When heating bills are higher than expected and a home begins to feel drafty, many homeowners blame their insulation or their furnace. While upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace or adding more insulation to the attic may help eliminate drafts and reduce your energy bills, there is another culprit to consider -- your windows. Leaky windows let cold air flow into your home at an alarming rate, forcing your furnace to work harder to keep the temperature up.

A beautifully paved asphalt driveway is the perfect way to complement your home. The smooth, sleek surface is great for showcasing your car, or for letting your child practice their art in sidewalk chalk. However, if you don't take care of your asphalt, it won't look so great, and could pose problems for you. Here's how you can keep your asphalt driveway looking great for years to come. Start with a good foundation

The flooring in your home has a significant influence on the overall look and feel of your interior design. If you love the visual appeal of stone and want to have gorgeous walking surfaces that accentuate any decor, you should consider installing travertine flooring. Ideal for providing attractive neutral tones in a room, travertine is popular for residential and commercial use. The following guide provides you with a primer on using travertine for residential flooring.

Imagine this—last month, your electric bill was so high you made sure to turn off all unnecessary lights and use as little electricity as possible in hopes of a lower electric bill next time. Your new electric bill comes and you open it in anticipation to see how much you saved. You almost fell over because it's nearly double what you were expecting. What went wrong? Here are a few not-so-obvious things that could be causing your electric bill to be higher than it should be.

A pool party is fun in itself, but there are accessories and supplies that can enhance the event even more. When shopping for swimming pool supplies you use regularly, why not consider some party items to use in the swimming pool and poolside? Here are five accessories to ensure your next pool party goes swimmingly: 1. A Floating Swimming Pool Fountain Whether you own an above-ground or in-ground swimming pool, a water fountain can enhance your pleasure.

Are you feeling more sick and tired than usual? Maybe you and your family and pets are having strange symptoms you can't attribute to any health condition. If these symptoms are causing you to make frequent trips to the doctor, and the doctor has no answers, think back to when they started. If your symptoms started soon after you moved into your house, it may actually be your house that is sick, and it's contagious.

While there are lots of causes for hot water problems, one of the lesser-known troubles is dip tube failure. If you are experiencing a significant loss in hot water temperature or pressure, then this might be the source of trouble. Here is more information about dip tubes, what happens when they fail, and what you can do about it: Dip tubes explained Hot water heaters are fairly simple devices that operate according to basic physics principles: cold water is heated at the bottom of the tank by a burner or electrical coil, and it rises toward the top where it is expelled from the tank as hot water.