Archives by Tag 'Las Vegas'
Home Energy Savings
From time to time, my clients ask about ways to save money on their energy bills. In these cases, I perform a simple energy audit for them. It’s not difficult, and actually anyone can do it themselves.
Water Smart Landscaping
I realized that a desert landscape and a drip irrigation system were the only way to go. My water bill has been reduced by 75%, and I can spend my time enjoying my backyard rather that being in defensive mode, trying to force grass to grow.
Beat the Heat!
Lets face it, summer in Vegas can be miserable. Most of the homes here were built by the blow and go corporate philosophy, and for that reason, they’re about 20 years behind the rest of the country in energy efficiency. When it’s 112 degrees outside, our air conditioners run constantly to keep our homes at a bearable temperature. I always cringe when [...]
What is a Handyman?
According to Merriam-Webster a handyman is: one competent in a variety of small skills, or inventive or ingenious in repair or maintenance work. I agree with this somewhat, but I’m biased.
When most people hear the word ”handyman”, they envision an old drunk showing up, starting something and never finishing, or worst of all causing more damage than he [...]
Drywall Repairs
Drywall repairs don’t always have to be difficult, but there are some important decisions to be made.
Do you need to cut out the damaged drywall and replace it, or can the hole be filled in with mud?
If the hole is bigger than a golfball, you will need to cut the damaged area out and replace it with a [...]
