shopping/ 1. Eat before you shop. Never go shopping on an empty stomach. Even for clothes. With a full stomach, you will be able to concentrate on the prices and heal... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-ways-to-save-money-on-groceries-each-month.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-cook-with-a-low-carbon-footprint-select-and-prepare-eco-friendly-meals/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-cook-with-a-low-carbon-footprint-select-and-prepare-eco-friendly-meals/ Many eco conscious people are looking for ways to lower their carbon footprint, or the direct and indirect amount of CO2 that is produced by each of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-cook-with-a-low-carbon-footprint-select-and-prepare-eco-friendly-meals.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-layer-a-lasagna-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-layer-a-lasagna-garden/ How to Layer a Lasagna Garden. First gather your ingredients. A whole pile of old newspapers. Bales of Hay Lucerne is wonderful as it supplies alot of great nutrients Composted cow manure Compost if you have some A bag of lime Som... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-layer-a-lasagna-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/simple-ways-to-living-frugally-in-the-home-and-at-the-grocery-store/ http://factoidz.com/simple-ways-to-living-frugally-in-the-home-and-at-the-grocery-store/ With today’s economy, many people are strapped for cash and many families are trying to be more budget-friendly. So what are some ways to save money in the long run? If you have children, then you know that they are always seeking snack foods. Going to the grocery store and seeing the prices of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simple-ways-to-living-frugally-in-the-home-and-at-the-grocery-store.jpg http://factoidz.com/more-frugal-living/ http://factoidz.com/more-frugal-living/ With today’s economy, many people are strapped for cash and many families are trying to be more budget-friendly. So what are some ways to save money in the long run? If you have children, then you know that they are always seeking snack foods. Going to the grocery store and seeing the prices of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/p/frugal-living-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy/ http://factoidz.com/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy/ There are those who believe that mankind is making an enormous adverse impact on the Earth. Some even think that the damage we humans have done is already irreversible and we have doomed the planet to an accelerated warming of the globe. There are others how... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/living-off-the-grid-diy-guide-to-transitioning-your-home-to-renewable-energy.jpg http://factoidz.com/never-marry-the-age-of-cougarism-and-reasons-why-men-should-only-court-women-between-45-and-60/ http://factoidz.com/never-marry-the-age-of-cougarism-and-reasons-why-men-should-only-court-women-between-45-and-60/ Check out Jimi Hendrix's "Who Knows" track performed with his band of Gypsy as you read this.  Now before you engage this mental massage, turn your celly off, and turn the TV on mute. Now relax, and Say God is Great seven times. Again God is Great. At my tender age of 41 I hav... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/never-marry-the-age-of-cougarism-and-reasons-why-men-should-only-court-women-between-45-and-60.jpg http://factoidz.com/dog-breeds-that-make-good-pets-for-families-with-children/ http://factoidz.com/dog-breeds-that-make-good-pets-for-families-with-children/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dog-breeds-that-make-good-pets-for-families-with-children.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-bathroom-vent-fan-part-2/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-a-bathroom-vent-fan-part-2/ Introduction In Part 1 of this article we ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-a-bathroom-vent-fan-part-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/plants-for-your-garden-that-bloom-year-round/ http://factoidz.com/plants-for-your-garden-that-bloom-year-round/ Every gardener wishes to have beautiful flowers and is faced with the challenge that, when spring and summer end, they are often left with gardens which are brown and bare.  Still, knowing which plants can bloom year round can offer lovely alternatives when the roses and lilies aren’t in flower.�... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/plants-for-your-garden-that-bloom-year-round.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-part-1/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-part-1/ Introduction Installing a bathroom exhaust fan is a relatively easy project for any moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-installing-a-bathroom-exhaust-fan-part-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/defeat-clutter-before-it-defeats-you-for-your-healths-sake/ http://factoidz.com/defeat-clutter-before-it-defeats-you-for-your-healths-sake/ Clutter can seem harmless and eccentric, an endearing characterisitic even, in some cases, of people that we love.  However, it can be dangerous, and clearing it out can be beneficial to your health, helping you to avoid accidents in the home, messes that can attract unwanted household pests, and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/defeat-clutter-before-it-defeats-you-for-your-healths-sake.jpg http://factoidz.com/entertaining-in-your-garden-ideas-for-garden-parties/ http://factoidz.com/entertaining-in-your-garden-ideas-for-garden-parties/ Entertaining in a pretty yard or garden setting is to already begin with a wonderful ambiance--especially if you live in an area where you can pretty much rely on the weather to smile on you during the warm... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/entertaining-in-your-garden-ideas-for-garden-parties.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush/ http://factoidz.com/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush/ The American Dental Association recommends that we replace our toothbrushes every 3-4 months. What can you do with an old worn out toothbrush or a new one for that matter? Toothbrushes are great tools to use for small, delicate and/or difficult to reach areas.  Before you throw away that old tooth ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-ways-to-recycle-or-reuse-an-old-toothbrush.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-feed-your-family-on-a-budget-with-smart-shopping-and-simple-recipes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-feed-your-family-on-a-budget-with-smart-shopping-and-simple-recipes/ I am the oldest of 5 boys. I have grown to have an appreciation of what my parents went through trying to feed us, as I am now the father of 4 boys of my own. They are all grown now, but when they were teenagers, they all ate l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-feed-your-family-on-a-budget-with-smart-shopping-and-simple-recipes.jpg http://factoidz.com/easy-to-grow-vegetables/ http://factoidz.com/easy-to-grow-vegetables/ Back yard gardening is the epitome of frugal living. For the cost of seed, some bedding plants and water, you can have a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables for a fraction of what you would pay at the supermarket. And as food c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/easy-to-grow-vegetables.jpg http://factoidz.com/who-really-owns-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/who-really-owns-your-home/ We all want a piece of the “American Dream”. So each year, by the thousands we search high and low for the perfect home. When we find it, we trot off to our bank or the local mortgage broker to take out a loan to buy the ho... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/who-really-owns-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/staples-for-your-kitchen-versatile-foods-you-can-use-to-fix-any-meal/ http://factoidz.com/staples-for-your-kitchen-versatile-foods-you-can-use-to-fix-any-meal/ Every mother knows that planning out meals is difficult.  First you have to write down what you are planning, then you have to go out and get the things needed to make the meal.  Where do you find the time?  How much money is it going to costs?  Hate going to the grocery store and having to get ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/staples-for-your-kitchen-versatile-foods-you-can-use-to-fix-any-meal.jpg http://factoidz.com/low-maintenance-house-plants-snake-plant-spider-plant-peace-lily-and-more/ http://factoidz.com/low-maintenance-house-plants-snake-plant-spider-plant-peace-lily-and-more/ House Plants add more than beauty and personality to a room - they can actually make your home healthier!! Many, if not most of the materials used to build our homes and offices are loaded with chemicals that are known to cause a variety of health problems in people, including cance... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/low-maintenance-house-plants-snake-plant-spider-plant-peace-lily-and-more.jpg http://factoidz.com/lasagna-gardening/ http://factoidz.com/lasagna-gardening/ For the Gardener who wants to create a garden easily with little effort and do digging, the simplest & fastest way is to do a no dig garden which some have called a Lasagne Garden. This can be used for growing vegetables, flowers or anything at all. There is little or no maintenance and you w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-4.jpg http://factoidz.com/ten-steps-to-design-and-build-your-own-backyard-irrigation-system/ http://factoidz.com/ten-steps-to-design-and-build-your-own-backyard-irrigation-system/ 1) Inventory: Need to know what existing watering system or systems you currently have for your whole front and back yard. Some folk have never had water available in their back yard. Or they have a sprinkler system in their front yard but not in their back yard. Or they have well water in the back ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ten-steps-to-design-and-build-your-own-backyard-irrigation-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-financial-life/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-financial-life/ Every one struggles with financial burdens, and everyone wants financial freedom.  I have had my share of ends and outs and troubles concerning our household finances from one time to another.  I have found some things to be tried and true, and I will share them with you. First of all, it is im... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-organize-your-financial-life.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors/ With the unemployment rate skyrocketing through the roof it is only natural that we might see some shifting of professions within our communities. The bank teller that you've been seeing in the drive-thru might be selling avon or waitressing at your favorite restaurant. This is fin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-recognize-and-avoid-contractor-impersonators-and-unlicensed-contractors.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-free-time-around-the-house-productively/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-free-time-around-the-house-productively/ Each day offers new ventures, maybe it is time to do something creative or maybe just memorable for yourself.  Having been a stay at home mom for many years, you would be surprised at what you can find to do.  I am going to share some things I have done during one of my days at home. Ever thoug... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-free-time-around-the-house-productively.jpg http://factoidz.com/dahlias-for-your-home-and-garden/ http://factoidz.com/dahlias-for-your-home-and-garden/ Scientific Name : Dahlia Family : Compositeae Common names : Dahlia, Dalia Flowering Season : July- October Colour : Varied Dahlia is a flowering plant originating from Mexico. The blooms are generally curvaceous or spiky with single or mu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-rollie-pollies-aka-doodle-bugs-woodlice-pill-bugs-and-sow-bugs/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-rollie-pollies-aka-doodle-bugs-woodlice-pill-bugs-and-sow-bugs/ Rollie Pollie bugs are known my a number of other names, Doodle bugs, Woodlice, Pill bugs and Snow bugs, to name a few. The scientific name for these little guys is Armadillidium Nasatum. The name reflects the Armadillo like st... