Every appliance comes with two price tags: what it costs to take it home and what it costs to operate and maintain it each month. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate…
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Pick a Safe Grilling Area Place your grill on a flat, level surface so it won’t tip over. Keep it away from overhangs, fences, deck railings and shrubbery that could…
July 11, 2013
During extremely hot and humid weather, the body’s ability to cool itself is affected. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or…
June 28, 2013
By Mary Kay Woodworth, executive director, Georgia Urban Ag Council, www.georgialandscapepro.com Just as in a woodland forest, the best soil for shade-loving plants is a humus-rich, good-draining soil. In the woods,…
June 18, 2013
Daylighting is the use of windows and skylights to bring sunlight into your home. Today’s highly energy-efficient windows, as well as advances in lighting design, reduce the need for artificial…
June 3, 2013
The difference between a house and a home is the amount of TLC and effort that has gone into it. For this reason, many homeowners are reluctant to sell their…
May 28, 2013
One of the most important steps in painting is surface preparation and priming. Unfortunately it’s also the step that people often leave out or don’t do properly. Proper surface preparation…
May 24, 2013
Safety Tips Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician. Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if…
April 12, 2013
The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of bulb and the cost of electricity. The type of lightbulb you use is important for several…
April 3, 2013
Video: Planning to remodel a bathroom? Should you hire a contractor or DIY? Rick Goldstein of MOSAIC Group explains the pros and cons for both options. Via About.com.
March 27, 2013
Photo Courtesy: King Landscaping Spring is in the air and soon our temperatures will be warming and our spring bulbs will start blooming. Since spring brings with it a burst…
March 20, 2013
Properly insulated homes would significantly reduce the release of these pollutants into the atmosphere: Sulfur Oxide, Nitrous Oxide and Fine Particulate Matter. In the United States there are at least 45 million…
March 11, 2013