Rob Thomson's Articles in Home-Improvement


  • Carbon Monoxide Awareness
    What with the cold weather upon us, many of us begin using additional heat sources. Not only has the furnace been fired up, but we may have added portable kerosene or propane heaters in our garage, or wood stoves in the family room. With these new heat sources come additional precautions and safety concerns.

  • Pumping Through The Rainy Seasons
    While the units range in horsepower from 1/6 to 1/2, the most important factor is the number of gallons per minute (GPM) that the pump will disperse. Price will play a big factor in the efficiency of sump pumps. In most cases, the least expensive model will be less effective in removing water from the basement of your home.

  • Recycling In A Staged Home
    Most other types of recycling can be delegated to a closet or garage so that they don't add clutter to your kitchen area while you've got the house on the market. Set up a recycling area with some attractive bins; many recycling bins are stackable or modular so that they take up less space and look more attractive. Recyclin ...

  • Redecorate Without Breaking The Bank
    It may be slightly faded, or perhaps the cushions are not as cushy as they were 20 years ago, but it's far to good to give away or throw out, but not good enough to sell. Our budgets won't allow a complete makeover, but maybe there is something there can be done to bring the decor into a more contemporary style.

  • Refresh Your Home Decor With Clay Plaster Walls
    Clay plaster has been used for wall finishing for centuries and is still used today for many reasons, not the least of which is versatility. As a unique option for adding texture and style to your walls, clay plaster is available in a variety of colors to suit all decors. You can also use stain or regular paint to match the ...

  • Relax And Entertain On Your Ultimate Wood Deck
    Typically, decks are constructed with decay resistant woods, including cedar, redwood and cypress. Bamboo is another type of wood that has recently gained popularity for building wood decks. Similar to the other products in terms of durability, bamboo is termite resistant, LEED qualified and is a green product. It has also ...

  • Shine The Best Light On Your Kitchen
    It is also a great way to increase interest during a buyer tour when you are selling your home. When professional stagers put their design plans together, one of the main focuses is on creating a clean, bright kitchen that looks move-in ready. Having the right lights to enhance the room is an important consideration.

  • Universal Design: A Good Investment For Home Improvements
    Some of the aspects of Universal Design need to be built into a home; wheelchair access is easiest to put into a home when it’s being built, though it was be retrofitted with a bit of work. Some types of wheelchair access that are good to include are entranceways that don’t require ramps, single floor homes, wide hallwa ...

  • Using Antibacterial Products In Your Home
    Another big problem happens when bacteria are exposed to antibacterial products or antibiotics and the weaker bacteria are killed off; if the strength of the product isn't strong enough to eliminate all of the bacteria some of the strongest bacteria may remain. When bacteria are exposed to, but not killed by, anti-bacterial ...


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