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The Facts About Solar

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:47:04 GMT

More homeowners are considering installing solar panels on or near their homes. But many don't know where to turn to for help. David Lupberger breaks down how much solar panels cost and how long it takes to "go solar".

By ServiceMagic

Tags : cost, installation, magic, of, panels, photovoltaic, power, service, servicemagic, solar

Solar Panel Installation: Is it Really That Hard?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:44:02 GMT

Solar panels are going up on homes across the nation. As solar becomes more of a trend, more homeowners are looking for answer regarding solar panel financing and installation. In Part Two of this series, David Lupberger shows how "going solar" is done.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : cost, installation, magic, of, panels, photovoltaic, power, service, servicemagic, solar

Why Flush Good Water Down the Toilet?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:10:04 GMT

David Lupberger talks to Mike Vail, of Water Legacy, about their Grey Water Re-Use system. Vail shows how the system works as it takes used water from sink and shower drains, sterilizes it, and sends it back to be re-used in toilets.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : conservation, environment, green, grey, magic, recycling, reuse, service, servicemagic, water

How to Paint Siding by ServiceMagic

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:34:00 GMT

ServiceMagic.com's Home Improvement Expert shows how to prepare and paint exterior siding.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : contractor, diy, exterior, lupberger, magic, paint, painter, prime, primer, service, servicemagic, servicemagic.com, siding

Three Tips for your Flower Garden

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:33:07 GMT

Discover three great tips for gardeners in this short video by ServiceMagic.com.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : annuals, flower, garden, gardening, irrigation, low, lupberger, magic, plants, service, servicemagic, tips

How to Choose The Right Picture Hanger for Drywall

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:32:00 GMT

You don't want to use too small of a picture hanger, or it might pull through the drywall. On the other hand, using an unnecessarily large hanger will leave too big of a whole. ServiceMagic.com's David Lupberger shows how to pick the right one every time.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : damaged, david, drywall, hangers, hanging, lupberger, magic, picture, pictures, service, servicemagic

Dirty Gutters Cost Money -- Demonstration

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:31:01 GMT

What happens when you don't clean your gutters? Check out our demonstration in this video from ServiceMagic.com.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : basement, clogged, dirty, flooded, foundation, gutters, leaves, magic, service, servicemagic, water, winter

How to Patch Drywall

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:31:01 GMT

ServiceMagic.com's David Lupberger shows how to make a drywall patch.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : drywall, how, magic, patch, repair, service, servicemagic, to

How to Apply Texture to Drywall

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:30:01 GMT

Learn how to apply two easy forms of texture in this video by ServiceMagic.com

By ServiceMagic

Tags : drywall, knockdown, magic, orange, paint, peel, service, servicemagic, servicemagic.com, texture, texturize

Low-Flow Lawn Watering

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Check out two forms of low-flow irrigation that cut down on water usage and save you money!

By ServiceMagic

Tags : care, irrigation, lawn, low-flow, magic, service, servicemagic, watering

What are the benefits of Xeriscaping?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:29:01 GMT

Xeriscaping is a way to bring beautiful colors to your yard while saving on your water bill ! If you live in a dry climate, this is something to consider.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : annuals, climate, dry, flow, flowers, garden, gardening, irrigation, lillies, low, magic, service, servicemagic, xeriscape, xeriscaping

How to Repair a Leaky Toilet

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Does your toilet keep you up at night? Is it constantly running, wasting water and your money? ServiceMagic.com provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to fix your running toilet so you can get a good night's sleep!

By ServiceMagic

Tags : leaky, magic, noisy, plumber, plumbing, running, service, servicemagic, toilet, toilets

How to Paint Exterior Wood Trim

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:28:05 GMT

Need to do some painting around the house? Here's a short, step-by-step video that shows how to prepare the surface and paint exterior wood trim.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : house, magic, paint, painting, service, servicemagic, trim, wood

Why Hire a Landscaper?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:27:00 GMT

...seems like you can do it yourself, right? ServiceMagic.com gives some tips in this video.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : budget, flowers, gardens, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, magic, service, servicemagic

See Why Deck Maintenance is a MUST

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:26:00 GMT

Think that your wooden deck is maintenance free? These homeowners found out the hard way that they're not. In this video by ServiceMagic.com, see what happens when you don't properly take care of your deck.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : care, deck, decks, magic, maintenance, of, service, servicemagic, taking, wooden, your

Why You Should Change Your Furnace/AC Filter

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:26:00 GMT

It may be one of the easiest, but most-neglected home maintenance items. But changing your air filter can save you money in the near and long term. Check out some tips in this video by ServiceMagic.com.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : air, conditioner, filter, furnace, hvac, magic, service, servicemagic

Low-Flow Faucets & Showerheads by Danze

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:25:01 GMT

Check out the latest technology in low-flow faucets, toilets and showerheads by Danze, on display at this year's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : conservation, danze, faucet, faucets, low-flow, magic, service, servicemagic, showerhead, showerheads, toilet, toilets, water

Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:25:01 GMT

It's the simple things that we overlook. In this short video by ServiceMagic.com, David Lupberger points out some very simple ways to increase your home's curb appeal that you may be overlooking.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : appeal, cleaning, curb, home, landscaping, magic, painting, sell, selling, service, servicemagic, your

Kohler's New Showerhead

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:25:01 GMT

Kohler recently launched it's latest innovation -- the Flipside. The Flipside is a 4-way showerhead that gives four completely different shower experiences. It's also rated as low-flow for water conservation. ServiceMagic.com's David Lupberger gets a demonstration from Brian Barnett of Kohler at the recent Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Atlanta.

By ServiceMagic

Tags : bathroom, conservation, flipside, kohler, low-flow, magic, remodeling, service, servicemagic, shower, showerhead, showering, updating, water

How to Save Money by Checking Your Insulation

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:25:01 GMT

Insulation isn't just for winter. You could save hundreds of dollars a year on your energy bill by beefing up your home's insulation. Find out how in this video by ServiceMagic.com

By ServiceMagic

Tags : attic, bill, cooling, energy, heating, home, insulating, insulation, magic, service, servicemagic