Recliners are among the most popular type of seating in many casual home theater or media rooms.
So you’ve invested a ton of money into your new 60 inch HDTV flat screen and state-of-the-art 7.1 home theater sound system, but will you enjoy your new media or home theater room to its fullest potential?
Many people make [...]
There was a time when a shower faucet was nothing more than a functional piece of bathroom hardware, but no more! Today you will find a shower faucet to fit any bathroom décor from modern to Tuscan, in finishes from shiny stainless steel to brushed nickel, handheld faucets to showerheads with fluting and other decorative [...]
If you are in the market for a new central air conditioning system, you should understand the components and what to look for in order to get the best value and be sure you can stay cool in your home when the weather outside heats up!
Composite deck materials offer easier maintenance then real wood decking, making them an attractive option to consider. Learn about the benefits, disadvantages, selection, installation and maintenance of composite decks in our complete guide…
A ceiling fan in the master bedroom makes sleeping more comfortable on a warm night.
Before you invest in a new central air conditioning system, you might want to take a minute and count how many ceiling fans you have in your home.
Adding a few ceiling fans could be a wise investment to make before laying [...]
Ceiling fans are a very energy-efficient choice to cool your home.
They work by increasing air movement, helping your body lose heat.
Installing fans can also drastically reduce your air conditioning costs, since they consume approximately half as much electricity as air conditioners.
Turning your fan on and your air conditioner down a few degrees will result in [...]
Look for an Energy Star rated ceiling fan to get up to 50% more efficiency.
Do It Yourself - 10 Step Ceiling Fan Installation Instructions
Before you remove the existing fixture, turn off the power to the circuit breaker or fuse. If there is no existing fixture, snap chalk lines diagonally across the room to find its [...]
Just say no to air conditioning this summer. Here are a few tips on how to keep your home cool without A/C!
With energy costs soaring out of control, we all need to find ways to keep the house cool this summer without spending so much that summer vacation goes out the window!
The first thing to [...]
Cool air is drawn in through windows and circulated up into the attic space and out through the roof vents.A relatively new concept, whole house fans and ventilation systems are rapidly gaining in popularity thanks to rising fuel costs and increased interest in conserving energy resources.
Gone are the days when new home builders simply slapped [...]
It’s finally summer and warmer temperatures are on the way. That’s good news, unless your home air conditioning system is on the fritz! And if you haven’t had your air conditioner checked recently, now is the time to do some maintenance, before the first big heat wave arrives.
Inspecting and maintaining a central air condition is [...]
Modern wood burning stoves are designed to be both efficient and attractive in the home.In some homes a wood stove just fits more naturally than a fireplace. And if you like the rugged look, then a wood burning stove can provide the primary means to heat a smaller home!
Freestanding, a wood stove can heat a [...]
Planning a new fireplace or updating an old one involves a bit of planning and forethought. First, you need to know the basic functional components of a fireplace. Then you want to consider matters of style, materials and design.
How far you go with this process depends on your budget and how important your fireplace is [...]
Inserts can be custom fitted for a look that is quite attractive in any room in the home and more efficient for heating purposes.
If you are like many homeowners who own an older home, you may have a fireplace with a traditional masonry chimney. While nothing beats a real wood-burning fireplace for authenticity and ambiance, [...]
While chimneys have been discussed separately in the Fireplace Guide, there are many other types of fireplace venting systems to consider. Venting depends on environmental and climatic conditions, altitude, type of fireplace and fuel and other factors.
Proper fireplace ventilation affects the heating efficiency and safety of your fireplace. The correct choice and installation of a [...]
If you have a fireplace that burns wood for fuel, then the chimney is a very important component of your home; one that deserves regular attention and maintenance in order to ensure it’s heating efficiency, structural integrity and safety.
One of the primary functions of the chimney is to properly exhaust fumes and particulates containing harmful, [...]
