Over three-quarters of the states in the U.S. have passed laws making smoke detectors mandatory in private homes, and for good reason.  The majority of fatal fires occur at night, while families are sleeping.  Adding strategically placed smoke detectors to your house will reduce your chances of dy…

Azaleas should only be pruned immediately after they complete their blooming period. But I’d plus like to use some plants/landscaping to do more. QUESTION: “I have a laceleaf weeping Japanese red maple. It seems that a lot of garden enthusiasts are really beginning to think about spring, judgin…

Many home owners find that choosing interior paint colors can be an intimidating task. Original post by Head Homeboy

A programmable thermostat can be set to not heat or cool as much when you’re not home to enjoy it, thus saving you hundreds of dollars a year. Not too shabby for a $30 investment! that may seem like a daunting task at first, but its really very simple: 1. Turn off ability at HVAC unit and trip t…

I recently read an exposition about a science teacher who wanted to see how low he could cut his ability bill. His success was so remarkable, that the potential company took notice and suspected him of tampering with his meter. Many of the things he did were simple things that any of us could do e…

Laminate wood flooring is an excellent alternative to natural wood flooring with a few key benefits:1. Price - As more manufacturers get into the market, the quality of the products available goes up and the prices come down.2. Ease of Installation - Installing laminate flooring is incredibly ea…

Obviously, I tend to be a little late on most of my “cool findings”. The waterless washing machine and the space heater are probobaly the only things I got ahead of time. As for Behr’s Color selector tool on their website, I’m just a year and a half behind. Regardless, the site includes a great sta…

Learn every aspect about painting a steel door for the best results.Original post by Head Homeboy

A popular painting method is with a brush and brushing steel doors is an easy project.Original post by Head Homeboy

Another painting method for steel doors is with using a roller and rolling a steel door will produce a beautiful even finish.Original post by Head Homeboy