Do It Yourself
Check Your Deck Once a Year
Part 1 | Part 2 – Above Your Deck
NOTE: Part 1 was published in our July 2009 issue.
Part 2
While wood decks are a beautiful and quality addition to a home, they require special care to maintain their beauty and glow. Wood decks can be strong and long lasting, but can also be extremely vulnerable to the elements and can become weak without proper care... MORE >>
Ask the Expert
Compact Fluorescent Bulb Do's and Don'ts
Question:
Why should I change to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)? My electrician told me not to use them in my ceiling fixtures. Why? MORE >>
Go Green
Cleaning Products that Work
If you think of your home as a haven from pollution, we've got some bad news. Levels of pollutants in indoor air can be from two to more than 100 times higher than outdoors, according to the U.S. EPA. That indoor pollution is due in large part to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that evaporate, or "offgas," from home decorating and cleaning products... MORE >>
Spotlight On
Carpenter Bee Control
Carpenter bees are prevalent throughout the United States. Although there are different species, the most common is big and resembles a bumble bee. This bee is unique from most because it will bore into wood to make its home. They are a nuisance and can cause damage to any wood on your property... MORE >>
From the Archives
Pool Safety: Published July 2009
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