Tag: Today’s Home Remodeler

What Is Hard Water?

The elements that generally cause hard water are calcium and magnesium. They often show up in the form of a green and white build-up on faucets or spots on dishes from the dishwasher. While some people claim to dislike soft water and feel they can endure without a water softener, your water heater, hot water […]

Building A New Home – Interior Components – Part 6

Painting & Wallpapering – If you’re thinking of doing the interior painting yourself, think twice before taking on a project that reflects the final craftsmanship of the home. Rules of thumb and old painting habits do not apply to new construction painting. The painter needs to know how to work with the trades people to […]

Garden Calendar | For The Week of Nov. 10

Fall cleanup: Rake up fallen tree/shrub leaves and compost them if healthy. If you have had significant diseases such as downy mildew, apple scab, rose blackspot, powdery mildew, buckeye/horsechestnut foliar diseases or anthracnose, take them to the yard waste center where they can be hot-composted and properly destroyed. For vegetable gardens, if you have not […]

Carrier Consumer Education Series

Now is the time to make sure that your home will be cozy and energy efficient this winter. That’s why we’re televising the highly acclaimed Carrier Consumer Education Series with tips on selecting and maintaining a furnace along with options for air filtration and regulating humidity. Here’s the TV Schedule for this weekend: LACROSSE AREA […]

Building A New Home – Interior Components – Part 5

Closet Systems – Because space can be such a premium in a home, it makes sense to consider a space-saving closet design for the bedrooms, pantry, office and possibly the garage. Consult with a closet designer who can review your building plans and then consider a custom closet system that fits your home and your […]

Big Step and WRTP Training at the Edgewater Hotel Project

http://www.crewcuttv.com Big Step and Wisconsin Regional Training Program at the Edgewater Hotel Project in Madison, WI featuring Earl Buford from WRTP and Steve Breitlow from Plumbers 75 explaining the programs being employed at the job site. Bob Caston from the Hammes Company also provides a quick tour of the project. For more information go to […]

Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For November

General walk through; Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Finish fall clean-up: Check gutters and downspouts for any final leaves. Clean and flush all gutters and downspouts after most of the leaves have fallen. Remove leaves from window wells and yard. Winterize windows and patio doors with plastic where desired. This […]

Carrier Consumer Education Series

Now is the time to make sure that your home will be cozy and energy efficient this winter. That’s why we’re televising the highly acclaimed Carrier Consumer Education Series with tips on selecting and maintaining a furnace along with options for air filtration and regulating humidity. Here’s the TV Schedule for this weekend: MADISON AREA […]

Building A New Home – Interior Components – Part 4

Lighting & Electrical Work – The once time-honored practice of installing one center light in the ceiling has been replaced with more sophisticated lighting techniques. Spot lighting or under cabinet florescent task lighting in the kitchen are examples of how lighting needs are now being met inside the home. Visit a lighting showroom to educate […]