Home Tips for Heavy Snow

Maryland has been hit with about 30″ of snow so far and more snow is falling. I don’t mind the snow but it does present some unique challenges for protecting my home. This post will focus on things homeowners need to address during / after a heavy snow fall. Freezing Pipes Frozen pipes cut off water supply and are in danger of bursting. Pipes running along exterior wall and uninsulated... 

Tips and Techniques to Install Baseboard Molding

Well I’ve made huge strides toward getting the floors completely done. Almost all the baseboard is finished and a major portion of the quarter round is installed too. This post will focus on installing the baseboard. A future post will deal specifically with quarter round. If you haven’t purchased baseboard, make sure you select the right baseboard for your home. Tools / Materials Needed... 

Laying Hardwood Floor: Trouble Spots

A few weeks back a couple good friends came over to help me install hardwood floors. It was a lot of work but I’m very pleased with how things are going. The project isn’t complete; a little more in the dinning room, bathroom and hallway closet. We came across a few trouble spots and I like to share how we tackled these problem areas. Uneven Sub-floor Most of my sub-floor was uniform and... 

Remove Clutter from a Home

If you’re a Style Network or Niecy Nash fan, need I say more?  I am a HUGE “Clean House” fan – a TV show on the Style Network where Nash and her crew help families de-clutter, sell the stuff at a yard sale (matching proceeds up to one thousand dollars), and then use the money to redecorate 3 rooms. I thought, “Surely, these messy people do not exist in real life?!”... 

5 Great Grilling Tips

I look forward to a few relaxing days in the sun this 4th of July. And the next best part is great food from the grill. So I thought I’d share a few grilling tips. Hopefully any non-American readers can use these tips too. Choose the Right Meat 1. Pick the right kind of meat. This tip is really geared towards steaks. Leaner cuts, like NY strip steaks, obviously have less fat. This means you’ll... 

Green Tips to use at Home

There is plenty of information out there about ways to lead a “greener” lifestyle. It’s a trend that I hope continues. I still get excited when I see people and companies taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. 5 Great Green Tips for Around the House Vinegar. In my home we use vinegar as a cleaning solution. The acidity kills most mold, bacteria and germs. It’s also great...