<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>JoeUser Forums » RSS Feed » Home Improvement Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/JoeUser/forum/7</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Posts In Home Improvement</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 3:12:14 PM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 3:12:14 PM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>jameslopez8924</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/516256</comments><description><![CDATA[aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/516256</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/516256</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:47:06 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2023-01-02T12:47:06</pubDateParsed><title>aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa</title></item><item><author>Draginol</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/85787</comments><description><![CDATA[Back in 2003, I had my basement finished using the Owens Corning Basement System.&nbsp; It's an alternative to dry-wall that looks similar to dry-wall but is actually soft to the touch (that is, it is almost like a cushion).  The advantages of Owens Corning's system to normal dry-wall (According to Owens Corning) include:    Basements can be finished much quicker.&nbsp; The 1200 square foot or so of our basement that we got finished was done in about 10 days (compared to months with dry-wall...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/85787</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/85787</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 5:17:47 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2014-05-06T17:17:47-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Owens Corning Basement System Experiences</title></item><item><author>danis11</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/423297</comments><description><![CDATA[Hi,  I bought these orange lights to decorate my bedroom with. The problem is, I want to hang them from the ceiling, and they seem to be too heavy for tape. I&#39;ve used duct tape, but it falls off quickly and takes the wall paint with it. I was just wondering if there was any kind of hook or adhesive device strong enough to hang my lights from the ceiling that I could buy for a low price. Thanks for all the help!  Thanks!  &nbsp;  &nbsp;  ____________   drills   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/423297</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/423297</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 9:39:40 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-04-26T09:39:40-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Method to Hanging Decorative Lights Indoors?</title></item><item><author>smeyuts</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/420763</comments><description><![CDATA[ gila woodpecker photos   josh gracin photo   kharkov photo   intrauterine drug exposure   hdr image tutorial   image fabrics   iphone photos events   jay hanuman images   iso image explorer   gmail image embed   jt photo multiply   image use   image shift matlab   kipi cosplay wallpaper   kirby marx wallpaper   image attention   fedora images url   image mining   landscaping pictures   koudelka photos   julie condra photos   kollywood actress picture   image loader flash   dystopia pictures   i...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/420763</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/420763</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 6:02:50 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-03-30T06:02:50-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Didos</title></item><item><author>Draginol</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/412778</comments><description><![CDATA[My house uses a lot of energy. Specifically, it uses a lot of electricity.    A good portion of that electricity is because of the Geothermal system which uses Geothermal heat pumps to heat and cool the house.    To offset that, I had a 20KW solar array installed.&#160; While October is not the most ideal of months for solar power (lot of rainy days), the results are looking somewhat promising.    Now, let me first be clear: Even with all the subsidies involved (which are a lot) the cost p...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/412778</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/412778</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 5:07:16 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-11-18T17:07:16-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Solar Power, First Month</title></item><item><author>Draginol</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/102</comments><description><![CDATA[If you decide you want to finish your basement there are lots of options to consider.&nbsp; Do you do it yourself? Do you contract it out? Maybe do a little in between? For me and my wife, we just aren't handy enough to try to finish a basement on our own.&nbsp; So we decided we'd contract the whole thing out.  Once you decide you're going to contract it out, then it's a matter of deciding what direction to take with it. Do you go with drywall? The problem with drywall is that it takes months ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/102</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/102</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 1:31:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-11-02T13:31:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Owens Corning Basement System Review</title></item><item><author>sonnenschutz</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/412828</comments><description><![CDATA[F&uuml;r mich gibt es nichts Sch&ouml;neres, als im Sommer entspannt im Gr&uuml;nen zu sitzen und die Natur zu genie&szlig;en. Deshalb bin ich auch ganz stolz, dass ich jetzt endlich einen Garten mein Eigen nennen kann. Nat&uuml;rlich will ich ihn jetzt zu einer gr&uuml;nen Entspannungsoase umgestalten. Weil das f&uuml;r mich so ein spannendes Projekt ist, m&ouml;chte ich gerne den Verlauf in diesem Blog festhalten. Viel Spass bei Lesen und vielleicht findet Ihr ein paar Tipps, die euch bei eure...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/412828</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/412828</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 9:21:13 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-10-18T09:21:13-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Ein schöner Garten</title></item><item><author>sonnenschutz</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/412827</comments><description><![CDATA[Wie schon gesagt, verbringe ich die warme Jahreszeit gerne im Gr&uuml;nen bin und da ich jetzt einen eigenen Garten habe, sollte das kein Problem mehr sein. Ein gro&szlig;er Vorteil war, dass ich im Fr&uuml;hjahr umgezogen bin und mich unheimlich gefreut habe einen ganzen Sommer vor mir zu haben, in dem ich endlich jeden Tag nach Feierabend drau&szlig;en sitzen kann. Schnell hat sich jedoch herausgestellt, dass vor allem bei hohen Temperaturen ein Platz im k&uuml;hlen Schatten notwendig ist. