A New Composite House Siding Could Be the Wave of the Future in Home Siding?By Mark J. Donovan Some argue that a new polymer-wood hybrid house siding product is better than any other type of home siding product on the market, less real wood or brick. The new polymer-wood hybrid house siding product is certainly [...]

Three separate and independent articles recently ranked www.HomeAdditionPlus.com, and its associated video channels, as one of the top home improvement video destinations on the internet. “Clean-cut and coherent, Donovan’s straight talking approach is easy viewing…” reports Amy-Mae Elliott of www.Mashable.com. Similarly, Leslie Baird of www.Helium.com reported HomeAdditionPlus.com’s Youtube channel as one of the best DIY [...]

Here you will learn what Christmas lights are, and why they are perfect for use outdoors. This article also provides information about where to have lights specifically and even where to buy them for the best deals.

However many lights you need at Christmas time, you will regret having to fight the crowds to buy them in a high street shop. This article contains all the benefits of buying your lights online.

Wherever you are getting married, lights are an important part of the day. Here you can find out the options available and also discover where to buy your wedding lights if you want the best deals.

If you want ideas about how to turn your home into a haven, or your outside space into a party atmosphere then you have come to the right place. Read on to find out how and where fairy lights can be used for the best effect.

This article provides information about all the different types of Christmas light available for inside and outside the home. If you want to find out how you can decorate your house nicely you should read on.

This article explores all the ways in which lighting needs to be considered and designed. If you are renovating a home then this article is for you because here you can read some top tips on getting your lighting at home just right.

By Mark J. Donovan One way you can eliminate cold drafts from your home this winter is to install electrical insulation gasket pads underneath your outside wall electrical outlet and switch covers. Outside wall electrical switch and outlet boxes are notorious for letting cold drafts into your home due to the fact that fiberglass batt [...]

By Mark J. Donovan I recently had a chance to check out some perimeter and ledger deck flashing products from Everflashing. Everflashing offers a variety of deck ledger and perimeter flashing products in hot dipped (G185) galvanized, stainless steel and aluminum. Their deck flashing comes in 1-1/2” and 2-1/8” profiles and is available in 5, [...]

With an Economy that still Languishes Home Builders are Now Turning towards Building Smaller but Still Amenity Rich HomesBy Mark J. Donovan Since the collapse of the housing market in 2006 home builders, such as Toll Brothers, have been wrestling with how to attract new home buyers. Their most recent post recession solution has been [...]

By Mark J. Donovan Skylights can provide natural lighting to a room. They can also provide some level of warmth if chosen and positioned carefully. By carefully considering skylight design and construction, and the placement of the skylight(s) within your home or room, you can maximize these two major benefits. When selecting a skylight make [...]

By Mark J. Donovan If you have a hot air heating system or central air conditioning system make sure to clean their air filters annually. Clogged air filters can reduce the energy efficiency of the heating or air conditioning system and can lead to more dust circulating in the home. In addition, clogged air filters [...]

By Mark J. Donovan Last night I met with the company Lead-EDU in Manchester, NH. They offer EPA/HUD certification training courses for contractors on Renovating, Repairing and Painting (RRP) homes built pre 1978. Homes built prior to 1978 could very possibly contain lead paint. The EPA has strict rules for home renovation and remodeling contractors [...]

By Mark J. Donovan Prevent ice dams this winter by inspecting your attic this fall for proper insulation. Check the Department of Energy’s website to see what the right amount of attic insulation is for your region of the country. Typically a home needs anywhere from R-30 to R-49 in the attic. By installing the [...]

This article describes how you can make the most profit from a house being renovated to sell or to be rented. Read on to learn how you can make the most from your house renovation.