iPhone and iTouch. The Latest in Home Improvement Tools?

That’s right.  The iPhone and iTouch have infiltrated our toolbox with some unbelievable handy Home Improvement Tool apps.  Here are just a few that you will wonder how you ever did without.

Residential Building with Structural Insulated Panels

Today, builders are not only looking for stronger ways to construct residential homes, but also more "green" ways to build them.

Five Eco - Friendly Home Improvement Products That Can Change Your Life

I love to share new home improvement products with you. Products that can make life easier when it comes to doing your home improvement projects, have always been my favorite. Today I am going to introduce you to five great products that will help you, the do-it-yourselfer, to do the job faster and easier.

Ask Rick the Contractor Any DIY Home Improvement Questions or Professional Advice

It's Easy to Make Straight Tile Cuts on Walls That Are Not Straight. It's True!

I am sure that if you ever decided to put down a tile floor in a room in your home, you were bound to come up against a wall that was not straight. So, you take out your tape measure and measure the distance from each edge of the tile and then get a straight edge to mark a line to cut off. 

How do you replace rotten siding. Do it yourself. Step by step instruction.

Home Improvement Tips: Cleaning Green

The Best Window Cleaner--EVER.

Of all the window cleaning solutions that are on the market, it's hard to believe that you can make up the best cleaner ever, and it took a cleaning pro to tell me the secret.

Roof and Gutter Cables Can Help Prevent Roof Leaks

Winter roof leaks can be prevented. One of the things you can do before the snow starts to fly is to install roof and gutter heating cables. There are different products available, so find out where you can get them and get protected!

Ice and Water Shield Can Help Prevent Roof Leaks

If you don’t know what an Ice Dam is then you probably don’t live in a very cold climate. For those of us who do live in climates where we get ample amounts of snow and ice build up on our roofs, then the product of the month, Ice & Water Guard, is the product that can save you from costly and aggravating water damage to your home.

Ti-Proboard Allows You to Tile a Deck. It's True!

Converting a Barn Into a Home

I have had people ask me what is the best way to convert a barn into a house. Questions about the structure itself and the beams and other lumber issues have come up.  In my research, I have a found a very interesting Ezine article that I am going to reprint here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did and hopefully this will help you to do a barn conversion.

Go Tankless! Hot Water Tanks May be a Thing of the Past

Today's homes are all about saving energy. The standard hot water tanks that are installed in most homes provide hot water, but at a cost. True, the newer units are more energy efficient but now there is a way to reduce your energy bills and provide a way to never run out of hot water at the same time.

ChordSavers Cable and Cord Protection Products Now Available on eBay

What an incredible product! As you know I have written about this product before and now for the first time you can get ChordSavers on eBay. Best of all, you can't buy this product for a lower price anywhere. 

The Cost of Living for Homeowners is Skyrocketing

 Let Showroom411.com Show You How To Take Control

Let’s face it! Gas prices are up, food costs are up, projected home heating cost is a major worry for so many people and it doesn’t stop there. Take your car to a service shop for repairs and the bill is usually in the hundreds of dollar.  If you know how to do the repairs yourself, you can save a lot of money. The cost of living is soaring and people need ways to deal with this huge issue.

Ask Rick - Laminate Flooring and Cabinet Installation

Rick

I've seen this on a show once where they put the flooring (laminate) flush up against the cabinets, rather than doing all floors first THEN putting in cabinets. I think it was just for their demo purposes, but I'm wondering if that's okay to do? Or will it look bad?

Ask Rick- My Bathroom Door Squeaks

Rick.......our bathroom door squeaked every time we opened it so we sprayed WD40 on all the hinges. We seemed to fix one problem, but created another. Now the door doesn't squeak but if we want to partially close the door without shutting it entirely this is no longer possible. Pardon the expression, but did we "over WD40" the hinges? Is there any way to reverse this?

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Ask Rick - Re-finishing Cabinets

I hated my drab, boring cabinets. They were finished in a honey oak. I love the look of cherry, so I stripped them and used a stain/varnish all in one product.

My problem is that it does not look good. It's hard to get smooth and even and it is already chipping off. What can I do? Should I have just stained and then varnished? Please help. I don't know what to do now!

Install New Ready Built Cabinets

Install New Ready Built Cabinets

Kitchen remodeling is not only one of the most requested home remodeling projects, but is also one of the best ways to re-coupe your remodeling investment. Among the several things you can do to update your kitchen is to replace your cabinets with new ready built cabinets.

Milwaukee M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera 6-volt Alkaline

You need to install a cabinet but you are not sure where the plumbing and wiring is located, there are a couple things you can do. For one, you could guess and take your chances that you won't put a screw or nail into anything you wouldn't want to or you can get the Milwaukee Digital Inspection Camera. 

Home Theater Lighting At The Touch Of A Button

Lutron MasetroRemote Dimmers Give You Complete Lighting Control

One of the best ways to enjoy the Home Theater experience is with the proper lighting. Lighting sets the mood and makes for a more theater like setting. The Lutron Maestro IR remote control dimmer is the perfect solution.

