Home Inspection of a Masonry Building & Systems

Home Inspection of a Masonry Building & Systems Review

Experienced home inspectors and new home inspectors alike are sure to learn invaluable tips in this release designed to take viewers step-by-step through the home inspection process. In addition to being the former president of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), a longstanding member of the NAHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and the Environmental Standard Organization (IESO), host Stephen Showalter has performed over 8000 building inspections - including environmental assessments. Now, the founder of a national home inspection school and inspection training curriculum shares his extensive experience in the inspection industry with everyday viewers looking to learn more about the process of evaluating homes. Topics covered in this release include: evaluation of masonry walls; detection of spalling from rebar failure; inspection of air conditioning systems; grounds and landscaping; electric systems and panel; plumbing supply and distribution; plumbing fixtures; electric furnaces; appliances; evaluation of electric water heaters; and safety techniques. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Faux Fun: Sponge Painting

Faux Fun: Sponge Painting Review

Faux painting and faux finish techniques for sponged wall finishes. There is more to sponge painting than dabbing the wall with a sponge. With this instruction, you will learn easy and effective ways to sponge paint. In addition you'll be shown examples of common mistakes made with sponge painting and you'll learn why they happened, how to avoid the problems and how to fix them if they occur. You will be given instruction on several variations of sponge painting techniques along with new ideas for different ways of sponge painting never imagined. All of the finishes are created with basic painting tools and water-base paint products. This DVD is an excellent tool for beginner faux painter. Simply learn everything you need to know to make sponge painting look great!

This Old House: Home Improvement Video [VHS]

This Old House: Home Improvement Video [VHS] Review

Follow Bob Vila and Norm Abram of the original Emmy Award-winning series as they lead you step by step through 14 all-new do-it-yourself projects.

Selling Your Home Strategies, Real Estate Series, Instructional Video, Show Me How Videos

Selling Your Home Strategies, Real Estate Series, Instructional Video, Show Me How Videos Review

Veteran real estate investment and broker Charles Kraus shares fourteen years of invaluable knowledge with viewers looking to take a proactive approach to selling their homes in this release designed to save the viewer both time and money. Topics addressed in this informative video include: the system used by a veteran real estate broker; home sale improvement methods; the five factors in selling a home; common home inspection issues; red flags that may arise during sales; common buyer concerns; home inspection preparedness; items that could affect the value of a home; environmental concerns; and a variety of money-saving strategies. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

House Beautiful: Flexible Living

House Beautiful: Flexible Living Review

House Beautiful: Flexible Living Feature

• From room additions that boldly bridge the gap between old and new to extravagant space transformations that challenge the imagination, FLEXIBLE LIVING is all about comfort and adaptability.In this fresh and exciting program, host Donna Hanover surveys some of the most innovative flexible spaces in the U.S. today. First, visit the midtown Manhattan home of designer Vincent Wolf, whose sophisticate

From room additions that boldly bridge the gap between old and new to extravagant space transformations that challenge the imagination FLEXIBLE LIVING is all about comfort and adaptability. In this fresh and exciting program host Donna Hanover surveys some of the most innovative flexible spaces in the U.S. today. First visit the midtown Manhattan home of designer Vincent Wolf whose sophisticated apartment is in constant flux. Next head to the flea markets with designer Sasha Emerson and find out how she transformed a Los Angeles Mediterranean-style home using the "salvage chic" technique. In San Francisco discover how a former parking lot in an industrial neighborhood has been transformed into a dynamic live/work space for one creative couple. Finally experience the stunning conversion of a burned-out Los Angeles power plant into a mesmerizing inner-city palace. Featuring groundbreaking ideas and inspiring examples HOUSE BEAUTIFUL will elevate your imagination to a new level with an array of stylish and versatile designs.

Trading Spaces - They Hated It!

Trading Spaces - They Hated It! Review

Artisan Trading Spaces: They Hated It! DVD
Watch the calamity unfold as designers clash with carpenters, teams pursue their own agendas and homeowners dealwith disappointment. Plus, learn how-to (and how-not-to) do some designing of your own.
Short Description:
In the first episode, romance and warmth are on the minds of two Maryland couples. But will designer Doug Wilson's "Strip Stripe" bedroom and designer Genevieve Gorder's romantic Asian theme put them in the mood for love, or leave themfeeling cold? Then in Seattle, nothing seems to be going right for designers Laurie Smith and Vern Yip. Laurie's team is convinced she's chosen the wrong colors, Vern catches carpenter Ty Pennington sleeping on the job, and homeowners see red when their bedroom doesn't turn out the way they had hoped.
DVD Features:
Bonus footage with even more hilarious reactions
"How to Get On the Show" decorating guide
Stereo sound

Feng Shui For Dummies

Feng Shui For Dummies Review

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that seeks to balance the energies in and around a building through the arrangement of furniture, mirrors, plants, fountains and other accessories in order to foster harmony, health and prosperity. See how to apply these techniques to your own home in this video primer. Soundtrack: English.