Sirena Rubinoff

Sirena Rubinoff

Sirena Rubinoff is a journalist based in Southern California. She holds an MA in Journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University.

How To Thaw Frozen Pipes

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Jan 01, 2011

Some might say there’s nothing better than a warm cup of tea or a hot shower on a cold winter day. However, the hot water you enjoy inside your home can only get there if your...

Painting & Sandblasting Services

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Jan 01, 2011

Credit: DIY Trade If you’ve decided your walls need a serious makeover, a professional cleansing might be needed before you start painting. Sandblasting is a service that...

Sliding Glass Door Security

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Jan 01, 2011

Sliding glass doors are a beautiful addition to any home. They allow a good deal of natural light to enter the house, and when open, a flow of fresh air. However, as beautiful as...

Residential Interior Painting Tips

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Jan 01, 2011

If your house is starting to seem drab or out of style, you can brighten up an entire room with a few simple coats of paint! But before you rush off to the garage to scrimmage...

10 Tips for Gardening with a Bad Back

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Sep 12, 2010

Gardening is a favorite pastime of many Americans. It's an opportunity to breathe fresh air, beautify your home and exercise your muscles. Even though back pain may threaten to take...

Use a Mattress Encasement for Bed Bug Prevention

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Aug 05, 2010

Bed bugs are a non-discriminating pest. They live in residences of all kinds – large and small, expensive and cheap – and can cause real problems if not dealt with in a...

How to Find and Eliminate Bed Bugs

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Aug 05, 2010

If you’ve ever woken up with a line of small red bites on your skin, you’ve probably been the victim of bedbugs. These tiny, annoying critters are like little vampires...

Non-Skid Paint

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Aug 05, 2010

Have you ever lost your footing on slippery ground? It’s not a pleasant experience. For many people it is simply embarrassing, but for others it can be dangerous. A bad fall can...

The Dirty Truth About Your TV Remote Control

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | May 20, 2010

You may be the most clean conscious person in your household, but you're probably still living with a major germ magnet right under your nose...or finger, for that matter. Recent...

How to Choose the Right Circuit Breaker

Posted by Sirena Rubinoff | Mar 01, 2010

Circuit breakers are a very important part of electrical safety. They control the amount of electricity that flows through a building's electrical wiring system. If your home suffers...