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-rollie-pollies-aka-doodle-bugs-woodlice-pill-bugs-and-sow-bugs.jpg http://factoidz.com/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air/ http://factoidz.com/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air/ All winter you have the house closed up and the furnace on. A good part of the summer you have the house closed up and the air conditioning on. When you think about it, not much fresh air gets through. And with today’s newer homes bein... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/25-houseplants-that-clean-indoor-air.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-does-service-magic-compare-with-angies-list/ http://factoidz.com/how-does-service-magic-compare-with-angies-list/ As an avid home improvement enthusiast, I do lots of renovation projects around the house (often to the chagrin of my wife!). From kitchen remodeling to bathroom projects to building new decks, I love all sorts of DIY home repair and renovation projects. For some projects I use contractors, and h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-does-service-magic-compare-with-angies-list.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-tomato-gardening-how-to-grow-healthy-tomatoes-in-your-backyard-garden/ http://factoidz.com/diy-tomato-gardening-how-to-grow-healthy-tomatoes-in-your-backyard-garden/ Yes its that time again, time to get ready and start to plant one of the most popular plants in a home vegetable garden. Tomatoes are actually quite easy to grow and they come in hundreds of colors and shapes depending on the variety. The days to harvest depends upon the variety of tomato and of ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-tomato-gardening-how-to-grow-healthy-tomatoes-in-your-backyard-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-safe-to-use-power-pressure-washers-on-home-windows/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-safe-to-use-power-pressure-washers-on-home-windows/ Steam pressure washers are great cleaning tools for both the home as well as the industrial environment. But this is a different version of power pressure washers which uses more of steam than brute machine force to clean. One most common cleaning usage is of course, sofa fabrics, couch covers and c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-14.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-most-energy-efficient-and-cost-efficient-space-heater/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-the-most-energy-efficient-and-cost-efficient-space-heater/ With the rising costs of home heating, everyone is looking for more cost effective ways to stay warm in the winter. High efficiency heating systems, programmable thermostats, increased insulation and weatherproofing windows and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-the-most-energy-efficient-and-cost-efficient-space-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-is-my-toilet-running-how-to-diagnose-the-causes-of-a-running-toilet-and-how-to-fix-it/ http://factoidz.com/why-is-my-toilet-running-how-to-diagnose-the-causes-of-a-running-toilet-and-how-to-fix-it/ To best answer your question - It would be best to go over some basics, so you can determine for yourself what the actual problem is.  There can be several things that are causing the problem and with a little information you can eliminate what isn't YOUR particular problem/ Consider first the t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-is-my-toilet-running-how-to-diagnose-the-causes-of-a-running-toilet-and-how-to-fix-it.jpg http://factoidz.com/dish-washing-the-green-way/ http://factoidz.com/dish-washing-the-green-way/ What is more appealing than watching your spouse, barefoot and pregnant, standing at the kitchen sink, early on a Saturday Morning with Cat Stevens’ music playing through the Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/dish-washing-the-green-way.jpg http://factoidz.com/reduce-the-cost-of-heating-and-cooling-your-home-install-a-programmable-digital-thermostat/ http://factoidz.com/reduce-the-cost-of-heating-and-cooling-your-home-install-a-programmable-digital-thermostat/ Did you know that the average American family spends in excess of $2,200 every year to heat and cool their homes? Did you know that you could reduce your heating and cooling cost by 9 percent by installing and using a programmable, digit... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/reduce-the-cost-of-heating-and-cooling-your-home-install-a-programmable-digital-thermostat.jpg http://factoidz.com/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment/ http://factoidz.com/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment/ Hot off the presses! Seriously big news about the $8,000 tax credit!  READ THIS! The Federal Housing Administration (F.H.A.) is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment. "We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the home buyer tax cred... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/8000-tax-credit-now-may-be-used-for-your-down-payment.jpg http://factoidz.com/survival-guide-for-the-stay-at-home-mom/ http://factoidz.com/survival-guide-for-the-stay-at-home-mom/ Don't misunderstand the title, I am a mother and I love it but I have also learned that you have to continue loving yourself or you'll turn into a bad episode of Desperate Housewives (which I record every week). I think the biggest issue is, being a mother, you love everyone else more, as you should... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/survival-guide-for-the-stay-at-home-mom.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-stop-the-bed-bugs-from-biting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-stop-the-bed-bugs-from-biting/ Increased international travel, changes in pest management practices and a lack of public awareness has led to a resurgence of bedbugs in the United States unseen since World War II.  Spotting and eradicati... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-stop-the-bed-bugs-from-biting.jpg http://factoidz.com/product-review-of-the-sonic-scrubber-kitchen-and-bath-power-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/product-review-of-the-sonic-scrubber-kitchen-and-bath-power-cleaner/ The Sonic Scrubber is a cleaning tool that can be used in your home or on your vehicle. It looks like a high powered toothbrush, but it is indeed a cleaning tool. It comes with one cleaning head and multiple other cleaning heads of vari... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/product-review-of-the-sonic-scrubber-kitchen-and-bath-power-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-home/ For the majority of homes, clutter seems to be a problem. A problem that if not attended to can cause your home and property to look trashy and make you as well as anyone else who enters feels ill at ease. However, the good news is you can make a big difference by getting clutter under control an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-de-clutter-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-little-ways-to-find-and-earn-extra-money/ http://factoidz.com/creative-little-ways-to-find-and-earn-extra-money/ Having a little spare money is great because you are not so worried about that unexpected bill, those shoes that you have to have and finding that outfit you need for your friend’s birthday/wedding/anniversary party (I have two of those ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-little-ways-to-find-and-earn-extra-money.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-how-to-install-tamper-resistant-receptacles/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-how-to-install-tamper-resistant-receptacles/ The DIY electrician: How-to install tamper-resistant receptacles There were many major changes in the 2008 Revision of the NEC (National Electric C... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-diy-electrician-how-to-install-tamper-resistant-receptacles.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-a-toilet-with-baking-soda-and-vinegar/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-a-toilet-with-baking-soda-and-vinegar/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-a-toilet-with-baking-soda-and-vinegar.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-launder-clothes-naturally/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-launder-clothes-naturally/ For thousands of years, people have been doing their laundry without the use of chemicals. No modern laundry detergents, no chlorine bleach and certainly no corner dry cleaners. This is not to say that soap wasn’t used to lau... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-launder-clothes-naturally.jpg http://factoidz.com/radon-in-your-home-the-science-the-risks-the-solutions/ http://factoidz.com/radon-in-your-home-the-science-the-risks-the-solutions/ At a nuclear facility in Pennsylvania, workers started testing for higher levels of radioactivity when they got to work rather than when they left work. This riddle led to further investigation and found tha... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/radon-in-your-home-the-science-the-risks-the-solutions.jpg http://factoidz.com/out-of-storage-space-in-your-home-or-apartment-try-these-ideas-for-creating-more-room/ http://factoidz.com/out-of-storage-space-in-your-home-or-apartment-try-these-ideas-for-creating-more-room/ We Americans are accumulators and we never seem to have enough storage space to store, (hide), all the stuff we feel we NEED.  Maybe that's why there are storage units popping up all over the landscape; simply rent a garage-sized unit and keep all your treasures there.  No, it's like cramming thin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/out-of-storage-space-in-your-home-or-apartment-try-these-ideas-for-creating-more-room.jpg http://factoidz.com/moving-day-how-to-make-moving-easier/ http://factoidz.com/moving-day-how-to-make-moving-easier/ Years ago, a major truck-rental company's slogan was "Adventure in Moving."  "How awful!" I thought back then!  Who wants their move from one home to another to be "adventurous?"  Can you imagine someone saying, "Our move from Michigan to Colorado was, well, a real adventure!" and think it was a ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/moving-day-how-to-make-moving-easier.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-pet-urine-odors-with-baking-soda-and-hydrogen-peroxide/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-pet-urine-odors-with-baking-soda-and-hydrogen-peroxide/ To effectively remove pet odors from carpet or furniture, be sure to first remove all moisture (pet urine) from the accident area. Soak moisture up well with a towel or paper towel. Next, mix 8 ounces of hydrogen peroxide, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, and a few drops of dish detergent, such as Dawn... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-remove-pet-urine-odors-with-baking-soda-and-hydrogen-peroxide.jpg http://factoidz.com/getting-your-home-organized-stay-focused-on-each-task-to-get-things-done/ http://factoidz.com/getting-your-home-organized-stay-focused-on-each-task-to-get-things-done/ Wouldn't it be nice to find what you are looking for when you actually need it? Lets face it, many of us let things pile up until everything is totally out of hand then end up stressed out over it. The key to having organization to your madness is to focus on one thing at a time and complete it befo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/getting-your-home-organized-stay-focused-on-each-task-to-get-things-done.jpg http://factoidz.com/mortise-locks-deadbolts-and-knockers-buying-and-installing-door-locks/ http://factoidz.com/mortise-locks-deadbolts-and-knockers-buying-and-installing-door-locks/ Door knockers, dead bolts, door handles - customizing your front door is filled with a wide selection of hardware from traditional to modern styles. Boasting a wide array of designs and finishes, door hardware may be purchased as coordinating sets or bought piece by piece. Enhance the look of your h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/mortise-locks-deadbolts-and-knockers-buying-and-installing-door-locks.jpg http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-and-what-its-so-important-to-do-one/ http://factoidz.com/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-and-what-its-so-important-to-do-one/ Many people these days are interested in buying a home to take advantage of low interest rates and the fantastic pricing that has been brought about by the foreclosure crisis. The h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-and-what-its-so-important-to-do-one.