HOME SAVVY eZINE

 

• FEATURE: Spring Cleaning
Ahhhh, spring is in the air. Take advantage of the warming weather and make your home sparkle.

• Green Cleaning Tips

• How To Rain-wash a Carpet

• Homemade Dusting Solution

• FEATURE: Weather Folklore
Learn some of the science behind farmers' and sailors' folk sayings- some of them are actually true.

• Hazardous Weather Risks

• Try This: Cricket Thermometer

• True or False: Weather Myths

• FYI: Moonbow

• FEATURE: Organize With Style
Take spring cleaning a step further by using our savvy tips to make your home more orderly and stylish.

• Bulletin Boards, Storage Product Resources, Find a Professional Organizer

• Read Up on It: Recommended organization books for the homeowner

• FEATURE: Eggs
Recipe: Double-Cheese Eggs Benedict
Recipe: Spinach Quiche

• Did you know: Elephant Birds and other interesting egg facts!

• The Egg and "Creation"

• FYI: Easter Egg insight

• FEATURE: Tool Tips: A Gardener's Essentials
For many long, cold months, the avid gardener sits inside the house, eagerly thumbing through seed, plant and gardening catalogs. At last, spring is in sight. But before turning the first spade-full of dirt, it’s time to gather your gardening friends: those tools that save you time, defend your garden from pests and generally make your hobby a delight.

• Caring for Your Tools

• Basic Gardening Tools

• FEATURE: Tankless (Demand) Water Heaters
Demand (tankless or instantaneous) water heaters provide hot water only as it is needed. They don't produce the standby energy losses associated with storage water heaters, which can save you money. Here you'll find basic information about how they work, whether a demand water heater might be right for your home, and what criteria to use when selecting the right model.

• Tank Water Heater vs. Demand Water Heater

• H₂O I.Q.

• FEATURE: How to Prep Like a Painting Pro
You've cleaned your home, read up on paint choices, and now it's time to paint. Painting is a fast, inexpensive way to freshen the look of your home, but don't skimp on the prep time.

• Tips for dealing with paint

• A DIYer’s Guide to Painting Supplies

• FEATURE: Paint
Learn about some of the different paint options available and their uses. Then, brush up on the different finishes available to help you choose the right one for the rooms in your home.

• Paint Finishes

• How Much Paint Do You Need?

• V.O.C.'s (Volatile Organic Compounds)

• FEATURE: Home Finance
Learn how a home equity line of credit works to decide if it is the right choice for you.

• How will you repay your home equity plan?

• Interest rate charges and related plan features