Residential Renovation

01/09/2024

If you've heard of the Home Depot 11% rebate, it might sound too good to be true. We dug into the details to find out how it works — and how to claim it.

02/14/2023

Shop Eaton 15-Amp GFCI Residential Decorator Outlet, White (3-Pack)undefined at Lowe's.com. Eaton’s line of self-test GFCI receptacles ensure electric shock protection with periodic automatic testing. If no GFCI protection is present, the

02/14/2023

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Shop Eaton 15-Amp GFCI Residential Decorator Outlet, White (3-Pack)undefined at Lowe's.com. Eaton’s line of self-test GFCI receptacles ensure electric shock protection with periodic automatic testing. If no GFCI protection is present, the

02/14/2023

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-White-15-Amp-Decorator-Tamper-Resistant-Outlet-AFCI-Residential-Commercial-Outlet/1002336194

Shop Eaton 15-Amp Tamper Resistant AFCI Residential/Commercial Decorator Outlet, Whiteundefined at Lowe's.com. Eaton’s AFCI receptacles provide protection against unseen arc faults that can result in electrical fires. Eaton’s arc fault technology reduces

02/06/2023

Learn how sealing cracks and adding insulation can reduce your bill

02/06/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b8x4rKiAhE

Learn how sealing cracks and adding insulation can reduce your bill

04/23/2019

Signs of carpenter ants: Piles of wood shavings (think sawdust) can usually be found beneath wooden areas like baseboards, door jams and window sills. Rustling noises coming from inside walls or hollow doors. Winged ants creeping out from ceilings, walls, or other hidden crevices.

01/25/2016

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/services-and-advice/households/energy-efficiency/toolbox/how-to/stop-heat-loss-through-windows


Use closely woven, close-fitting curtains or blind
Ensure there’s a snug fit on both sides of the window and at the top of the curtain to stop warm air from moving down behind the curtain and cooling
Install pelmets or solid barriers above the curtain rail, or position the curtain within the window space (pelmets can be as plain or as decorative as you like – for some great ideas, visit Pinterest and search for 'pelmets'
Use curtain tracks that provide a return of curtain to the wall to create a seal
Close curtains or blinds when you have the heating on, especially at night – by leaving curtains or blinds open, you're wasting money and energy

Find out how to stop the heat escaping through your windows in winter. You might even use the heater less, which will save you money on your energy bills.

09/30/2015

http://www.infoworld.com/article/2859267/operating-systems/windows-7-hit-by-rash-of-bogus-not-genuine-reports-validation-code-0x8004fe21.html

Windows 7 is suddenly telling users it isn't genuine -- and it has nothing to do with Windows being stolen