6 Household Hacks Inspired by MacGyver
By admin on November 1, 2012 at 1:06 pm | 0 comments
Yikes, the drain is clogged! Quick, what would our favorite secret agent do?
Unclog a drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Image: Liz Foreman for HouseLogic
Top-10 Tools for the First-Time Home Owner
By admin on October 31, 2012 at 1:28 pm | 0 comments
A ladder and circular saw are two tools I needed when screening in this porch. Image: Courtney Craig for HouseLogic
Sherwin-Williams Recalls Spray Paint Cans That Can Leak: Fire Hazard
By admin on October 31, 2012 at 1:17 pm | 0 comments
Sherwin-Williams and the CPSC are recalling about 120,000 cans of spray paint because their canisters can leak and pose a fire hazard.
Foreclosure Review Offers Big Payout, But Few are Asking for It
By admin on August 29, 2012 at 11:17 am | 0 commentsHome owners who went through a foreclosure could get up to $125,000 if their mortgage servicer made mistakes. So why are so few asking for an independent foreclosure review?
Bosch Tools Recalls Over 20,000 SkilSaw Miter Saws
By admin on August 29, 2012 at 11:11 am | 0 commentsBosch has recalled its SkilSaw Model 3316 compound miter saws due to a laceration hazard.
Children’s Lamps Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
By admin on August 29, 2012 at 11:07 am | 0 commentsIdeas for Flying Old Glory on July 4th
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:08 pm | 0 comments
Celebrate the 4th of July by putting up or accessorizing a flagpole. Here are some ways to show your respect for Old Glory, plus tips on flag-flying etiquette.
Window Film Gets the Recognition It Deserves for Saving Energy
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:05 pm | 0 comments
You may not need to do that window retrofit. A new California building code underscores the benefits of using ever-so-humble window film
Friday Five: As Market Heats Up, First-Time Buyers Have to Act Fast
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:04 pm | 0 commentsOptimism grows around home ownership, though some first-timers struggle to compete in the housing market. Plus, two senators put forth a bill to encourage more refis.
A new bill offers important baby steps toward helping underwater home owners refinance their mortgages, first-time buyers compete for purchases as markets heat up, Americans are optimistic about housing, and housing starts to tick up. This and more in our Friday Five housing news roundup.