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-by-installing-a-modern-electric-dishwasher/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-go-green-by-installing-a-modern-electric-dishwasher/ Believe it or not, you can actually reduce the amount of energy that you use by installing a new, energy efficient dishwashers. If you have a dishwasher that was manufactured before 1994, according to the U.S. Department of Energy and th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-go-green-by-installing-a-modern-electric-dishwasher.jpg http://factoidz.com/downsizing-your-home-10-tips-to-make-the-downsizing-transition-easier/ http://factoidz.com/downsizing-your-home-10-tips-to-make-the-downsizing-transition-easier/ Today many people are downsizing due to the economy, age, company transfers or being empty nester's.  Some just want less maintenance and smaller mortgage payments.  In any case, it is a difficult task. Here is a list of tips and advice to help you downsize. 1... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/downsizing-your-home-10-tips-to-make-the-downsizing-transition-easier.jpg http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-creating-more-storage-space-in-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-creating-more-storage-space-in-your-home/ No matter how small your living space, there are clever ways you can create more room for storage!  Of course, the first place you think of when you think "storage" is the closet.  Are your closets being effectively utilized?  You don't have to spend a lot of money on those fancy closet organizer... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ideas-for-creating-more-storage-space-in-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-and-unclog-with-salt-ammonia-vinegar-and-baking-soda/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-and-unclog-with-salt-ammonia-vinegar-and-baking-soda/ There is no need to go out and spend money on expensive cleaning products. Most people have baking soda, vinegar, salt, ammonia, and cleanser on hand. These items are pretty much all y... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-and-unclog-with-salt-ammonia-vinegar-and-baking-soda.jpg http://factoidz.com/have-we-reached-the-bottom-of-real-estate-values-yet/ http://factoidz.com/have-we-reached-the-bottom-of-real-estate-values-yet/ Have We Reached the Bottom Yet? That seems to be the question on everyone’s mind lately. Will homes continue to drop in value or have we started to see prices level off? Every market is different a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/have-we-reached-the-bottom-of-real-estate-values-yet.jpg http://factoidz.com/radon-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-test-for-it-when-buying-a-home/ http://factoidz.com/radon-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-test-for-it-when-buying-a-home/ What is radon? Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. Radon is the by-... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/radon-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-test-for-it-when-buying-a-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-picket-fence/ http://factoidz.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-picket-fence/ Picket fences are absolutely beautiful to look at when you see them around your neighborhood, but you know that there is a lot of time involved in creating one. But, alas, if you feel you don't have the time to create a picket fence there are ways around all of the hard work.  But first, let's dive... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-ins-and-outs-of-a-picket-fence.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-guide-preparing-your-snow-blower-for-summer-storage/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-guide-preparing-your-snow-blower-for-summer-storage/ Spring is finally here and it’s time to put your snow blower in storage. Many months will pass before you have to wheel it out and fire it up again but you want it ready to go when the next serious snow storm hits, so put it to be... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-guide-preparing-your-snow-blower-for-summer-storage.jpg http://factoidz.com/selling-your-home-in-todays-market-seller-beware/ http://factoidz.com/selling-your-home-in-todays-market-seller-beware/ There are only two good reasons to sell your home in 2009: You MUST, and Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/selling-your-home-in-todays-market-seller-beware.jpg http://factoidz.com/buying-a-foreclosure-buyer-beware/ http://factoidz.com/buying-a-foreclosure-buyer-beware/ Every day, I see the media touting what great deals exist today are on “distress sales” -- foreclosed homes and “short sales.” The reports I’ve seen tend to minimize the downside of buying di... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/buying-a-foreclosure-buyer-beware.jpg http://factoidz.com/mercury-poisoning-in-the-home-its-sources-and-its-prevention/ http://factoidz.com/mercury-poisoning-in-the-home-its-sources-and-its-prevention/ Did you know that mercury, next to Plutonium, is the most toxic chemical element on earth? Serious illnesses like autism, learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, depression, and bipolar disorder and other medical conditions ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/mercury-poisoning-in-the-home-its-sources-and-its-prevention.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-your-home-at-risk-for-an-electrical-fire/ http://factoidz.com/is-your-home-at-risk-for-an-electrical-fire/ More than 2 million homes were built or remodeled in the United States during the 19960s and 1970s using aluminum electrical wiring. If you currently own one of those home, your most valuable possession is at risk. Every light fixture, every receptacle outlet, every switch, every spliced connection ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-your-home-at-risk-for-an-electrical-fire.jpg http://factoidz.com/carpet-cleaning-is-exactly-like-doing-your-laundry/ http://factoidz.com/carpet-cleaning-is-exactly-like-doing-your-laundry/ You wake up to another pile of laundry and think about the pile of dirt and stains that you just walked across on your carpet. They are very similar in smell and appearance. If you could throw the carpet into the washing machine you would do that possibly before you washed the cloths!! You could get... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/carpet-cleaning-is-exactly-like-doing-your-laundry.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-outdoor-decor-to-fall-in-love-with-your-backyard/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-outdoor-decor-to-fall-in-love-with-your-backyard/ A great yard is like a fabulously decorated home: well thought out, designed and put together. Outdoor de... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-outdoor-decor-to-fall-in-love-with-your-backyard.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-do-you-deal-with-a-retired-husband/ http://factoidz.com/how-do-you-deal-with-a-retired-husband/ When your husband retires, it can affect your health in one way or another. If you’re still worki... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-do-you-deal-with-a-retired-husband.jpg http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners/ http://factoidz.com/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners/ Are you conscious of what chemicals you use in your home and put down your drains? Don't you wish you could unstop your drains when you need to without using caustic drain cleaners? You do it Green yourselfer's can indeed make DIY drain cleaners for clogged drains. It's almost impossible to preve... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/go-green-with-diy-drain-cleaners.jpg http://factoidz.com/get-organized/ http://factoidz.com/get-organized/ Organization is key to happiness and being content with your surroundings. Many times if you come home and everything is in disarray you are going to feel more stressed out and frustrated. When things are scattered everywhere all over the place it can be very frustrating to find things and may make ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/get-organized.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting/ How to know when to: Do it yourself vs. Sub-contracting. Ready to add that closet to your bedroom? How about re-shingling your roof? Th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-know-when-to-do-it-yourself-vs-sub-contracting.jpg http://factoidz.com/buying-foreclosures-buyer-beware/ http://factoidz.com/buying-foreclosures-buyer-beware/ The current feeding frenzy over foreclosed properties -- fueled by media hype that buyers are getting outrageously good deals -- has caused many uninformed buyers to leap headlong into the foreclosure arena wi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/buying-foreclosures-buyer-beware.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden/ One of the nicest accents to a home or home garden can be a retaining wall. They can be built from many different materials but most commonly are built with, brick, stone, sculpted block, concrete or landscape timbers. None of these m... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall-for-your-home-or-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs/ http://factoidz.com/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs/ Like almost everything else in the technological world, both CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light) and incandescent light bulbs have their strong points and their weak points. Let’s begin by taking a look at CFLs and fluorescent ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/which-are-better-compact-fluorescent-cfl-light-bulbs-or-incandescent-light-bulbs.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-chop-onions-without-crying/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-chop-onions-without-crying/ In Laura Esquival's famous novel Commo Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate), the narrator Esperanza begins the novel by explaining that her aunt Tita's remedy for crying while chopping onions was to put a slice of onion on her head.  Being very sensitive to onions myself (any onion c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-chop-onions-without-crying.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-expect-from-a-home-inspector/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-expect-from-a-home-inspector/ Home buyers, especially first time home buyers, never know what to expect from a home inspector. This is a collection of information that any buyer should expect from the home inspector contracted to perform... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-expect-from-a-home-inspector.jpg http://factoidz.com/who-should-inspect-your-roof-roofers-vs-engineers/ http://factoidz.com/who-should-inspect-your-roof-roofers-vs-engineers/ On October 22, 2008, I met with two representatives of a restoration company to inspect a residential shingle roof covering. The roof was allegedly "wind damaged" in its entir... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/who-should-inspect-your-roof-roofers-vs-engineers.jpg http://factoidz.com/gardening-for-small-spaces/ http://factoidz.com/gardening-for-small-spaces/ Gardening is fun, healthy and can save money by growing your own food. Reading all the garden magazines in the early spring can be frustrating with all the pictures of huge areas people have to garden as if we all have that muc... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/gardening-for-small-spaces.