You don’t have to travel to Munich, Germany, to enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest celebration this fall. Instead, you can plan on hosting a fun event at your own home, inviting your closest friends, neighbors and family members over for a fun evening of German-style beer, food, music and merriment. Of course, the last thing you want is for your big Oktoberfest celebration to be a … [Read more...] about How to throw an energy- and cost-efficient Oktoberfest celebration
General
The importance of cleaning your gutters
The weather changes and the falling leaves pile up. They remain in the gutters as the days turn colder and winter sets in. The gutters freeze over and then, with spring thaw, melt. If you’ve ignored your gutters over the last, eventually, they’ll pull away from the house. And that’s when the damage will be discovered. The siding, the foundation and even the landscaping can be … [Read more...] about The importance of cleaning your gutters
Switching from the air conditioner to the heater
The days are getting shorter. Fall jackets come down from the attic as a chill arrives in the air. At this moment, the diligent homeowner prepares his or her air conditioner for the elements and revives the furnace from its summer slumber. Though an easy task, a smart homeowner takes a few strategic steps when switching from the air conditioner to the heater. A seasonal … [Read more...] about Switching from the air conditioner to the heater
Tips for winterizing your pool
If you are a pool owner and live in an area of the country where you experience all four seasons, this can be both a blessing and a curse. The months of autumn and winter can be truly beautiful, with changing and falling leaves, lovely blankets of crisp white snow, and crisp temperatures. As a pool owner, however, it can be difficult to enjoy the colder months of the year with … [Read more...] about Tips for winterizing your pool
Shedding some light: pros and cons of installing skylights
Skylights are an aesthetically pleasing way to let more natural light into your home. However, there are pros and cons to installing skylights, and it’s important that you review these factors before making your final decision. Here are some essential aspects to having skylights that could help sway your choice. Con: Skylights don’t save on your electric bill While … [Read more...] about Shedding some light: pros and cons of installing skylights