Everybody's Going Green

It's true. Everyone is going green and living green is easier than ever before. From baby products to appliances and so much more. It's not just the craze, it's the reality.  

Solatube Lets The Daylight In

How would like to make a dramatic change when it comes to brightening up just about any room during the day? If you are lacking windows and don't want to or can't have a typical skylight installed, well now there is a better way.

Ten Things You Should Do Before Hiring A Contractor

Five Things You Should Not Do Before Hiring a Contractor

Stanley TriPod Rechargable Flashlight

I can't tell you how many times I have tried to pry up a flashlight so that I could see the exact spot I wanted to see. I have wedged a flashlight between wires, up against a furnace, in between rafters and many other places. Of course, there is always the old under the arm trick where you wedge the flashlight between your arm and your body and still it just doesn't quite work.

ChordSavers USA Now Offers More Products

Now ChordSavers USA offers more cable and cord protection!

SealPro Paint Tray Saves The Clean Up For Later

Cut Down On Your Paint Clean Up Time!

Every time I decide to take on a paint project, it never fails when I am half way done and plan on finishing the job the next day, I have to clean out the roller and the paint tray. For those of us who dread the clean up SealPro is perfect for us!

Sloan Solis Solar Powered Faucet EAF 275

The Solis EAF-275 Series faucet from Sloan is Solar Powered. There are so many innovative, energy savings products coming out all the time. Sloan has given us a very unique faucet that is powered by any light source... ...

Unclog Your Drains with FlexiSnake

Don't Hire a Plumber, Try FlexiSnake to Unclog Your Drain!

I first thought that this might be another one of those tools I would try and find out that is dosen't work very well. Boy, was I wrong!

Sound Proofing Drywall - QuiteRock Is the Answer

QuiteRock Soundproofing Wallboard Really Works!

For many years I have been building Home Music Studios and Home Theaters with the real challenge of how to keep the sound in the room and quite outside the room.

We have used many types of “Soundproofing Insulations” with moderate results. They are very expensive sound absorbing panels on the market and these also work as well for a better price.

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Is Truly Amazing!

Using the latest technology, you won't believe what this Smartpen can do!

Here is my second great gadget choice.

Imagine you are at a lecture or seminar and you want to make sure you get the important points written down. So - you take notes, but the speaker is going a little to fast for you and when you look back at your notes, you can't remember exactly what the point was being made.

ZBoost Will Extend Your Cell Phone Signal!

Boost Your Cell Phone Signal With zBoost!

Amazon Kindle e-Book Is a Great Read!

The Amazon Kindle eBook Is User Friendly and Fun!

What’s smaller than a book but can hold about 200 books?  Give up? It's the amazing Amazon Kindle eBook!

Now Is The Time To Remodel! And You Can Do It Yourself!!!

With home sales the lowest in twelve years, Do It Yourself is wise advice and will save tons of money!

It’s happening all over the United State and you can read about it all over the world. Existing homes are becoming more and more difficult to sell. Not only is the market saturated with homes, the economy is making it more difficult for people to buy. For those wanting to sell their homes, the price you want or even need to get for it may just not be a reality.

LG All-In-One Washer Dryer

Today I am going to tell you about the LG WM3431HW All-In-One Washer Dryer.

•    Problem #1 - The laundry room is in the basement and there is no room on the first floor for a conventional washer and dryer. 
•    Problem #2 - You live alone and you just don’t have that much washing to do.
•    Problem #3 - You are in a situation where both of the above apply.

The Solution! The new LG series of all-in-one washer dryer units.  Can you imagine?  It’s true. This unit actually is made to fit under a kitchen counter and very much resembles a dishwasher installation.

Add More Storage To Your Cable DVR

If your cable company uses the Scientific Atlanta 8300HD Cable Box there is a product available from Maxtor called the QVX Expander Plus -Quickview, which can be connected to the cable box and provide you with up to an additional 500GB of programming storage.

Energy Savings Starts Now - Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

By now many of you have heard about the Compact Fluorescent light bulbs also know as CFL’s. Typically they look like the photo of the bulb above. But what you may not know is that they come in many different sizes and shapes, which makes them usable just about anywhere in your home.

ChordSavers - The Ultimate Cord Protection

ChordSavers™ are a unique solution for protection of all your cords and cables. Specifically designed for protecting guitar, microphone, XLR, patch, PA, RCA, DJ equipment, digital, fiber optic, extension cords and cables, ChordSavers™ come in 36" lengths and interlock to any length of run required.

Eliminate Squeaks In Floors The Easy Way

Squeak-Ender is the easy and effective way to get rid of those annoying floor squeaks!

Denim Is Now Being Used For Home Insulation

It’s True. You Can Insulate A Home With Insulation Made From Cotton Denim Scraps.

 And…The best part about it is It Doesn’t Itch!