Home Essentials
Do you have the top five
home essentials in your house? Here's the list and a few
of the things you can use them for...
Kitchen Tips
We all spend a lot of time
in our kitchens, and who isn't looking for a quicker way
to do something. Well I've got some tips that will make
your time in the kitchen a little easier...
Nail Pops
If your lumber wasn't
properly dried when your house was built, it may cause the
heads of nails to "pop"...
Odor Eliminators
Household odors can be an
unpleasant annoyance, but we all have to deal with them
from time to time...
Radiator Check-up
Steam radiators require very
little maintenance, but there are a couple of easy things
that you can do so you'll be toasty warm...
Rust Problems
If you have rust problems
around your house, I have some tips that should help you
out...
Sharpen It Up
Pencils without points? Dull
knives? Shameful scissors, I've got the low down on
getting things nice and sharp...
Wax Removal Guide
You name it; somebody's got
to get wax off of it. Here is how it's done... |
Check doors to make sure they seal nice and tight, to do
this, close a dollar bill in the door, if you can pull it
out easily you need to update your weather stripping. 
Another option, if you can see through your door, hang a
piece of black poster board on one side and hold a
flashlight against the door jamb, if you can see the
light, fix it up! 
Next, walk around the house armed with a caulk gun and
some exterior caulk. Look for gaps anywhere one building
material meets another. Look at everything from your
foundation to window casings to water spigots to your
dryer vent. Seal up any leaks. 
Check all interior light switches and electrical outlets
on outside walls. Each one should be insulated; you can
buy insulation or make your own out of Styrofoam trays
from the meat department.