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eLocal’s Blog-Off series, which unites professionals in the home improvement industry, is moving to the company’s main portal site, www.eLocal.com.
This is an effort to ensure eLocalPlumbers remains the best in class for plumbing advice. Moving eLocal’s Blog-Off to eLocal.com will allow for more diverse representation of home improvement issues.
“Green” has been a buzz word for the past few years. As the concept increased in popularity, so did the prevalence of eco-conscious alternatives for everything: food, fashion, building materials, cleaners, etc. As a result, the green movement is appearing in our homes now more than ever. We discovered that many homeowners are pursuing green options already and that this will be a strong trend in 2011.
But does going green mean making sacrifices?
During our third Blog-Off, we asked over 50 home improvement experts the following question: does going green limit homeowners?
Our experts talked about the specific limitations of going green and suggested the best ways to spend your money if you want to join the green movement. Interested in what they had to say? We pick our top 5 comments here.
By now you’re familiar with our series uniting experts in the home improvement industry. If not, read our Blog-Off announcement.
During our last Blog-Off, our experts predicted the 2011 home improvement trends. They outlined everything, from colors and design to materials and fixtures. However, one trend dominated the rest: going green. Thus, for this Blog-Off, we wanted to see how going green affects the homeowner.
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If you’d think 50 experts would have a lot to say on home improvement trends in 2011, well, then you’d be right! We had such a great response to our 2nd Blog-Off that we ended up with volumes of information and insight.
After a little bit of magic, we packaged everything you need to know into the below infographic, giving you your complete guide to 2011 home improvement trends. Let the inspiration begin!
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Many homeowners today prefer to fix minor clogs themselves.
However, a clogged drain can become a challenge. Most times, for simple clogs, a plunger does the job. Second line of defense is usually a liquid drain cleaner, which is not very effective.
However, a clog can be more involved and extensive.
Most homes do not have circulator pumps as part of their standard plumbing system.
Without a circulator pump, there is a wait for hot water because takes a few seconds for water from the water heater to reach the faucet.
A circulator pump provides hot water as soon as you turn on a water faucet, because the pump keeps some amount of water always circulating through the pipes.
As a homeowner, you know how important it is to keep the drains clean and free of debris.
However, drain cleaning is not always as easy to do as one might think. And, liquid drain cleaners have proven to be very ineffective.
Over the years, substances we pour down the drain eventually stick to the sides, and the drain becomes smaller.
Blog-Off participants came together in full force, providing an overwhelming response on what to expect in 2011!
From eco-conscious decisions and natural materials to color choices and tech-savvy upgrades, we collected the best of the best, the must-know trends for the upcoming year. Which expert answers stood out? We highlight our top five choices here.
If you’ve ever moved, you already know how important early planning can be when trying to keep your move as stress-free as possible.
However, if you’re gearing up for your first long distance move, you’ll appreciate this list of reminders that will help make your move simple and affordable.
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