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The Future of lighting – GE’s LED Light Bulb
After getting some emails about our post on CFL’s vs standard incandescents it seems we overlooked the next option. Expected to ship in 2011, GE will be bringing to marked a 9 watt LED bulb (40 watt equivalent) boasting a 17 year life expectancy. To top it off, the bulb looks pretty darn cool too.
The 9 watt 2011 General Electric LED Light Bulb
Green Gardening (the lasagna garden)
This week we present to you the lasagna garden, a very easy way to get your feet wet in organic gardening. Organic gardening, often associated with the “expensive aisle” at the grocery store reserved for health nuts and hippies.
Ceiling Fan Direction
Todays simple tip helps you understand why your ceiling fan has a direction switch, and how to use fan direction to maximize energy savings and comfort. Read the rest…
Removing old wallpaper with a heat gun
Removing wall paper can be a major pain! I’ve tried metal scraper, I’ve tried the “grab and pull” I’ve ended up with hundreds of scraps of wall paper laying on the floor, sweat on my brow and anger in my heart 
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Repairing a screen door
Storm and screen doors sometimes develop warped or damaged frames. To prevent problems caused by excessive force, keep hinges oiled and check that the latches connect properly. Read the rest…
Early Spring lawn care in Wisconsin
Early Spring is an important time to help your lawn recover from winter and prepare for a healthy lawn this summer.
Snow Mold
Snow mold is a fungal grass disease that appears as the snow melts. There are 2 forms snow molds, gray and pink. Gray snow mold is caused by Typhula spp and pink snow mold is caused by Microdochium nivalis.
Cost Efficiency – Incandescent Bulbs vs. Fluorescent Bulbs
A normal light bulb is also known as an incandescent light bulb. These are your typical 60 watt, 75 watt etc. bulbs. The idea behind these bulbs is simple. Electricity runs through the filament. Read the rest…
Fixing noisy door hinges
Squeaky door hinges can be a real pain in the… ear, however with about five minutes of your time you can easily eliminate them.
First of all make sure the hinges are all fastened tightly to the door frame. Read the rest…
Fixing a leaky faucet
Leaking faucets are annoying and costly. Small leaks can waste several gallons of water each day and create unsightly water spots and stains in your sink. If the constant dripping is driving you up the wall, fix the faucet yourself, saving time and money. Read the rest…