Category Archives: Learn About The Home

All About Geothermal Heating

Have you heard of geothermal heating and are wondering how it works? You're in luck - we have an overview of it in this post. The basic idea of geothermal heating is to use the natural heat in the ground to warm your home. The ground, if you go deep enough, is about 50 degrees…

Have you got a new tub but not sure how to install the piping? If you're doing it yourself, keep reading - we'll give you an overview of the necessary steps! First, you'll need to apply primer to the opening of your pipes. A purplish, thin liquid, primer cleans and prepares the pipes for concrete.…

Art deco, cabriole leg, hassock - there's no shame in getting lost in all the terms used to describe furniture. Still, wouldn't it be nice to have a source by which to describe anything you're trying to buy or sell? This post, we have just the thing for you: a glossary of common furniture terms,…

Maintaining the plumbing of your house is not a fun job, and this can lead us to neglect it. However, we're here to encourage you not to, as well as to give some tips on how to do it better. Do: Know where the meters and shutoff valves are. Check hoses and appliances on a…

Home Technology that Makes Your Life Easier

Technology has a lot to offer in terms of conveniences for homeowners. Take advantage of some of these to see savings as well as improve the quality of your experience at home! Automatic light dimmers - Installing these all over the house will mean you can use the right amount of light you need at…

What is green design? First, we need to address what it isn't - that is, home decor centered around the color green. No, it is that other thing - that of environmental friendliness. By being environmentally friendly, you're not just doing the world a service - you're doing one to your expenses on utilities as well!…

This post, let's reflect on how far we've come in plumbing, so we can all appreciate innovations in technology in this area. The world's first water closet was in 2000 BCE in India - it really amount to not much more than a pot of water. However, when the aqueduct came around during the 7th Century…

Thinking of building an outdoor kitchen? This post, we have some tips for you to consider before you start in on your project! Keep reading to check them out. When building your outdoor kitchen, there are some questions you need to ask about your available site location. In addition to answering yes to these 4 questions,…

If you didn't already know this trick for fixing nail holes, keep reading! It's fairly common knowledge, but toothpaste can act as a great sealant for small holes. This is great for fixing holes in your home, especially if you're renting and need to make the walls new for the next lessees. All you need to do is…

For your kitchen to look the best it possibly can, it's important to pay attention to trends in design. In an effort to help you keep on top of them, we are dedicating this post to exploring all the popular things that people are doing in their kitchens. It's all about eco-friendly and low maintenance in kitchens…

Most people have heard that they should recycle, but how many of us actually understand the benefits of recycling? Sure, we understand the basic principle of reusing materials, but what are the positive benefits of doing so? In this post, we want to address those questions. Even if you've heard that you should be recycling, that…

Ever wonder just how much your landscaping project will fetch you? We have your answer! A well-kept and designed yard can add 5-15% onto the price of your house! Additionally, there is an average of 258% return on investment! Now that's a good deal. Most Americans realize this on some level - 4 out of…

With the summer heat rolling in fast, you may be looking ahead with dread towards hefty electric bills once again. If you're looking to save, check out the tips we have for you! Not only can they save on your bills this season, they can also help when winter comes again. So here are the…

Use Social Media to Revitalize Your Home Decor We all know that social media is changing our lives, but did you know it's changing the way we decorate our homes? More than ever before, anyone with access to the Internet has many resources at their fingertips to change their homes. Maybe you're wondering what your…

DIY Tips for Beginners Going out and building Do-It-Yourself projects can be a great way to save money. There are, however, some serious drawbacks to not hiring professionals. As we'll address in a future post, DIY projects are the cause of major and minor injuries, including falling from ladders and cutting hands with knives. Additionally, since…

Category Archives: Learn About The Home

All About Geothermal Heating

Plumbing for the Bathtub

Furniture Terms

Do’s and Don’ts of Plumbing Maintenance

Home Technology that Makes Your Life Easier

Green Design

FYI: History of Plumbing

Your Guide to Outdoor Kitchen Design

How to Fix Nail Holes in Drywall

Trends in Kitchen Design

Reasons to Recycle

The Value of Landscaping

8 Tips to Save on A/C (and Heating)

DIY Tips for Beginners

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Category Archives: Learn About The Home

For Your Remodeling Needs Call 703.926.5339

For Your Remodeling Needs
Call 703.926.5339