For those of us with mature trees in our yards, the cost of removing a dead or diseased tree can be pretty expensive. These ancient maples, elms and walnuts require the skill of an trained arborist who must scale the trees using rigging, then drop the limbs where they can’t damage property. Depending on the ...
If you want to modernize a dated appliance or to coordinate the colors of your appliances with your kitchen’s color scheme, why not paint it? Painting is much less expensive than buying new appliances and the process is relatively easy. For a successful do-it-yourself appliance update project, your first step is to be sure to ...
When the wind begins to whip at your face and your fingers and toes start feeling like miniature ice cubes you know the cold weather is here and turning on the heat is not far away. Typically people heat their home by oil or natural gas and as both are these are rising this can ...
Wood Stoves are a Good Decision You’ve made a good decision if you’ve decided to save money on your winter home heating bills by installing a wood stove where you live. Purchasing and installing a wood stove will allow you to use firewood which is less expensive than propane or natural gas to heat your ...
As oil prices and electricity prices remain high, many home owners are turning to alternative methods for heating their homes. Two popular methods are wood stoves and pellet stoves, each offering a variety of advantages and disadvantages. This article is going to take a look at pellet stoves vs. wood stoves, the pros and cons, ...
First-time homebuyers and those who have lived in homes without a fireplace may be unfamiliar with wood fireplace inserts and their function. It is always nice to move into a new home that is outfitted with fireplaces, because of the ambiance and heat that they produce that will go toward heating your home in the ...
Using wood stoves to heat your house can be both a blessing and a curse. In this article, I will explain the aspects of wood stove use that will have you jumping for joy as well as those that may make you bury your face in your palms. Pit these pros and cons against each ...
When living in the country trees are in abundance and everywhere. If you own any land at all chances are you have the ability to earn extra money through out the winter. This is not easy money but can be well worth your effort. Many homes no longer use wood as there sole purpose for ...