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-out-at-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-work-out-at-home/ Not everyone has the time or money, especially these days, to go to the gym and workout. However, many people still want to stay fit and in order to stay in shape you must eat right and exercise. Believe it or not you can get a full body workout at home with little to no equipment. It's called the o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-work-out-at-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/decorate-a-tiki-bar/ http://factoidz.com/decorate-a-tiki-bar/ A tiki Bar is an artifact of “Tiki” culture, often of Mid 20th Century origin, wherein you can enjoy a momentary escape from the cares of modern world into a Neo-Polynesian setting. Your tiki bar can be either placed outside or even inside, depending on the atmosphere you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/decorate-a-tiki-bar.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-roof-rain-gutters/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-installing-roof-rain-gutters/ Installing your own roof gutter systems is a relatively easy diy project as long as you aren’t afraid of heights because you will be working off of ladders, your roof, and/or scaffolding. According to the Home Safety Council... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-installing-roof-rain-gutters.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-selecting-safe-efficient-gas-fireplaces/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-selecting-safe-efficient-gas-fireplaces/ A gas fired fireplace can increase the heating efficiency of any home heating system as well as add charm to any living room, den, library, bedroom, etc. Gone are the days when adding a fireplace to a home meant having to have... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-selecting-safe-efficient-gas-fireplaces.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-heating-with-a-wood-pellet-stove/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-heating-with-a-wood-pellet-stove/ The wind was howling through the Evergreens outside my shop all day yesterday. With the temperature in the low teens and a chill factor of around -7°F, it was the perfect day to test my newly... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-heating-with-a-wood-pellet-stove.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-the-vinyl-siding-on-your-home-killing-you-and-your-loved-ones/ http://factoidz.com/is-the-vinyl-siding-on-your-home-killing-you-and-your-loved-ones/ The vinyl siding on your home could be poisoning you and your loved ones. Introduced to consumers market in the early 1960s, it didn’t gain much attention as a home remodeling product until the 1970s. In 1992, 20 manufacture... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-the-vinyl-siding-on-your-home-killing-you-and-your-loved-ones.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-a-big-bite-out-of-your-utilities-bill-install-an-electric-heat-pump-hot-water-heater/ http://factoidz.com/take-a-big-bite-out-of-your-utilities-bill-install-an-electric-heat-pump-hot-water-heater/ Over the last few days I have read several articles recommending that you turn your water heater off until a half hour before you want to shower as a means of cutting your electric bill. If you follow their advice your electri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-a-big-bite-out-of-your-utilities-bill-install-an-electric-heat-pump-hot-water-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/cooking-conventional-foods-in-the-microwave-3/ http://factoidz.com/cooking-conventional-foods-in-the-microwave-3/ If you live on-the-go, you probably microwave quite a few of your meals. Did you know that you can enjoy conventional foods by using the microwave instead of the range or heating up your conventional oven? From vegetables to tortillas... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/cooking-conventional-foods-in-the-microwave-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-building-a-cold-frame-for-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-building-a-cold-frame-for-your-garden/ When we bought our new home atop Walch’s Mountain, my honey’s Honey-Do list grew by leaps and bounds. The first thing that she wanted was a greenhouse so she could exercise her gr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-guide-to-building-a-cold-frame-for-your-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic/ http://factoidz.com/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic/ We have all heard about the dangers of using non-microwave approved plastic food containers in the microwave oven but is there any truth to those stories? Well let’s take a closer l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-inside-dope-on-microwaving-in-non-microwave-safe-plastic.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-re-invent-your-living-or-dining-room/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-re-invent-your-living-or-dining-room/ Interior design does not have to be extremely costly. Many designers are hired because of their ability to find and create reasonably priced solutions for a given space. 1. Salvage furniture you already own. The most important thing is to salvage furniture you alr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-re-invent-your-living-or-dining-room.jpg http://factoidz.com/home-staging-sell-the-sizzle/ http://factoidz.com/home-staging-sell-the-sizzle/ Did you ever walk into a restaurant and smell the steaks on the grill and hear the sound of one sizzling as it hits the metal steak plate? Mouthwatering, isn’t it? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/home-staging-sell-the-sizzle.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-for-a-succsessful-home-improvement-project/ http://factoidz.com/tips-for-a-succsessful-home-improvement-project/ Home improvement projects can be a rewarding way to customize you living space and also add value to your home. There are a few steps you can take to assure your project doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Basic skills are required for most projects. The most important is knowing when to ask for help. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-3.jpg http://factoidz.com/home-inspection-checklist/ http://factoidz.com/home-inspection-checklist/ What is a home inspection and why do you need one? Do you know what to look for during a home inspection? I found myself asking that very same question when my husband and I bought our home. A home inspection checks out all the major systems of the home you want to buy, or sell, so your real estat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/home-inspection-checklist.jpg http://factoidz.com/romance-in-your-own-back-yard/ http://factoidz.com/romance-in-your-own-back-yard/ We all plan for romantic trips to the islands or to a city we have never been for example something like New Orleans, Orlando, Florida or how about sunny California.  But, have you ever thought about planning a romantic trip right in your own back yard?  Depending on what part of the country yo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/romance-in-your-own-back-yard.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-exterior-paint/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-exterior-paint/ Any exterior paint, like paint of all types and uses, requires that it is applied properly if it is to last as long as is possible. The length of time one can expect any paint to last is dependent on the type and quality of the paint you choose and how well you or your painting professional prepare ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-exterior-paint.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-your-home-ready-for-winter/ http://factoidz.com/is-your-home-ready-for-winter/ With utility bills rising with each year, it is important to check your home’s insulation on an annual basis. Look at the wind direction your doors face – if either the front or back door are poorly insulated, you could be in for ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-your-home-ready-for-winter.jpg http://factoidz.com/high-efficiency-boilers/ http://factoidz.com/high-efficiency-boilers/ Mod-Con or modulating-condensing boilers are the current standard for high efficiency natural or propane-fired space heating boilers. Modulation then allows for less-than-... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/high-efficiency-boilers.jpg http://factoidz.com/landscaping-ideas-for-your-front-yard/ http://factoidz.com/landscaping-ideas-for-your-front-yard/ There always seems to be a part of your yard you either can’t get grass to grow, keep green, keep from burning or do anything with. The grass along the cement like a sidewalk or driveway is hot and is always drier than the re... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/landscaping-ideas-for-your-front-yard.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-best-way-to-ventilate-an-attic/ http://factoidz.com/the-best-way-to-ventilate-an-attic/ Attic ventilation is an important and critical component of a building system. Because of the tightening of the home with insulation, double pane, weather-stripped windows and doors, and the many improvement... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-best-way-to-ventilate-an-attic.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-add-ventilation-in-your-attic/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-add-ventilation-in-your-attic/ The best way I know how to add ventilation in your attic is to go to Menards, with your square footage of your attic space, inform him of what you would like to accomplish, and he will give you the choice of Fiberglass or Cellulose? The price are roughly the same when you break it down, but I would ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-add-ventilation-in-your-attic.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-measure-and-install-curtains-for-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-measure-and-install-curtains-for-your-home/ When decorating our homes one of the hardest decisions to make is finding the right curtains.  A lot of times the price drives us from wanting to purchase pre-made curtains so we wait. Wait no longer.  How would you like to make curtains for under $20.00 to make?  With this idea you can make t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-measure-and-install-curtains-for-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/choosing-natural-cleaning-products-for-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/choosing-natural-cleaning-products-for-your-home/ The supermarket shelves are lined with bottles and jugs of cleaners for the home.  "Lemony fresh!" with "scrubbing bubbles!" the labels shout.  With so many different products, how can you choose the right, or even the best one?  Another concern is whether the product contains harmful chemicals o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/choosing-natural-cleaning-products-for-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/radiant-floor-heating-design/ http://factoidz.com/radiant-floor-heating-design/ I have been designing radiant heating systems since 1987. It is not easy. However, I can give you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/radiant-floor-heating-design.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-ways-to-save-and-recycle-paper/ http://factoidz.com/creative-ways-to-save-and-recycle-paper/ For many of us being green is becoming a way of life, many of us are always wanting to either reuse as much as we can or recycle as much as we can. A great way to catch the buzz of the reuse/recycle world is to start with the simplest item we all use daily.  Paper.  Newspaper can be quite usefu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-ways-to-save-and-recycle-paper.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-inspect-an-attic-to-ensure-the-insulation-is-effective/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-inspect-an-attic-to-ensure-the-insulation-is-effective/ Examining an attic may be a little disconcerting as a wide variety of materials have been used as insulation, in the past. Old houses, generally over 100 years old, were insulated with many different types o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-inspect-an-attic-to-ensure-the-insulation-is-effective.