Home Maintenance

You may be wondering why there is an article here about electric radiators, but as an all around designer with a home that needs heat come winter, I am always interested in learning about energy efficient ways to stay warm come winter. While temps are really really hot outside right now and the thought of…

Passover is coming in another week and a few days, so as we tackle the top to bottom cleaning of our homes, certainly we are thinking about what we can do to make our homes more efficient and more eco friendly. I’m happy to report that solar panels have been a choice for Israelis for…

If you are thinking about renovating your home, (because well, it really could use it,) but are too worried about budget to even think about going down that path, there is one thing to consider, and that is that there are a number of worthwhile home renovation projects that are quite small but have great…

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation… and for many, severe storms. The thundershowers and high winds that characterize severe summer weather can wreak havoc on your home, particularly if your rain gutters aren’t up to the task of channeling water away from your roof and siding. I’ll admit, that in Northern Israel we…