Eric wanted to hold band practice at his Wauconda home. An unused room in his house seemed perfect, if only it could be soundproofed. When his girlfriend, Lillian, called Thrifty Nickel Handyman and Home Inspection for advice, they were unsure of the steps to achieve their goal or how much the project would cost. “We…
Many people are dealing with a heat wave and too much humidity this summer. We’re learning the traditional weather patterns we knew as children aren’t valid any more. We now need to prepare for more extreme weather, in addition to high energy costs due to higher global demand. This month we review the many products…
Inspect screens (both house and vent screens to attic or crawl space) for tears and bent frames and clean them with a vacuum. Clean window screens. Lay them flat on a picnic table or a pair of sawhorses and scrub them with a soft bristle brush and a mild detergent solution. Rinse with a garden…
One of the things I love doing in January is reviewing where I am and what I’d like to accomplish this year. Home ownership is still a sound financial investment but we’ve got to be patient. One way of looking at your home is to focus on where you would like to be in 5…