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-your-own-vegetable-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-your-own-vegetable-garden/ It’s never too early to start thinking about your new garden. Even before the ground begins to thaw and become workable you can start planning your vegetable garden. While you’re waiting for the snow to melt, order some cat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-your-own-vegetable-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-heavy-duty-workbench/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-heavy-duty-workbench/ The workbench is the cornerstone on which every DIYer’s workshop is built. Building a good heavy-duty workbench is a relatively simple project and a good way for every new DIYer to start using all those new tools that he/she received for Christmas. A few power tools will make the job go quicker bu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-building-a-heavy-duty-workbench.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-compare-the-cost-of-different-home-heating-fuels/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-compare-the-cost-of-different-home-heating-fuels/ The best way to compare the various fuels available for home "space" heating is to break each fuel down to the therm (100,000 Btu's).  First determine the various fuels available to you; then the cost-per-therm (your fuel provider can give you the number) and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-compare-the-cost-of-different-home-heating-fuels.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-refinishing-rusted-metal-yard-furniture/ http://factoidz.com/a-diy-guide-to-refinishing-rusted-metal-yard-furniture/ Restoring your metal patio furniture to like new condition is a good first project for the new DIYer. Restoring metal furniture can be labor intensive or relatively easy depending on the approac... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-diy-guide-to-refinishing-rusted-metal-yard-furniture.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-plants-from-seed/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-start-plants-from-seed/ When you buy seeds in packets there are going to be a lot of seeds, don’t feel you have to plant them all or you’ll have so many plants you will be asking every friend, relative and neighbor if they want some. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-start-plants-from-seed.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-starting-your-own-garden/ http://factoidz.com/5-steps-to-starting-your-own-garden/ Gardening can be a pleasant and rewarding hobby. Knowing that you grew your own food and that fresh from the vine produce is both healthier and more flavorful than factory produced food will give even the most seasoned gardener satisfaction. Gardens are very personal and can be tailored to fit indiv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-steps-to-starting-your-own-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-home-in-5-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-home-in-5-steps/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-organize-your-home-in-5-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers/ If you’re looking for energy efficient refrigerator or freezers just look for one with an Energy Star sticker or logo on it. Energy star refrigerators require about half as much energy as a refrigerator manufactu... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-in-energy-efficient-refrigerators-and-freezers.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-conserve-paper/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-conserve-paper/ There are many trees cut down every year to make more paper for people to use. It is important to conserve paper and reuse it as much as possible to cut back on the need to continue to grow and cut down trees. Here are some tips on how you can help conserve paper. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-conserve-paper.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-online-coupon-web-sites/ http://factoidz.com/top-online-coupon-web-sites/ There are many web sites that offer free online coupons for many different things. Here are some of the top web sites that offer online coupons. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-online-coupon-web-sites.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-moles-from-your-lawn-overnight/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-moles-from-your-lawn-overnight/ Evidently there are three types of common definitions for the word mole. There are body moles. Then there is the mole commonly used by chemist, short for molec... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-moles-from-your-lawn-overnight.jpg http://factoidz.com/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution/ http://factoidz.com/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution/ Having extensively lived in the desert, the mountains and the tropics, here's a simple and environmentally friendly way to get rid of and discourage ants from visiting your kitchen.  The most obvious preventive measure is to make sure you thoroughly clean... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ant-problem-heres-a-non-pesticide-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box/ One of the simpilest ways to make an attractive and inexpensive hanging flower box is to use aluminim or copper guttering. Step 1 would be to get measurements from the underside of your windows. once you have these total them all up  and call a local gutter installer. Ask if he could drop the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-simple-hanging-flower-box.jpg http://factoidz.com/diesel-gasoline-or-propane-choosing-the-right-home-generator/ http://factoidz.com/diesel-gasoline-or-propane-choosing-the-right-home-generator/ With winter coming, ice storms and blackouts occurring, the idea of purchasing a generator for home use is being considered by some as a means of maintaining at least a minimum of electrical appliances or ut... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diesel-gasoline-or-propane-choosing-the-right-home-generator.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps/ Geothermal heat pumps are becoming popular for provided heat and cooling for both residential and commercial buildings. Geothermal systems can be installed in new structures and in some older building, with ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-geothermal-heat-pumps.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-diagnose-the-cause-of-attic-mold/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-diagnose-the-cause-of-attic-mold/ It happens to countless homeowners around the end of the year – you make the annual visit to your attic to collect the holiday decorations and what do you find? Spots and blotches covering the bottom of the roof sheathing. Worse yet – it turns out to be att... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-diagnose-the-cause-of-attic-mold.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-to-installing-a-diy-floating-wood-floor/ http://factoidz.com/guide-to-installing-a-diy-floating-wood-floor/ There is nothing more beautiful then a hard wood floor. Installing a hardwood floor, however, at least until recently, was a task that only the most advanced DIYers would undertake. The invention of engineered flooring materials and the invention of the floating wood floor changed all that. Today, i... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-to-installing-a-diy-floating-wood-floor.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit/ There are many good reasons to conduct a home energy use audit. We're all looking for ways to save money, and low-thrill-factor expenditures like the electric bill are a natural first on the chopping block. Also, with the term "carbon footprint" in common usage, it really makes sense to find out how... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-attract-butterflies-hummingbirds-and-birds-to-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-attract-butterflies-hummingbirds-and-birds-to-your-garden/ Have you ever noticed how butterflies in your yard seem to fly around certain flowers, and sometimes those aren’t the flowers in your garden. Butterflies, hummingbirds and birds like certain flowers and certain areas of a yar... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-attract-butterflies-hummingbirds-and-birds-to-your-garden.jpg http://factoidz.com/easy-ways-to-keep-a-tidy-household/ http://factoidz.com/easy-ways-to-keep-a-tidy-household/ Cleaning is one of those chores that never ends.  It's a constant cycle that begins again once you finish one task.  If you're one of those people who can set a regular cleaning day each week and stick with it, that's great for you, but you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/easy-ways-to-keep-a-tidy-household.jpg http://factoidz.com/home-energy-audit-should-you-do-it-yourself-or-hire-a-professional/ http://factoidz.com/home-energy-audit-should-you-do-it-yourself-or-hire-a-professional/ A home energy audit is the first step that every homeowner needs to take in his or her quest to create a more energy efficient home. A homeowner can opt to conduct the energy audit as a DIY project or he/she can opt to have the audit done by a professional. There are several ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/home-energy-audit-should-you-do-it-yourself-or-hire-a-professional.jpg http://factoidz.com/carbonicheat-the-thinnest-heat-film-on-market/ http://factoidz.com/carbonicheat-the-thinnest-heat-film-on-market/ Doing a small tile job for one of my costumers, one time he showed me the heating floor that he would like to install in his house. I was first skeptical about it, but decided to give it a try. It wasnt easy for the first time, but with help of reps i got it all figured out and even ended up inst... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-warm-your-ceramic-tile-floor-safely-with-radiant-floor-heating.jpg http://factoidz.com/real-estate-deals-on-seattles-east-side/ http://factoidz.com/real-estate-deals-on-seattles-east-side/ As we all lived through the market crash, we notice good and bad things about it. One of the best places in US to buy land and real estate is Seattle's East Side, cities like Bellevue, Mercer Island, Clyde Hill, Medina, Kirkland, Redmond, and last but not least, city of Kenmore. I have lived in B... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/real-estate-deals-on-seattles-east-side.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-designing-your-new-guest-bedroom/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-started-in-designing-your-new-guest-bedroom/ If you’re lucky enough to have a spare room to use as a guest bedroom, then you’re lucky enough to have a blank slate on which to create a masterpiece of interior design. The best thing about decorating a guest bedroom is t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-started-in-designing-your-new-guest-bedroom.jpg http://factoidz.com/installing-electric-radiant-in-floor-heating-systems/ http://factoidz.com/installing-electric-radiant-in-floor-heating-systems/ Installing radiant in-floor electric heat is a great energy saving DIY project that goes hand-in-hand with installing a new bathroom floor. Although it can be used with any type of flooring, it works most efficiently with ceramic tile or stone because of their heat conductivity properties. With radi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/installing-electric-radiant-in-floor-heating-systems.