7 Tips to Avoid Needless (and Embarrassing) Calls for Repair

It can happen to the best of us. We discover that something isn’t working and we jump to the conclusion that it isn’t working. We feel that feeling in the pit of our stomach as we think, “well how much is THIS going to cost?” And maybe we wonder if the item somehow knows that we just got a bonus and is figuring out how to spend the money FOR us. But is it REALLY broken? Here are some tips (from our real life archive of repair calls to fix things that weren’t really broken) to help you avoid unnecessary expenses.

Spring Is Here! Time to Get Organized

It’s that time of year again: spring! As in spring cleaning, spring forward or how about spring into action!

Smart Home Environments

A Smart Home should react to you, to the things you like to do and enjoy on a daily basis, reacting to your presence and decisions to do things automatically that are normally just routine chores. Having your environment react seamlessly to what you are planning allows for more downtime, more time to yourself and a better feeling at the end or start of your day.

How to Build a Backyard Fire Pit: DIY Tips

If you welcome the idea of a fire pit at home and feel that it offers a potential improvement in home décor, you should certainly build one yourself. Plenty of home decoration projects can be implemented by your own hands than employing professionals. All you’ll need is a little bit of information, imagination and organization.

Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Shipping Container For Use As a House

I know the idea of owning a shipping container house is very exciting and tempting. But there are a few logical issues that need to be taken in to consideration before making the purchase.

Should You Tackle A Fixer Upper?

Homes that need care and repair are in plentiful supply since the last recession. These troubled homes can be a great bargain. Should you consider buying one of these fixer-uppers? Here’s how to decide.

How to Get a Cleaner Carpet

Whether or not your carpet is clean is not a matter of luck. Getting a cleaner carpet in your home is not about the luck of the draw. Fortunately, you can easily change your carpet’s appearance by changing just a few of your habits. These habits can take your carpet from disheveled to designer in no time.

6 Ways to Give Your Bedroom a Makeover

The word ‘makeover’ sounds scary to many homeowners, but it shouldn’t. Makeovers don’t have to be expensive or take up a lot of time. With a little guidance, makeovers can be very easy, cheap and non-stressful.

How To Properly Clean Your Key Locks For Optimum Performance

If you ever find yourself having a hard time opening your locks, then it might be time to clean them and remove the entire gunk out. New locks will work out with precision; however, over time, dust and other particles as well as chemicals in the surrounding area can damage your lock and without proper care and maintenance would impede its performance.

Control4 and Savant Could Be the First Publicly Traded Home Automation Companies

There are companies that can provide whole home automation packages for a price. You can purchase individual components or reach out to find local dealers that will put together a complete system and install it for you.