Home Care

Save Money In Your Honolulu Home: Install a Drain-Water Heat-Recovery System

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 28, 2009

Did you know it’s possible to recover heat from waste water as it goes down your drain?  You can by installing a drain-water heat-recovery system in your home.  The system saves energy costs by warming water for your shower by using recovered heat.  These systems are available for other appliances such as dishwashers. According to experts, if … Continue reading Save Money In Your Honolulu Home: Install a Drain-Water Heat-Recovery System

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Save Money on Your Honolulu Home While Being Friendly to the Environment

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 13, 2009

Given our challenging economy, saving money is more important than ever.  Most money saving ideas require an investment up front, so it’s wise to implement ideas where the initial cost can be recovered very quickly.  This leaves little room for excuses not to implement cost saving projects. A fairly inexpensive suggestion is to install programmable thermostats.  … Continue reading Save Money on Your Honolulu Home While Being Friendly to the Environment

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Cleaning Your Wood Deck Is Easy

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: March 29, 2009

Many homes on Oahu feature decks that enable owners to enjoy the great outdoors, entertain friends and family or just relax in the sunshine with a good book.  Decks require effort to keep them looking fresh and clean and proper maintenance is essential to extending the deck’s life. First, carefully inspect the deck for sections … Continue reading Cleaning Your Wood Deck Is Easy

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Home Improvements that Provide the Highest Returns

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: March 8, 2009

Every home requires maintenance or repair over time, and if you are selling your home, you’re probably interested in suggestions as to how to get the best return on your money.  According to a survey done by HomeGain, the following items provide the highest returns: Cleaning and de-cluttering Lightening and brightening Home staging Landscaping These are … Continue reading Home Improvements that Provide the Highest Returns

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Install New Carpet to Preserve Your Home Value

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: March 2, 2009

Replacing worn or stained carpet is a great way to increase your home’s appeal during the selling process.  Before you begin, it’s important to know what is available and what will work best before you go to the store.  This enables you to narrow your search and save time, as there are countless choices of carpeting.  … Continue reading Install New Carpet to Preserve Your Home Value

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