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-diy-greenhouse-using-pvc/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-diy-greenhouse-using-pvc/ PVC Schedule 40 pipe can be cut with any kind of saw but I recommend purchasing a PVC tubing cutter because these tools assure you of making a square cut and a perfectly square cut is necessary for a proper fit and strong joint. A ratcheting PVC cutter can be had for under $25 at most home centers a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-diy-greenhouse-using-pvc.jpg http://factoidz.com/tips-on-energy-efficient-water-heaters/ http://factoidz.com/tips-on-energy-efficient-water-heaters/ Introduction The conventional water heater, a unit most people are accustomed to seeing, is a called a tank type water heater. A hot water heat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/tips-on-energy-efficient-water-heaters.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers/ Taking flowers from your garden or picking them in the wild is so much more satisfying than buying a bunch from the store or florist's. It is certainly a lot more economical, as well. Another option is to purchase flowers from the florists that have not yet been arranged into a bouquet, and arran... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-bouquet-of-flowers.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-a-safe-and-efficient-gas-fireplace/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-a-safe-and-efficient-gas-fireplace/ With the majority of modern fireplaces, it would be quite difficult for Santa to climb down the chimney to deliver the presents. Yet, the vision of that warming flame at a fireplace is comfortable and often mesmerizing. There are s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-a-safe-and-efficient-gas-fireplace.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-termite-control-and-extermination/ http://factoidz.com/diy-termite-control-and-extermination/ Termites are just one of the many organisms that damage wood and while there are several types of termites, about 99% of the time, the eastern, subterranean termite is what people find in their homes in Nort... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-termite-control-and-extermination.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-out-why-your-toilet-is-running-and-fix-it/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-find-out-why-your-toilet-is-running-and-fix-it/ Having a constantly running toilet is bad all the way around. It's bad for the environment because of the waste of water. It's bad for your waste system in general as it will cause accelerated corrosion or mineral buildup, and it's bad for your budget because it's wasting water that you pay for. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-find-out-why-your-toilet-is-running-and-fix-it.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-water-heater-repair-guide-how-to-fix-electric-and-gas-water-heaters/ http://factoidz.com/diy-water-heater-repair-guide-how-to-fix-electric-and-gas-water-heaters/ You rise early. It is a cold December morning but you are comfortable in your humble abode heated to a toasty 70 degrees. If you are anything like me, the first thing you do is start a pot of coffee, then head for your morning shower. That is when you discover that there is not... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-water-heater-repair-guide-how-to-fix-electric-and-gas-water-heaters.jpg http://factoidz.com/easy-ways-to-winterize-your-home/ http://factoidz.com/easy-ways-to-winterize-your-home/ Now that winter is about here and the heating bills will start increasing dramatically, it is time to do some things to keep the cold out and the heat in. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/easy-ways-to-winterize-your-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-and-maintain-your-water-heater/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-and-maintain-your-water-heater/ Most water heaters share a few standard components whether it’s powered by natural gas, LP gas, oil or electricity. Generally, a shut off valve is located on the cold water feed although sometimes the valv... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-repair-and-maintain-your-water-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-ideas-for-more-efficient-winter-heating/ http://factoidz.com/10-ideas-for-more-efficient-winter-heating/ Here are ten ways to heat your home more efficiently and cost-effectively this winter: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-ideas-for-more-efficient-winter-heating.jpg http://factoidz.com/removing-blood-or-wine-from-clothing-or-carpet/ http://factoidz.com/removing-blood-or-wine-from-clothing-or-carpet/ If you've spilled wine or gotten blood on your clothing or carpet, there may be hope, but your next steps depend immensely on when it occurred and what, if anything, you've done about it so far. If it just happened For clothes - Place them in a sink full of co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/removing-blood-or-wine-from-clothing-or-carpet.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-compost/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-compost/ How to make your own compost. Making your own compost is easy, fun a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-compost.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-tips-for-keeping-your-clothes-dryer-safe-and-efficient/ http://factoidz.com/10-tips-for-keeping-your-clothes-dryer-safe-and-efficient/ Clothes dryers need to intake air from the inside of your home and exhaust heat and moisture to the outside in order to dry clothes.  Dirty lint trays and clogged dryer vents cost consumers millions each year.  Statistics state that there are over 15,000 dryer fires each... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-tips-for-keeping-your-clothes-dryer-safe-and-efficient.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-insulate-an-attic/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-insulate-an-attic/ The first thing you need to do is establish how much insulation is needed in an attic space in your part of the country. For the sake of simplification, we will use the northeast as an example. Contact your local building department, building supply dealer, or a local general contractor to determin... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-insulate-an-attic.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-fix-a-leaky-shower-faucet/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-fix-a-leaky-shower-faucet/ Your shower head is leaking, and it actually is leaking at the faucets -which need the repairs. You will first have to shut off the water supply  that goes to the shower. Then if you look carefully at the knobs on the hot and cold faucets, you will need a small knife to pop off the caps. (cover ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-fix-a-leaky-shower-faucet.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-is-amish-furniture/ http://factoidz.com/what-is-amish-furniture/ Today's modern society thrives on sophisticated gadgetry and state-of-the-art technology.  Given this defining characteristic, it is a wonder that so many people still value the simplicity and utility that goes hand in hand with Amish furniture.  This article will highlight some of the defining fe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-is-amish-furniture.jpg http://factoidz.com/holiday-decor-deck-the-halls-dont-wreck-the-halls/ http://factoidz.com/holiday-decor-deck-the-halls-dont-wreck-the-halls/ Most of us want to decorate our houses beautifully for the holidays. Fragrant evergreen wreaths, boughs, and a freshly cut tree. Stockings hung by the fireplace and candles glowing softly all around. The perfect setting really brings that holiday to life for you, your family, and your guests. T... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/holiday-decor-deck-the-halls-dont-wreck-the-halls.jpg http://factoidz.com/worm-casings-your-garden-composting-solution/ http://factoidz.com/worm-casings-your-garden-composting-solution/ Every year in late winter I start my tomato, cucumbers and peppers from seeds in a small green house. A few years ago my neighbor noticed me setting two hundred round peat pots in... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/worm-casings-your-garden-composting-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-easily-fix-a-running-toilet/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-easily-fix-a-running-toilet/ You know that sound. That indescribable sound. It usually registers first as an ethereal feeling that something just isn't quite right. The hair on the back of your neck stands on end; the far off sound of water flowing through pipes finally crosses your noticeable threshold. Someone didn't jiggle t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-easily-fix-a-running-toilet.jpg http://factoidz.com/using-your-barbeque-outside-during-the-winter/ http://factoidz.com/using-your-barbeque-outside-during-the-winter/ mandarinmint asks: Can I still use my barbecue grill during the winter? I have two words for you... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/using-your-barbeque-outside-during-the-winter.jpg http://factoidz.com/work-kids-and-stress-relief/ http://factoidz.com/work-kids-and-stress-relief/ The demands on women these days are exceedingly greater and greater.  It's no longer unusual for the woman of the house to be the main breadwinner.  Not that the men are staying home with the kids, but that women are now able to bring home higher salaries than 20 years ago. Since staying home w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/work-kids-and-stress-relief.jpg http://factoidz.com/feather-your-nest-with-fabulous-peacock-decor/ http://factoidz.com/feather-your-nest-with-fabulous-peacock-decor/ A new trend I'm thrilled to see popping up everywhere this season is peacocks. I'm seeing them everywhere: fashion, dishes, bedding and other decor. Here are some of my favorite ways to bring this trend into your home. Have a Trendy Holiday:  Snowy white peacock ornaments are a ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/feather-your-nest-with-fabulous-peacock-decor.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-plot-the-solution-for-a-rocky-sloping-lawn/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-plot-the-solution-for-a-rocky-sloping-lawn/ Frustrated with having to grow tomatoes behind your garage or peppers in pots on the deck because you rocky sloping lot, though attractive, isn't garden friendly?  A raised garden bed may be just what you need.  Expensive?  Will you ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-plot-the-solution-for-a-rocky-sloping-lawn.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-begin-a-recycling-program-in-your-household/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-begin-a-recycling-program-in-your-household/ These days everyone is starting to talk about how all of us can make our households more "green", but sometimes it is really hard to change our everyday routines.  We have become so used to just throwing everything in a trash can that it can seem like a monumental task to start recycling.  There ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-begin-a-recycling-program-in-your-household.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-20-household-uses-of-baking-soda/ http://factoidz.com/top-20-household-uses-of-baking-soda/ There are so many uses for baking soda. The first time I picked up a box to use in a recipe I realized I could put it in my refrigerator to get rid of odors. But, baking soda can do so much more than just be used for baking and deodori... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-20-household-uses-of-baking-soda.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes-and-maintain-your-dignity/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes-and-maintain-your-dignity/ It never fails, pipe freeze at the worst possible time. Which doesn't come as a surprise, sub freezing temperatures, winter winds, white out conditions, see how that works,  the worst possible time. What is interesting, the same persons year after year keep having this problem. I know I'm one of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes-and-maintain-your-dignity.jpg http://factoidz.com/lemons-a-multi-purpose-household-solution/ http://factoidz.com/lemons-a-multi-purpose-household-solution/ As a single working mother of four children. I am always looking for ways to save money. Household cleaners are very exspensive and some of them don't even work well. I often take time to just try things that I think could work and at timess they don't, but for the most part they do work. Lemo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/lemons-a-multi-purpose-household-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/keeping-your-grocery-bills-from-devouring-your-wallet/ http://factoidz.com/keeping-your-grocery-bills-from-devouring-your-wallet/ With expenses rising across the board, many of us are looking for ways to save a few extra dollars where we can. Eating out is one area that can easily break the bank, so if you reduce the amount of meals you're eating out and vow to yourself that you're going to cook like you've never cooked before... