Rahel Jaskow

Rahel Jaskow

Rahel Jaskow is a home improvement writer, covering topics from pest control to frugal DIY.

How Home Insulation Can Save You Money

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Photo: Tom Raftery, Flickr.com As the days grow shorter and colder during these challenging economic times, many homeowners are choosing to save money by heating their homes less....

Choosing the Right Gutters for Your Home

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Source: Roger Mommaerts, Flickr.com Although you might not wax enthusiastic talking about rain gutters, they’re still a very important part of your home. Improperly drained...

Before You Hire a Flooring Contractor

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Source: Rubber Dragon, Flickr.com You’ve just got to have that gorgeous red oak hardwood floor. Or perhaps ceramic tile is more your speed. Whatever your choice of flooring,...

The Pros and Cons of a Hardwood Kitchen Floor

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Photo: Debra Drummond, Flickr.com Many homeowners enjoy the natural beauty, warm tones and springy feel of hardwood flooring. But is a hardwood floor suitable for a kitchen, with...

Three Dual-Flush Toilets Reviewed

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Photo: Marktristan, Flickr.com The flush toilet has been around since neolithic times, when villagers in Orkney – a group of islands just north of Scotland – connected...

Repurposed Fencing Ideas

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Source: nertzy, Flickr.com Wooden picket fences are full of character. Once they pass a certain age, they may not be much good as fences anymore, but that doesn’t mean that...

Keeping Your Garage Door Secure

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Source: Valerie Everett, Flickr.com The first thing that we need to remember about a garage door is that it is not a wall. It is a door. Sounds silly, right? But what is a door?...

Before You Hire a Garage Door Installer

Posted by Rahel Jaskow | Jan 01, 2011

Source: Kevin Payton, Flickr.com After years of faithful service, your old garage door has deteriorated to the point of no return. Or perhaps you are considering building a new garage...