21 Apr 09 home improvement carnival – April 20, 2009
Welcome to the April 20, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.
Chris Morris presents Home Security Cameras – Protect Your Loved Ones posted at Home Security Systems, Home Security Products, Home Alarm Systems, saying, “Home Security Systems, Home Security Products, Home Alarm Systems”
Diego Cervantes presents Top 50 Real Estate Blogs posted at Bankling.
Diego Cervantes presents The Real Estate Toolbox: Top 50 Resources & Web 2.0 Sites for Buying or Selling a Home posted at Bankling.
Wilf Staton presents Feng Shui Decor posted at Feng Shui Decor.
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Zecco vs TradeKing: Which Online Stock Brokerage Account To Choose? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”
The Smarter Wallet presents Bargain Homes In Detroit: Mansions For A Song posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”
home additions
Jason presents How To Find A Home Inspector posted at Zero Defects Home Inspections.
Summer Munyon presents How To Find The Bottom Of The Real Estate Market posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “If you want to know the beginning of the next phase of the market turn, just keep an eye on the green line in the graph below. You can visit this graph (updated twice per week) at The Market Bulletin.”
home improvement tips
Nathan Veldhoen presents free_homeimprovement | Nate Veldhoen posted at Nate Veldhoen, saying, “Trying to keep things on a budget is always a challenge. Keeping things under budget is even tougher, especially if you don’t want it look cheap and most importantly want it to last.”
Chris Copeland presents Basement Flooring Colors: Choosing the Right One posted at Basement Flooring Guide.
Mich Po presents The Spencer Cooling System for Outdoor Functions posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Interesting blog about the Spencer cooling system for outdoor functions”
The Fence Authority presents So, What Kind of Fence is Best for You? posted at The Fence Authority Blog, saying, “Helping to decide between aluminum fence, vinyl fence, or cedar wood fences. The choice can be hard!”
jim presents 8 Great Frugal Tool Options for Home Improvement Projects posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.
Pat Doyle presents How To Arrange Your Bedroom For Good Feng Shui posted at Feng Shui Crazy, saying, “The bedroom is one of the most important rooms for Feng Shui. You spend one third of your life in bed, and a restful sleep is important for your general energy level.”
Mich Po presents The Choctaw Plumber with their Quality and Satisfying Service posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Cool blog about the Choctaw plumber with their quality and satisfying service”
Chris presents Dealing with unwelcome guests in your house (part 1) posted at Home I Own.
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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17 Feb 09 Concrete
CONCRETE
Think for a moment where we would be without concrete. It is hard to imagine. Concrete is the basic building element for modern society. Every major construction project uses concrete in one form or another. It keeps us warm and safe; it allows us to get to work safely; it beautifies our yards. Concrete – strong, durable, flexible, the most versatile building material in the world, and gray. All of these descriptive words of concrete are true, but not complete. Concrete is indeed strong and versatile, but it no longer needs to be gray. Architects, landscape designers, and homeowners are reveling in the news that the color of concrete driveways, patios, decks, sidewalks, porches and more can match any decor. Colored and stamped concrete provides all of the wonderful assets of concrete and lets imaginations go wild.
However, one area frequently overlooked, not thought about, or not considered as in depth as it should be, is the driveway. It is easy to overlook the driveway when one is making the hundreds of decisions about a new home. Yet the driveway is the ultimate welcome mat to a home. It gives an immediate impression of the home and the homeowners and it should bear the brunt of significant wear.
There are so many uses these day’s for concrete and because it is one of the strongest, longest lasting surfaces on earth it is being used for a lot more than just sidewalks. In recent years with the addition of color and the ability to polish or add stamp work to concrete it has become one of the most popular surfaces for just about everything. Interior uses for concrete to name a few are; floors, countertops, fireplace surrounds, walls, sinks and furniture. Outdoor uses for concrete are vast; patios, driveway’s, pool decks, pavers, fireplaces, fire pits and outdoor kitchens are some examples.
A concrete driveway is a symbol of quality. It is a great investment. A concrete driveway should last a home owner at least 30 years, while other paving options frequently will need to be replaced every ten years. By the time one factors in how much longer a concrete driveway lasts and how little maintenance it requires, a concrete driveway is not only cost competitive, it is clearly the better bargain.
Beyond the structural integrity of concrete there are also ecological features to consider. A finished interior concrete floor doubles as the foundation. This means no carpet or other surface is needed. This will save time and money as there is very little maintenance, no upkeep costs and a cleaner environment.
