Home Improvement Articles (Sorted by date)

Deciding on a Custom Sisal Rug

There are many different rugs on the consumer market these days and the sisal rug is one variety which purchasers can choose to carpet their home. These rugs have many favorable attributes and are available in a wide array of styles and colors.
Stephen BrownJuly 22, 2008

The Simple Truth about Alarm Monitoring

By now you’ve seen the “powerful” television ads being run by ADT and the other big boys selling centrally monitored alarm systems. Maybe one of these companies has visited your home with an offer of a “free” or...
David ZuppkeJuly 21, 2008

Security System for Your Apartment

If you are reading this article, you are probably thinking about installing a Security System in your apartment. Much like traditional homes, you should first evaluate your apartment’s vulnerabilities.
David ZuppkeJuly 21, 2008

Do I Really Need Smoke and Fire Alarm Protection

As the founder of a Security Systems Equipment Company, I am continuously baffled as to why so many homeowners, (and for that matter business owners), spend the money to install a Security System with central monitoring, but don’t include smoke...
David ZuppkeJuly 21, 2008

Apartment Tenants as Crime Targets

Did you know that apartment dwellers, according to some studies, are approximately 85% more likely to be the victim of a burglary than traditional homeowners? Why is that and how do I protect myself?
David ZuppkeJuly 21, 2008

Information About Termite

A typical homeowner's insurance policy does not cover destruction caused by termites, even though they cause over 1 billion dollars in damage to homes throughout the United States each year.
http://www.homeinspectionspecialist.com/July 18, 2008

Information About Mold

Information About Mold Why is mold growing in my home?Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be...
http://www.homeinspectionspecialist.com/July 18, 2008

Reclaimed, second hand doors - Doors from another age

It is possible to get one such second hand door for yourself and peep into the history through it. Just walk up to any second hand building materials centre and you can get to feel the history around you.
Smit MathurJuly 16, 2008

How Regularly Should My Septic Tank Be Inspected Or Checked?

If you have a septic tank, you will want to make sure that you have it checked or inspected regularly to ensure that it stays in proper working order. The septic tank should be cleaned between every one to three years.
Andy KapalnJuly 15, 2008

4 Things You Can Do With Plastic Bags... But Shouldn't!

Everyone has some plastic bags in their home. You know the ones. They give them out “free” at the supermarket. Sometimes they hold one or two things and we wonder why we even got a bag.
Dustin BrockmanJuly 15, 2008