Changing a showerhead is a basic, do-it-yourself project. The tools aren’t complicated and the job is quick.
Entries from February 2011
How To Change A Showerhead
February 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How-To · Just For Fun
Home Builders Report Higher Sales Levels In January
February 23rd, 2011 · Comments Off on Home Builders Report Higher Sales Levels In January
Homebuilder confidence in the market for newly-built, single family homes appears stable as the spring buying season gets underway.
Tags: Homebuilders
Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching
February 22nd, 2011 · Comments Off on Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching
It doesn’t take much effort to stand over a pot and “stir continuously”, as called for in some recipes. It can be tedious, though, and once a chef stops stirring or leaves a pot unattended, the recipe is sure to ruin. Enter the automatic stirrer.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Just For Fun · Kitchen Gadgets
How To Replace And Install A New Kitchen Faucet
February 21st, 2011 · 1 Comment
Want to replace your kitchen faucet? It’s a job for which you could hire a plumber, or, with just a little bit of craftsman skill, it’s a project you could finish yourself.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How-To · Just For Fun
Fed Minutes Show Lower Unemployment And Higher Growth For 2011 and 2012
February 19th, 2011 · Comments Off on Fed Minutes Show Lower Unemployment And Higher Growth For 2011 and 2012
The Federal Reserve released its most recent meeting minutes Wednesday. Fed Minutes are the unabridged version of the succinct, more well-known “Fed Statement” that’s released immediately post-adjournment.
Practical Advice : How To Help Your Home Sell Faster
February 18th, 2011 · Comments Off on Practical Advice : How To Help Your Home Sell Faster
Home sellers that want to sell quickly should take a listen to this 3-minute interview from NBC’s The Today Show. It’s loaded with practical advice.
Tags: Home How To · Real Estate
Pending Home Sales At The Highest Levels Since April 2010
February 17th, 2011 · Comments Off on Pending Home Sales At The Highest Levels Since April 2010
Another day, another strong report for housing. The Pending Home Sales Index climbed 2 percent in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS®
Tags: Economy · Pending Home Sales · Real Estate
Mortgage Guidelines Starting To Loosen?
February 16th, 2011 · Comments Off on Mortgage Guidelines Starting To Loosen?
Mortgage rates remain low but qualification standards do not. Last quarter’s banking survey shows that guidelines may be loosening, though. It’s another good sign for housing.
Tags: Mortgage Guidelines · Mortgage Lending
Unemployment Rate Drops To Lowest In 2 Years
February 15th, 2011 · Comments Off on Unemployment Rate Drops To Lowest In 2 Years
This morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Non-Farm Payrolls report for January 2011. Mortgage rates are rising in response.
Home Remodeling Projects That You Should Skip
February 14th, 2011 · Comments Off on Home Remodeling Projects That You Should Skip
With contractors dropping prices in most U.S. markets, and a resurgence in confidence among homeowners, home remodeling projects are expected to top $125 billion this quarter. Some projects, though, should never be started.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home improvement