2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (887+ words) You may be plagued with mold and mildew in your tub and shower area. It's a very common problem. The good news is that if you're willing to spend just 30 extra seconds once you've rinsed off all the body wash…...

3+ week, 6+ min ago  (842+ words) When something in the house stops working or needs to be replaced, the first impulse of many people is to call a contractor or comparison shop online. Others have the mindset, skills, resources or time to handle it themselves. Homeowners…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (742+ words) Tell the truth. Are there days in the winter when your heating system can't provide the heat you need to keep you comfortable? What about your AC system? Are there blistering hot summer days when you feel like a simmering…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (335+ words) Eight affordable multifamily housing properties in Connecticut are now slated to be powered with solar energy. The'Connecticut Green Bank said that the projects received funding under the Solar Marketplace Assistance Program Plus, which is aimed at allowing multifamily housing providers…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (714+ words) It's very hard to keep up with all of the improvements in building materials and products. Thousands of new things hit the marketplace each year. You need to focus on just one or two verticals to stay abreast of all…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (733+ words) Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those three things are almost always available in and outside your home. Wood fibers, and especially the soft, light-colored…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago  (717+ words) I've been helping several single women for the past few years. One has been featured in this column at least once in the past year. I'm pleased to report that she's gaining confidence and tackling projects on her own now....

8+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (863+ words) Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it's decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump. The right decision can depend on where you live, how much…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (599+ words) Is a deck in your future? You might want to build one to create a delightful outdoor living space. But have you considered the safety risks? You may visit a friend's home and step out onto their deck. You may…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (792+ words) I found myself driving through the breathtaking sheer granite walls of Franconia Notch in New Hampshire last Sunday. Cannon Mountain was on my left, and Mt. Lafayette was on my right. I was on my way to the quaint community…...