Gordon Elliot

A fresh coat of paint shouldn’t have to cause respiratory problems.

It’s often not the food that catches fire but the buildup of crumbs and drips.

Giving your home or apartment a thorough post-Sandy inspection is a must, and you probably already have begun the process to some degree.

There are many facets to winterizing your home or apartment, from the garden to your clothes closet. Preparing for winter can mean the difference of having or not having running water during a freeze, or it may be a matter of a lower heating bill and a more comfortable, dryer home.

Even with funding in the billions, FEMA can never be as fast in its response to disasters as individuals can be, so there is all the more reason for each household to be ready to cope with an emergency on its own.

Cutting in and painting your trim, sash, and doors can be done either before or after you paint your walls. There is no set rule for this. Generally, it is easier and more common to paint your walls first, then cut your trim up to the painted walls, rather than do it the other way around.

A fresh coat of paint does wonders for the inside of a home. Fresh paint does more than just look good. Painting seals the walls from the dust that collects on them and on the tops of all the trim. Repainting restores the skin of you home and makes everything so clean.