Black & Decker, Green, Heating & Cooling
When the weather gets cooler and you start cranking up your furnace, the last thing you want is have all that fuzzy, costly warmness leak outside – or have nasty, prickly cold seep inside.
Written by: Jen
For me, one of the best feelings in the world is coming into an air-conditioned building from having walked around outside in the heat. It’s instant, amazing gratification. Maybe that’s why I like Las Vegas …
Written by: Jen
With the SolarFlare Infrared Heaters, there’s really just one hurdle in buying one: the brand name. Colour me jerk, but having something in my home emblazoned with “SolarFlare” isn’t really comforting. I’m far too much …
Written by: Jen
Our friend Tony over PoundedThumb.net recently reviewed a batch of Scotch duct tape. Since I’m too lazy to duplicate his efforts, and it got cold outside here in San Diego (52 degrees. . . . …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Picture this: Imagine you actually like the people you work with (gasp?). You’ve invited the boss, some colleagues and their spouses over for a weekend barbecue where it’s your mission to dazzle them with your …
Written by: Jen
Let’s see the jolly old man find a way to crawl out of this fireplace! Wall-mounted fireplaces can be very sleek, space-saving and create a look that no painting can rival. The style we found …
Written by: Jen
DIY Discussion, Heating & Cooling, How To, Windows & Doors
If you suspect you have a draft from your window, it’s something to take care of sooner than later. Your home can lose energy from heat exiting and even require more heat to compensate the …
Written by: Jen
It’s coming: Winter will be here before you realize it. Especially you, Canada. Rather than drag your butt in the snow, wouldn’t it be a good idea to get some of those chores done now …
Written by: Jen
Heating & Cooling, Landscaping
Oh man … it’s already October! Where did the summer go? I have a simple formula below to demonstrate what happens to my mood when I realize the changing of the seasons: Summer = YES …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, Heating & Cooling
You know, there once was a time when I would get excited about new shoes or a band coming to town. Now I get excited when I learn about a new kind of insulation. Ugh …
Written by: Jen