True, the Founding Fathers gave us the Constitution–but what’s really cool are the houses they left behind.
As we approach our homes with our endless to-do lists, it’s easy to imagine that we’re the only ones who have ever had problems getting things in order. Surely George Washington, of all people, never had to deal with a wet basement, right?
Wrong. Mount Vernon flooded constantly, and correcting the problem vexed the Commander in Chief even as he was off ridding the Colonies of the Redcoats. In fact, many of the Founding Fathers—that august group that won a war and penned the Constitution—left behind monumental homes imprinted with their virtues, as well as their quirks. Here’s a quick tour of three Virginia mansions, to give you an insight into housing problems then and now.
Times are tough and there is plenty you can do yourself around the home to keep more money in your pocket and gain some experience and confidence to tackle even more. In my 25 years in the home improvement business I have made many mistakes and had to pay for most of them. When you have to pay you learn pretty quickly on how to do things right. Here are some typical fixes that may be around your home:
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As winter hits full swing it’s still not too late to take a few steps to winterize your home. Adding some insulation here, a little plastic window film there can save you real dollars this year. By buttoning up your home you could trim up to 20% off your total energy bills in 2012. Here are a few ideas.
