June 2012
Ideas for Flying Old Glory on July 4th
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:08 pm | 0 comments
Celebrate the 4th of July by putting up or accessorizing a flagpole. Here are some ways to show your respect for Old Glory, plus tips on flag-flying etiquette.
Window Film Gets the Recognition It Deserves for Saving Energy
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:05 pm | 0 comments
You may not need to do that window retrofit. A new California building code underscores the benefits of using ever-so-humble window film
Friday Five: As Market Heats Up, First-Time Buyers Have to Act Fast
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:04 pm | 0 commentsOptimism grows around home ownership, though some first-timers struggle to compete in the housing market. Plus, two senators put forth a bill to encourage more refis.
A new bill offers important baby steps toward helping underwater home owners refinance their mortgages, first-time buyers compete for purchases as markets heat up, Americans are optimistic about housing, and housing starts to tick up. This and more in our Friday Five housing news roundup.
84,000 Thomas Lighting Fixtures Recalled: Fire and Shock Hazard
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:01 pm | 0 comments
Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount lights are recalled because they can cause a fire or electrical shock.
Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures, but no injuries. Image: CPSC
Bel Air Wall Mount Lanterns Recalled: Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm | 0 comments
The CPSC is recalling Bel Air Lighting outdoor wall mount lanterns that can cause fires, burns, or electric shocks.
Bel Air lanterns can short out and pose a fire risk. Image: CPSC
Frigidaire Ranges Recalled Because of Fire Hazard
By admin on June 28, 2012 at 11:58 am | 0 comments
If you have a Frigidaire self-clean range from Lowe’s, check to see if it’s been recalled because of a fire hazard.
Frigidaire Self-Clean Ranges are being recalled because of a fire hazard. Image: CPSC
Kids’ Rooms: Storage Solutions for Every Age
By admin on June 13, 2012 at 11:37 am | 0 comments
From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change — and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college.
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled, Citing Cut, Burn Hazards
By admin on June 11, 2012 at 9:46 am | 0 commentsBlack & Decker under-the-cabinet coffeemakers are being recalled because coffee pot handles can break and cause burn and laceration injuries.
These Black & Decker coffeemakers are being recalled because the handles can break easily. Image: CPSC
Building Codes Getting Tougher in Effort to Save Energy
By admin on June 8, 2012 at 2:08 pm | 0 comments
New building codes promise energy savings for home owners, which offset the homes’ often higher price tag. Would you buy a new or existing home?
A Splinter-Free Deck for a Carefree Summer
By admin on June 8, 2012 at 2:06 pm | 0 comments
Splinters from decaying decks are downers. Here’s how to stop — and recover from — a deck attack.
Avoid splinters by properly maintaining your deck this summer. Image: Liz Foreman for HouseLogic