Concrete is produced from some of the world’s most abundant resources and without toxic byproducts. The concrete industry recycles and reclaims throughout the manufacturing process. It has a superior lifespan compared to other products. Its thermal mass plays a role in energy efficiency. It helps keep our urban areas cooler. Its light reflectiveness also helps conserve energy. From the homeowner to the largest urban areas, concrete is playing a major role in protecting and maintaining our environment.
09 Feb 09 home improvement carnival – February 8, 2009
Welcome to the February 8, 2009 edition of home improvement carnival.
Erika Collin presents 50 Tools to Research Your New Home, Neighborhood, and Community posted at e-Justice Blog.
bathroom remodels
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Remodel Your Bathroom! Try 3 New Ideas To Freshen Up Your Bathroom posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”
home additions
Joe Manausa presents Tallahassee Foreclosure Report | Tallahassee Real Estate Blog posted at Tallahassee Real Estate Blog, saying, “There is plenty of news in the national media about foreclosures. From everything that I have read, I suspect for every 100 foreclosures that have and will hit the real estate market during our current housing crisis, we have only seen 2 or 3. The bulk of the foreclosures have yet to hit the market.”
home improvement tips
Aparna presents Burning incense and candles bad for health? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, saying, “Burning incense and candles for long has been a part of religious ceremonies and rituals in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and other major religions of the world. The pleasant aroma emanating from the smoldering incense sticks might send you into a state of ecstasy and trigger the spiritual mood in you but did you know that it causes the release of some harmful pollutants that is hazardous to your health?”
Jamie McIntosh presents Easy Wallpaper Removal posted at Jamie’s Blog, saying, “Just because a home improvement product or remedy it’s natural and nontoxic, doesn’t mean it’s less effective than the chemical alternative.”
Lazy Man and Money presents 10 Tips to Save Money Around the Home posted at Lazy Man and Money.
The Smarter Wallet presents Winterizing Your Home: Do’s and Don’ts posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks”
Angie presents Kitchen Corner Sink posted at Kitchen Sinks & Kitchen Sink Accessories, saying, “The kitchen sink is one of the main focuses in the modern kitchen. The corner kitchen sink is one of the nicest new looks on the market if you have a L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen. There are a lot of different styles that you can get it all depends on your taste and style.”
Barb Hacker presents Taming a Messy Kid’s Bedroom posted at Cleaning Up the Clutter, saying, “This article shows a 15-minute de-cluttering session with practical tips on how to get kids involved in cleaning and maintaining their bedroom.”
Mich Po presents The Benefits and Services you Get from the Oklahoma City Electrician « Truetechhomeservice posted at Truetechhomeservice, saying, “Blog on the benefits that you can get from Oklahoma Home Service”
Lori Smith presents 3 Types of Work Contractors Continue to Get During a Recession posted at Contractor Service, saying, “Homeowners are feeling the crunch just as hard as the contractor.”
Lori Smith presents Good Contractors Must Battle Perception posted at Contractor Service, saying, “General Contractors got 3350 more Complaints than Insurance companies last year! Roofing Contractors got 451 more Complaints than Mail Order Companies!”
toolsie presents How drill bits can keep you thrifty posted at Drill Bits, saying, “Doing things yourself is the thrifty way to go. And if you don’t know where to start, Home Depot has tons of free workshops!”
Toolsie presents How drill bits can keep you thrifty posted at Drill Bits, saying, “Fising and building things is much easier than you think. There are free workshops available. And making things on your own will save you thousands of dollars.
(PS: — sorry for double submission — I put a wrong email address the first time around)”
Raily Arena presents Sell Your Own Home – Despite the Lousy Economy posted at How to Sell Your Own Home.
NetBiz presents How To Get The Best Home Improvement Loan Rate posted at Money Galaxy – Make Money | Save Money | Invest Money, saying, “Getting a good rate saves tens of thousands of dollars in the long run.”
Chris presents Expenses that come with owning your first home posted at Home I Own, saying, “A must read for all first home buyers, learn about your inevitable expenses.”
The Smarter Wallet presents Home Improvement Contractor Problems: How To Resolve Contractor Disputes posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Thanks!”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of home improvement carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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26 Dec 08 A new top 10 list of Resolutions
It’s that time of year again, time to make your ‘New Years Resolution’. According to USA.gov here are some of the most popular New Years Resolutions:
I would like to suggest a new list of resolutions that will make you feel even better and will last well into the new year and far beyond.
It’s the start of a new year and we are all hoping for a better ‘09′. Most people experienced some sort of difficulty in ‘08′. What better way to kick off the new year then with a home improvement project. A home improvement projcet will increase your quality of life, possibly the value of your home and generally just make you feel better. LEAD Construction can help with any project you have been contemplating or maybe have been putting off and really want to get started. Give us a call at (925)372-5323 for a free quote on your next project.
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