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/keeping-your-grocery-bills-from-devouring-your-wallet.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-pigs-can-be-excellent-rototillers/ http://factoidz.com/how-pigs-can-be-excellent-rototillers/ Contrary to popular belief, pigs are some of the cleanest animals on the planet.  With intelligence superior to that of most dogs, the average pig can learn tricks, commands, routines, and even bad habits (if left to their own devices) at an alarming rate.  They can use strategy, use team work, an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-pigs-can-be-excellent-rototillers.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-basement-water-damage/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-prevent-basement-water-damage/ Basements are great places to store stuff, to find extra room for projects, bicycles, and much more-- if they stay dry. You can often expand your home by upgrading your basement for livability-- but check permit requirements in your area before you begin. If your basement has exposed wiring, low cei... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-prevent-basement-water-damage.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-an-outdoor-cedar-privacy-fence/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-an-outdoor-cedar-privacy-fence/ Installing a fence is a time consuming project, but well worth the effort if you do the job right.  Here are the steps to getting started. Assemble your tools for the job. You will need a narrow, or torpedo, shovel (if your digging the holes by hand) or you need to rent a post... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-an-outdoor-cedar-privacy-fence.jpg http://factoidz.com/lemons-as-a-natural-household-cleaning-solution/ http://factoidz.com/lemons-as-a-natural-household-cleaning-solution/ There's more to lemons than just lemonade.  With their fresh, clean scent, lemons are a natural for natural cleaning.  Whether you're in the kitchen, the bath, or the laundry room, lemons can scour, brighten, shine, and freshen without resorting to harsh chemicals.  That tart juice that adds zest... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/lemons-as-a-natural-household-cleaning-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/preventing-water-pipes-from-freezing/ http://factoidz.com/preventing-water-pipes-from-freezing/ The first thing to do if you know the nights are getting colder, and your water pipes are not well-insulated, is to turn on a faucet next to the most exposed pipes-- with just a small stream of water. Leave it on overnight or until other preventative measures can be taken. The running faucet is ofte... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/preventing-water-pipes-from-freezing.jpg http://factoidz.com/unclogging-a-kitchen-or-bathroom-sink-without-drano-or-liquid-plumr/ http://factoidz.com/unclogging-a-kitchen-or-bathroom-sink-without-drano-or-liquid-plumr/ Tired of paying plumber's fees? Here are a few tips for unclogging the sink without pouring chemicals down it. PUT HOT WATER TO WORK If the problem is due to greasy or soapy buildup, and your pipes are metal, hot water will help. Remove the sink stopper. Fill the sink halfway ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/unclogging-a-kitchen-or-bathroom-sink-without-drano-or-liquid-plumr.jpg http://factoidz.com/choosing-the-best-silverware-for-your-table-some-easy-tips/ http://factoidz.com/choosing-the-best-silverware-for-your-table-some-easy-tips/ If you are interested in buying new silverware for your home, it can be difficult to decide what might be best. The market is flooded with options, and you can choose from luxury, high-end tableware, or less expensive, more utilitarian designs. If you feel you need some help in choosing your next... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/choosing-the-best-silverware-for-your-table-some-easy-tips.jpg http://factoidz.com/efficient-winter-heating/ http://factoidz.com/efficient-winter-heating/ With the economy taking a downturn, just about everyone is looking to save money wherever they can. One of the ways you can save this year is by employing techniques to reduce your winter heating costs and increase your homes energy efficiency. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/efficient-winter-heating.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-and-apply-sealants-in-your-garage/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-choose-and-apply-sealants-in-your-garage/ Concrete and cement sealants for a garage floor turn out to be a complex topic. Here are some answers to have ready when you call your local concrete or DIY specialist: What is the square footage of the area you want to seal? Is it indoors, outdoors, or both? Are th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-and-apply-sealants-in-your-garage.jpg http://factoidz.com/checklist-of-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-contractor/ http://factoidz.com/checklist-of-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-contractor/ Choosing a contractor for your building or remodeling project can be a frightening experience if you do not follow a few simple methods to ensure that you are hiring a seasoned professional.  Here are a few tips to get you going in the right direction. #1 Ask for several references from the cont... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/checklist-of-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-contractor.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-your-diamond-jewelry-with-household-detergent/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-clean-your-diamond-jewelry-with-household-detergent/ You've almost cleaned out your bank account to get that perfect piece of diamond jewelry. Now, how can you clean the jewelry without blowing the rest of your money? The answer is as near as your kitchen sink. Before you start, take a good look at the item. Prod the gem gently with tweezers or som... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-clean-your-diamond-jewelry-with-household-detergent.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-sow-bugs-aka-rollie-pollies/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-get-rid-of-sow-bugs-aka-rollie-pollies/ For the most part, sow bugs (aka rollie pollies) are harmless, but can be unsightly, and often migrate by the thousands. Especially during the spring and summer, these creatures can invade your yard or house in large numbers. The challenge with getting rid of rollie pollies is that insecticides a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-rid-of-sow-bugs-aka-rollie-pollies.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-ways-to-heat-your-home-efficiently/ http://factoidz.com/top-ways-to-heat-your-home-efficiently/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-ways-to-heat-your-home-efficiently.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-improve-the-efficiency-of-your-home-heating-system/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-improve-the-efficiency-of-your-home-heating-system/ You would have heard of the adage, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’ This is one very important factor that should motivate you to save energy. Besides, each one of us should try our best to work towards promoting the sust... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-improve-the-efficiency-of-your-home-heating-system.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-buy-energy-efficient-windows/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-buy-energy-efficient-windows/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-buy-energy-efficient-windows.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-cough-syrup-stains-from-carpets/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-cough-syrup-stains-from-carpets/ Removing cough syrup stains from carpets can be tough. You'll need a carpet cleaning agent such as Oxyclean, Stain-X or Afta Carpet Stain. Follow these steps to maximize your chances of getting the stains out successfully. Sponge the area with warm water Apply a spot remover s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-remove-cough-syrup-stains-from-carpets.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse/ Here's how to build a simple DIY hoophouse or greenhouse. It's the perfect do-it-yourself project, and there are as many ways to build this kind of greenhouse as there are plants to grow in one. What you'll need Large hoops or bows made of metal or plastic pipe ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-build-your-own-diy-greenhouse.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-vinegar-as-a-house-cleaning-solution/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-vinegar-as-a-house-cleaning-solution/ Vinegar, the white distilled kind, is the best all-around cleaning agent you can find. Due to its level of acidiy, it can kill mold, germs and bacteria. Cleaning with vinegar is environmentally friendly, inexpensive and non-toxic to pets and people; and it's safe to use on furniture or fabrics; ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-use-vinegar-as-a-house-cleaning-solution.jpg http://factoidz.com/will-vinegar-damage-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/will-vinegar-damage-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-cleaner/ Vinegar is the best all around cleaner you can find; you can use it to clean furniture or fabrics with great results. It's inexpensive and non-toxic, it works in the laundry, in the kitchen, even outside on weeds. There's a reason our grandmothers used it; today it's one of the best kept homemaking ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/will-vinegar-damage-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-pest-control-hunting-for-termites/ http://factoidz.com/diy-pest-control-hunting-for-termites/ How do I tell if I have termites in my home? Once I find them, how can I get rid of them? I use the term hunting because in many ways this is what you will be doing.  As a homeowner you should be aggressive in your search for termites as these creatures can be very elusive. ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-pest-control-hunting-for-termites.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-fix-dripping-faucets/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-fix-dripping-faucets/ There are few sounds more annoying than water dripping from a leaking faucet and splashing into the sink. The sound is usually ampl... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-fix-dripping-faucets.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-your-washing-machine/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-repair-your-washing-machine/ There are a number of things that can go wrong with a washing machine and to repair a majority of them will require the right tools, the right parts and the right attitude. Many of the modern machines can be quite complicated so... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-repair-your-washing-machine.