And The Winner Is…

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

We asked the question, “How much carbon does human activity place into the atmosphere?” The answer, a whopping 3%.  That’s it. All human activity combined puts three percent into the atmosphere.

With all the misinformation we’ve been fed about global warming and climate change, it’s no wonder those pushing carbon or Co2 never wanted to tell us exactly how much we humans contributed to the total Co2 in the atmosphere.

Now we know some more of the story.

Thank you for voting.

Kill the Mold Before You Paint

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

Mold is no good. You need to get rid of it before painting. And if you really want to have a mold free paint, try Farrell-Calhoun’s newest entry. The only paint that keeps mold from growing. It’s a wonderful paint called “Lotusan” and it’s exclusively from Farrell-Calhoun Paints. To contact them find Farrell-Calhoun under the VIP section on this site.

Here is how to remove mold before painting:

Sticky Locks, How About this Easy Fix

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

How to fix a sticky lock

Build Your Own Wlan Antenna

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

How to build your own Wlan antenna for your home. It’s pretty easy.

Closet Clutter – Help!

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by by admin

Ever suffer from a cluttered closet.  Here’s some ideas. Watch this video:

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Posted on August 11th, 2009 by by admin

“When you need a qualified plumber, contact your local Mr. Rooter plumber. There’s never an overtime charge. Mr. Rooter Plumbers are clean and professional, and it gets fixed right the first time. There is no extra charge for nights or weekends, and you know the price before any plumbing work is performed. Mr. Rooter Plumbers guarantee workmanship and parts.”

Serving the Laurel/Hattiesburg, Jackson and Brookhaven areas.

Website   Email   Phone:  601-414-0020

Energy Insulation

Posted on July 27th, 2009 by by admin

Energy Insulation is the premier insulation company in the Jackson area. Rixon Simmons has the knowledge to helpdemij make your home more energy efficent. Customers have seen as much as 50% reduction in their cooling and heating bills. At Energy Insulation, they take the whole house approach to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.

 

 

INSULATION, WEATHERIZATION, CRAWL SPACE, ENERGY RELATED SERVICES

 

Email    Website    Phone: 601-898-0888
 

 

 

 

 

HomeAnswers – For Energy Savings

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by by admin

There is no doubt, energy prices are on the increase. It seems those in charge want to force us to save more energy. Well, we have the professionals who can help you get the job done right.

And right now, with energy tax credits you can use to reduce next year’s taxes, why not take advantage of the savings and get the jump on higher energy prices.

At Home Answers Now we can help you with insulation for your home. Insulation that will drastically reduce your heating and cooling. In fact, before you put in a new heating and cooling system, it’s best to have the right insulation first. Good insulation can actually save you tonnage on your A/C and Heating system. This means a well insulated home may be able to get buy with smaller tonnage. This can save you enough money to pay for the insulation job. Energy Insulation is a VIP that can help you with all your insulation needs, from the attic, to under the home drats. They can even do a test to show you where your home leaks precious heating and cooling. Proper insulation can save you thousands a year.

Next, you want to select the right heating and cooling system Energy efficiency is important and Hermetic Rush is the trusted name more home are turning to. Their high efficiency units can save you 50% or more on your heating and A/C costs.

Now, those windows and other areas of your home that can be made more energy efficient. DSI Construction can help you with your general home improvements to help you become more energy efficient.

Finally, your windows let in a lot of heat during the summer. Tinting your windows  with good looking window film can make a huge difference. And Solar Control of Jackson can help you with their professional installation.

And many of the products offered by our VIP’s qualify for the Federal Government’s Energy Tax Credits.

You can go to the “Buddy’s List” and fill out the work you need done around your home, send it to us and one of our VIP’s will contact you to help you with your home repair, remodeling, buying, selling, entertainment and insurance needs.

Click on the “VIP” menu button and find out how much you can save by phoning our VIP’s and asking them. In addition, you can check out the Buddy’s Club and receive huge discounts on many services, including A/C and heating tune ups, window, carpet cleaning, granite for your home and much more. Just click on the “Buddy’s Club”  menu button and save.

For all your home answers needs:  Home Answers Now

Little Energy Savings Tips

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by by admin

Saving energy, saving money | hattiesburgamerican.com …

Tackling the biggest energy consumer first, Wilson recommends setting your air conditioner to 78 degrees. Sound a little high? For every five degrees a homeowner raises the air conditioner setting, it can reduce overall kilowatt … If raising your AC temperature sounds a little cruel, the next step is less painful. Remember those phantom loads consumed by cell phone chargers? Well, the issue goes beyond those tiny chargers. In fact, the Energy Department reports that 75 …

At HomeAnswersNow we have several VIP’s that can help you cut your energy costs through Insualtion, Heating and A/C, New Efficient Water Heaters, Window Tinting Film, and more.

Ten Tips on Marketing Your Home Today

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by by admin

Today’s real estate market can be challenging, especially you need to sell your home. Today, a marginal home will have a more difficult time selling. To get your best value and to have your home ready to market for this environment, Homeanswersnow offers an army of professionals who can help, from selling to remodeling, to providing termite treatments, homeanwersnow can help you.

Begin with a professional Real Estate Agent/Home Marketer such as Homwanswers’  Mark Vinson, one of the areas top real estate agents. Mark knows how to market homes. He can help assist you and from there you have several homeanswers now VIP members who can assist in making your home ready to sell.

Don’t forget to download for free, Mark’s free e-booklet on steps you can take and things you’ll need to consider when wanting to market your home in this kind of real estate market.

Here are some tips and ideas to think about when considering selling your home:

1. Make sure your realtor knows the market and has a reputation of selling homes in good and bad markets. Anyone can sell a home in a good market. The key is finding one who knows how to make your home ready to sell and can sell it in a tough, competitive market.

Homeanswersnow is proud to offer the services of Mark Vinson, Broker South of Jackson. Mark has been a top producer over the last several years and he knows how to sell homes in a market like we’re presently experiencing. You can find out more about Mark under the VIP List on this website.

2. Make your home ready and plan ahead. Many homes take thirty days or more to make all the upgrades  and repairs necessary to sell. You can get a free how to make your home ready for sale guide: http://homeanswersnow.com/homeanswers/homeprep1.pdf

3. Talk to other home owners  to see what their potential buyers wanted. Mark Vinson knows what buyers want and he can help you save money by suggesting only those upgrades that are necessary. And he has a whole host of professionals who can help you through Homeanswerswnow.

4. Don’t forget to tell your children, there will be people looking at your home. It’s a good idea to place valuables, checks, jewelry out of site during an open house.

5. Make sure you don’t plan parties and other events prior to an Open House. You want your home looking good. Mark Vinson can help you plan successful open houses and provide other marketing ideas to help you move your home.

6. De-clutter. This is a big one. Most of us have a lot of clutter. Place the clutter in storage, host a garage sell or put it in the garbage. If you don’t need it, get rid of it. Clutter makes a home look smaller.

7. During an open house, place pets with friends, relatives or place in kennel.

8. Stage your house. Fresh baked cookies and good lighting help.

9. Be honest. No house is perfect. Be honest about shortcomings.

10. Be realistic. The price of your home makes a difference. There are a lot of bargains out there. Mark Vinson can do a credible market analysis for you and give you pricing options he feels will give your home a competitive value.