11 Hidden Dangers in Your Home

Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Dave) on under radioactive gas, air ducts, dirty air, home test, breeding ground, lung cancer, germs, microwave, home improvement, hidden dangers |

Here's a handy checklist for maintaining your home's safety from Divine Caroline:1. Radon. A radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Radon home test can be bought at any home improvement story. Read more about radon. 2. Kitchen sponges. Be sure to wash your kitchen sponges because they soak up germs. Put them in the dishwasher, replace them or heat them in the microwave for 60 seconds. 3. Dirty air ducts. If not properly cleaned and maintained, air ducts can become a breeding ground for ...
Tagi: radioactive gas, air ducts, dirty air, home test, breeding ground, lung cancer, germs, microwave, home improvement, hidden dangers

HGTV Fall line-up

Posted by on under fall premieres, th fall, returning home, slew, downside, peek, home improvement |

The downside to choosing not to have TV in my home is that I’ve missed tons of fall premieres, including the slew of new and returning home improvement shows. Just to have an idea of what I’m missing out on, I thought I’d have a peek at what the line up is for this fall [...]
Tagi: fall premieres, th fall, returning home, slew, downside, peek, home improvement

11 Hidden Dangers in Your Home

Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Dave) on under radioactive gas, air ducts, dirty air, home test, breeding ground, lung cancer, germs, microwave, home improvement, hidden dangers |

Here's a handy checklist for maintaining your home's safety from Divine Caroline:1. Radon. A radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Radon home test can be bought at any home improvement story. Read more about radon. 2. Kitchen sponges. Be sure to wash your kitchen sponges because they soak up germs. Put them in the dishwasher, replace them or heat them in the microwave for 60 seconds. 3. Dirty air ducts. If not properly cleaned and maintained, air ducts can become a breeding ground for ...
Tagi: radioactive gas, air ducts, dirty air, home test, breeding ground, lung cancer, germs, microwave, home improvement, hidden dangers

HGTV Fall line-up

Posted by on under fall premieres, th fall, returning home, slew, downside, peek, home improvement |

The downside to choosing not to have TV in my home is that I’ve missed tons of fall premieres, including the slew of new and returning home improvement shows. Just to have an idea of what I’m missing out on, I thought I’d have a peek at what the line up is for this fall [...]
Tagi: fall premieres, th fall, returning home, slew, downside, peek, home improvement

A Beginnerâ??s Guide on How to Paint a Room

Posted by on under paint by numbers, background knowledge, home interior, apartment |

Painting your home interior may be as easy as paint by numbers for some, but for those uninitiated yet willing to give it a go (and save hundreds of dollars), having a bit of background knowledge is a boon. This past weekend I painted my entire apartment. It’s pretty small - only 3 rooms - [...]
Tagi: paint by numbers, background knowledge, home interior, apartment