Home Improvement, Remodeling

The occasional security system false alarm may seem like a minor homeowner hassle, but it's actually a nationwide problem you can help solve.

More than 90 percent of alarm activations that trigger a police response are false alarms activated by user error, pet movement, poorly maintained equipment or other causes that don't involve criminal activity or danger.

All that crying wolf wastes about $2 billion in police resources, and lengthens ...

Glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, but they're still popular for decoration. They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a house,.
But to get the right look, you still have to consider function when choosing and hanging shutters.

Beauty in architecture, as with many objects, often stems from seeing a detail that illustrates its purpose.

A pair of shutters can cost anywhere from $100 to more than ...

First we need to know briefly about waterproofing. It is a process of formation of an impermeable obstruction in the path of water so as to protect given structure, thing or even a building from the harmful effects of water and the moisture. Such a barrier helps in prevention of entry of water into various sections or parts of a building.


Waterproofing is quite essential for the basement of any building to ensure its safety in all respects. ...

Double Gazing refers to the use of double glass panes for the windows and the doors so as to enhance their efficiency. In this process, the windows are fitted in such a way, that a double pane and a centralized frame is used in order to open and close the windows so that these may allow maximum air circulation when these are opened. At the same time, these windows offer maximum security, energy conservation and prevention of noise pollution when these are closed. ...

Do you like striped walls? If so, you can create that look yourself and, other than taking a little time, it really isn't that difficult.

Vertical stripes will give visual height to a room, while horizontal stripes will look dynamic while creating balance. The stripes can be wide, narrow, two alternating colors or you can get really creative by making a pattern of stripes with some narrow and some wide and of various widths. The colors can be simply ...

My home needs a fresh look. Is it OK to paint over vinyl siding?

Vinyl siding is meant to last for decades but it can get dirty or dull. And yes, the right kind of paint, along with proper preparation and application, can perk it up.

Top-rated house painters tell that painting is a bargain, costing 50 to 65 percent less than replacing vinyl siding, which averages $200 to $300 per 100 square feet. Check your siding warranty, though, since ...