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ http://factoidz.com/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors/ The idea of going green and saving money on energy costs at the same time can be appealing, but the initial cost of hiring a company to install solar collectors and all the related materials will require a big leap of faith the you will save enough on the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-the-chill-out-of-your-garage-with-diy-solar-collectors.jpg http://factoidz.com/will-vinegar-damage-any-of-my-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-household-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/will-vinegar-damage-any-of-my-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-household-cleaner/ Vinegar is not harmful when in contact with the skin, furniture, fabrics, and most surfaces (except marble, as it can erode). It can be used safely, especially around children and pets, and can even be consumed whe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/will-vinegar-damage-any-of-my-furniture-or-fabrics-if-used-as-a-household-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-project-for-this-fall-organize-your-garage/ http://factoidz.com/diy-project-for-this-fall-organize-your-garage/ Organizing your garage can be a hassle and at time frustrating. Think about it, once you put your car(s) into your garage, you’re not left with much space. To make things a bit easier for yourself, try to keep your garage as organized as possible at all times. This will make your life much easier-... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-project-for-this-fall-organize-your-garage.jpg http://factoidz.com/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen/ http://factoidz.com/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen/ Your kitchen is the most common area in your home to be unorganized and full of clutter. Many people don’t have a lot of time to spend organize a large space like a kitchen. It’s a good thing you’re reading this because I’m here to help you out. As an organizational freak, I always know h... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/take-on-a-diy-project-today-unclutter-and-organize-your-kitchen.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase/ http://factoidz.com/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase/ Need some extra storage, but you don’t have the money to spend on expensive bookcases? Why not build a bookcase yourself? Building a bookcase isn’t always a simple task, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Using standard lumber, your basic tools and eight easy steps, you can build your ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-project-how-to-build-a-bookcase.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-creative-ways-to-create-more-storage-space-in-your-home-or-apartment/ http://factoidz.com/5-creative-ways-to-create-more-storage-space-in-your-home-or-apartment/ Ever wondered how you could manage to make more space in your home? Face it, we all need space, but what do we do with all of our stuff? You would be surprised to see how much space you actually have in your home, if you just made use of the nooks and crannies. As challenging as it may seem, finding... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-creative-ways-to-create-more-storage-space-in-your-home-or-apartment.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-heat-your-home-more-efficiently-this-winter/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-heat-your-home-more-efficiently-this-winter/ Soon the winter weather will be arriving to Canada again. A lot of money saving tips out to get the homes ready just are not practical, I mean they’re great for long term use but not for money savings now. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-heat-your-home-more-efficiently-this-winter.jpg http://factoidz.com/clever-uses-of-baking-soda-as-a-household-cleaner/ http://factoidz.com/clever-uses-of-baking-soda-as-a-household-cleaner/ Baking Soda or Sodium Bicarbonate is a great cleaner, a deodorizer, a mild abrasive, a stain remover and has hundreds of other uses. More and more of us are becoming aware of the hazards of using toxic chemicals around the house, e... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/clever-uses-of-baking-soda-as-a-household-cleaner.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-unclutter-and-organize-your-closets/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-unclutter-and-organize-your-closets/ Have you been avoiding your closet; afraid to open it because it seems to have an air of gloom, resembling something more like where Jimmy Hoffa was buried than a home storage space? Not to worry, here is a ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-unclutter-and-organize-your-closets.jpg http://factoidz.com/build-an-outdoor-room-and-spend-more-quality-family-time-in-the-backyard/ http://factoidz.com/build-an-outdoor-room-and-spend-more-quality-family-time-in-the-backyard/ In today's bad economy and in the face of bad exchange rates, traveling is simply not an option for many Americans. An interesting new trend is building outdoor rooms. People are opting to start DIY projects to build a space to relax and entertain, right in their own backyards. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/build-an-outdoor-room-and-spend-more-quality-family-time-in-the-backyard.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-reasons-to-install-a-patio-cover/ http://factoidz.com/top-reasons-to-install-a-patio-cover/ Everyone will agree that an open patio provides a closeness to nature and allows one to admire the surrounding landscape.  A great many of us now spend a considerable time outside. The present economic times have now created a situation where we have come to appreciate our outdoors more. For many o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-reasons-to-install-a-patio-cover.jpg http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-patio-construction/ http://factoidz.com/do-it-yourself-patio-construction/ Many people are quite handy with tools and do it yourself projects and have good mechanical aptitude. For these individuals building a patio can be a piece of cake. However, when it comes to erecting a patio, the greatest difficulty comes from first answering a few key questions. Questions like wher... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-it-yourself-patio-construction.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified/ A greenhouse is basically a structure that is designed taking into account growing plants. Some of the common certifications or labels being bandied about by home builders these days are: Energy Star Certified Northwest Energy Star Certified Earth Advantage Certifie... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified.jpg http://factoidz.com/creating-an-outdoor-room-in-your-backyard/ http://factoidz.com/creating-an-outdoor-room-in-your-backyard/ Today’s homes blur the distinction between the outdoors and indoors when it comes to design and lifestyle. For decades, we only wanted to make the interior of the homes look attractive and comfortable. However, this trend is changing fast. Many people are taking advantage of the long summer... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creating-an-outdoor-room-in-your-backyard.jpg http://factoidz.com/housecleaning-with-baking-soda-vinegar-tea-and-natural-oils/ http://factoidz.com/housecleaning-with-baking-soda-vinegar-tea-and-natural-oils/ "Going green" in your housecleaning is a great way to help the environment while keeping your home safer and healthier. Many of the powerful cleaning agents available on the market contain an array of highly toxic array of chemicals which can be harmful to your health, and can destroy the environmen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/housecleaning-with-baking-soda-vinegar-tea-and-natural-oils.jpg http://factoidz.com/building-a-backyard-gazebo/ http://factoidz.com/building-a-backyard-gazebo/ Gazebos, like patios, have now become a popular outdoor decoration in many gardens. Gazebos have an old history and were first used by the Egyptians as free standing structures. The exact function of the gazebos in the early centuries is not known but it is widely believed that they were most likely... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/images/post/building-a-backyard-gazebo.jpg http://factoidz.com/5-tips-for-enjoying-a-lazy-summer/ http://factoidz.com/5-tips-for-enjoying-a-lazy-summer/ It's summertime, but you don't feel like camping or getting to involved in building that gazebo for your garden. Spending time lazing about is almost as easy as pie, if you really think about it. Giving this time to relax out in the sun also can let you regenerate and pick up those wonderful r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/5-tips-for-enjoying-a-lazy-summer.jpg http://factoidz.com/add-an-outdoor-fireplace-to-your-patio-or-backyard/ http://factoidz.com/add-an-outdoor-fireplace-to-your-patio-or-backyard/ Pool parties, barbeque parties and family weekend parties can all be made more warm, inviting, and memorable with a well-selected and properly maintained outdoor fireplace. A fireplace is a symbol of warmth and can add appeal to the place where it’s been placed. With recent technological advanc... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/add-an-outdoor-fireplace-to-your-patio-or-backyard.jpg http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-transforming-a-simple-backyard-into-a-getaway-experience/ http://factoidz.com/ideas-for-transforming-a-simple-backyard-into-a-getaway-experience/ In today's global village economy, we're all caught up in the rat race, and it's often hard to find time to relax. Many people decompress by planning vacations. But as we all know, vacations are not only expensive, they can cause more stress than they're worth! As an alternative, just a little ti... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ideas-for-transforming-a-simple-backyard-into-a-getaway-experience.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-garden-furniture-to-match-your-yard/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-garden-furniture-to-match-your-yard/ Many people have beautiful gardens and landscapes but they do not have a single piece of furniture or even a chair, where one can sit and enjoy nature. Gardens have always been viewed as an external component of a home to be viewed from inside the home. This concept has radically changed in the l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-select-garden-furniture-to-match-your-yard.jpg http://factoidz.com/backyard-secret-a-cheaper-way-to-repair-patio-cracks/ http://factoidz.com/backyard-secret-a-cheaper-way-to-repair-patio-cracks/ Dealing with cracks and aging walls can be a herculean and expensive task. However, there are some cost-effective methods available to improve the walls of patio which show early signs of heavy cracks and water-leakage problems. Your patio is a reflection of the beauty and upkeep your home, so ma... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/backyard-secret-a-cheaper-way-to-repair-patio-cracks.jpg http://factoidz.com/backyard-project-add-a-patio-to-your-garden/ http://factoidz.com/backyard-project-add-a-patio-to-your-garden/ Your garden is an extension of your home which can give you much enjoyment during the warm summer months.There are many options to enhance the beauty of your garden - but one great option is to build in a patio, which adds beauty and can provide a good place to showcase garden furniture. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/do-it-yourself-patio-construction.jpg http://factoidz.com/choosing-a-bbq-grill/ http://factoidz.com/choosing-a-bbq-grill/ Every summer there people seem to wonder what type of barbecue grill you should buy. In essence there are three basic types of grills- gas, charcoal and electric grills. However, there are other factors which also play a role in what you should buy, such as cost, size, features and what type of fuel... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/choosing-a-bbq-grill.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-projects-how-to-create-an-outdoor-room/ http://factoidz.com/diy-projects-how-to-create-an-outdoor-room/ Why build an outdoor room? Rather than build a full extension to your home, why not consider a more cost-effective and fun alternative in an outdoor room? Outdoor rooms create a bridge between the indoors and the outdoors, giving you an enclosed space in your backyard which gives you the f... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST home http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-projects-how-to-create-an-outdoor-room.jpg