Basements are rooms in the house which are used as either storage rooms or places for entertainment. Many a times, these rooms leak because they are not well taken care of. Some of the things you can do to ensure that your basement is waterproof are: one you need to access your water drainage properly so that you can ensure that it is functioning in the correct manner. If you find that it has any problem such as clogging, make sure you repair them immediately so that they do not cause you further problems.
You then need to know where water is directed to in case there is heavy downpour. The down spouts should be directing water away from your house very fast. You should also look at the landscaping of your house and raise any parts that may be leading water to your house so that water can be led away from the foundation of your house.
February 10, 2010 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
Cooling & Heating,
DIY,
Home Improvement,
Repairs & Maintenance
Cleaning the condenser coil is the only way to ensure the air conditioner is in good working condition and stays for long. You can do this on your own or find a professional to clean it for you. After some time, the condenser coil gathers debris which prevents it from circulating enough fresh air effectively. The first thing to do is to switch off the air conditioner and put on protective gear to keep yourself away from the dust and other dirt particles.
You can use a brush to remove the dirt from the coil depending on how much dirt the coil has gathered. Make sure you brush all the sides of the coil and do it very well before applying any cleaning solution. A gentle sprayer will come in handy for spraying condenser coil cleaner to the unit and afterwards you can spray the unit with water to rinse.
February 04, 2010 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
Cooling & Heating,
DIY,
Home Improvement,
Repairs & Maintenance
Changing your air conditioner filter is very important, and should be done regularly. Lots of dirt and dust accumulate on the filter, and when inhaled they cause a lot of ham to your body and may result in illness. Changing of the air conditioner filters also prevents damage to the air conditioner, and ensures that it always stays in good working order. This will save you lot money in terms of repairs and replacement of the air conditioner.
The air conditioner filters should be replaced every thirty or sixty days to ensure that the air conditioner is working at optimum level. A filter which is clogged with dirt makes it difficulty for the air conditioning system to work properly, and this makes the system to require a large amount of energy. Therefore regular changing of the filters reduces the amount of power consumed, helping you save a lot of money.
August 25, 2009 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
DIY,
Decor Themes,
Guestrooms,
Home Care,
Home Decor
Well if you can’t turn your guestroom into a Hilton Suite, with a little bit of effort and lot of creativity you can turn any spare room of your house into a welcoming place for your guest. Here are some of the tips on how to make guestrooms special:
Start by filling it up with a comfortable bed that doesn’t squeak on every movement. Invest in a good quality mattress and pillows to go with the bed and spread clean crisp linen which will make the room appear inviting.
Get rid of all the unnecessary clutter from the room but don’t push it under the guestroom bed which will pale all your efforts. Put some floral arrangement, an armoire to hang their clothes and a comfortable chair to complete the look.
You can even add some magazines on a small stool or if you have a spare television connect it to the guestroom for providing your guest with some form of entertainment.
To make your guestroom special you don’t have to go overboard but browsing discounted stuff on any home décor store you will surely be able to find the stuff you have been looking for at extremely reasonable rates.
February 18, 2009 // Posted by: House Xpert // Category:
DIY,
Home Care,
Home Decor,
Home Improvement
DIY stands for Do It Yourself; today, home decoration and improvement measures have become an integral part of home dynamics. But it is not always easy to hire the services of a decorator. At given times, they are quite expensive and at still other times, they do not keep the promise of keeping up to the customization measure they talk about.
We can attempt to be self-constructors and improve and decorate the home ourselves. There are quite many things that can be tried all on our own. From removing the wallpaper to treating the home for ventilator ergonomics and from clearing the blinds to putting wall dots in the child room, a little bit of discipline and creativity can help us improve our home.
The idea is to take help from few of the top DIY sites in the market. They look thoroughly at our entries and then suggest practical modifications to it.