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Guest Post: Pro Tips and Tricks for Taking Out a Wall

I got to say life is full of interesting coincidences – this time it involves the number eight. After 8 months of apartment living we now get to gladly say we are now home owners again. Yep that is what I jokingly refer to as the lil yellow monster – a single story slab on grade ranch home that lets […]

My Take: ACI 2014 part 1

My last week of April & early May was filled up by conferences that included ACI National & a regional EEBA conference on Houses that Work. While the EEBA conference is locked down to one session, trying to choose just one session in each block at ACI was challenging, as there were so many good […]

FAQ: Should I insulate my Water Heater?

So there you are walking through your favorite home improvement store and there is an insulation blanket or kit for water heaters. Hmm, does that really work? Maybe you pull your smartphone out & it brings you to a piece like this one from EPA’s Earth Month where it states “Improve your water heater’s insulation by wrapping […]

6 Easy Tips for Toddler-Proofing Your Home

“Anybody who has experience with young children and infants knows that they are more than capable of finding ways to injure themselves in your home. However, there are several measures you can take to ensure your home is “childproof”, and to minimize the risk of injury to kids in your home or apartment.” Todays piece […]

In the news: RRP, RESNET, DOE, oh my…

Lately there has been a flurry of activity on items I normally cover. With so much coming out (and most not being really worth a full article, besides where would I find the time…) I thought I would do a quick recap in case you missed any of it. The RRP Lowes & the “big” settlement More […]

Staying Secure in Your Home

This week we have an interesting guest piece from Lukas Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson has worked in the home security industry for over 10 years and he enjoys keeping up with the latest developments and passing these on to his readers along with providing practical tips for staying safe. As a quick personal & legal note – there are […]

Notes from the Field: The AHRI Directory

The AHRI’s (Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute) directory is an awesome tool & can even be considered a god-send by many. Why & what is it? The AHRI is a globally recognized and industry testing & certification program which produces a certificate much like the NFRC label you would see on a window. However […]

Water & Fire Damage Claims –Things You Need To Know

This week we have a great piece by Nolan Wright. Mr. Wright is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Trilogy Restoration which primarily works in the Austin / San Antonio areas. He has been working in the restoration industry for several years and enjoys educating people on the home restoration industry. He is an avid writer […]