By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: February 10, 2014 on houselogic.com Light changes color, so your lighting design — a top priority for any remodel — should help guide your color choices. Here’s how. It’s all determined by the way light and colors interact. “People have to understand that the color of an object won’t… [Read More]
How to Fix Drafty Windows
By: Dave Toht Published: February 15, 2013 on houselogic.com Here are some quick, inexpensive fixes you can do now, plus more permanent solutions when you have the time and money. What’s Wrong with My Windows? With old windows, the glazing putty may have grown brittle and fallen away, leaving the glass rattling in place…. [Read More]
10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: December 9, 2011 on houselogic.com Here’s how to light up your Christmas light display safely and economically. 1. Safety first. Emergency rooms are filled with home owners who lose fights with their holiday lights and fall off ladders or suffer electric shocks. To avoid the holiday black and blues, never… [Read More]
How to Ready your Heating System for Winter
As winter begins to set in we all look at ways to keep warm and to save a little bit of money. Most people know there are things they can do to save some money by maintaining or servicing their heating and cooling systems, but most people also do not know what those things are… [Read More]
Insulation Types and Tips
By: Jeanne Huber Published: June 18, 2013 on houselogic.com Here’s our take on your insulation options, with tips on cost effectiveness and whether to DIY or hire a pro. However, it you’re not remodeling, think long and hard about replacing or adding wall insulation. Retrofitting wall insulation has a long payback period that should make… [Read More]
How to Inspect Windows, Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: January 7, 2011 on houselogic.com Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air leaks and water seeps that create high energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how. Big picture inspection A home air pressure test sucks air into the house to reveal air leaks that increase your energy bills…. [Read More]
LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips
By: G. M. Filisko Published: December 10, 2010 on Houselogic.com LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you. 1. LED holiday lights save you money. LED lights use at least 90% less energy than traditional holiday lights, according to the U.S. government’s Energy Star program. That… [Read More]
8 Tips to Make Your Remodel More Energy Efficient and Your Home Healthier
By: Dona DeZube Published: October 18, 2012 on houselogic.com As long as you’re remodeling, why not cut your utility bill and make your home a bit healthier? Saving energy wasn’t on the list of reasons we’re finally ripping out the kitchen in our mid-century home (green-veined, imitation marble laminate countertops figured much more prominently). But,… [Read More]
5 Smart Products from a Cool Trade Show
5 Smart Home Products from a Cool Trade Show By: John Riha Published: July 2, 2012 on Houselogic.com The 2012 Pacific Coast Builders Conference has a dazzling array of brainy products that take the worry out of having to think for yourself. I’m a sucker for home products that are smarter than I am. OK,… [Read More]
The Value of Home Maintenance
By: John Riha for HouseLogic.com Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. “It’s the little things that tend to trip up people,” says Frank Lesh, former president of the American Society of Home Inspectors and owner of Home Sweet Home Inspection Co. in Chicago. “Some cracked caulk around the windows,… [Read More]
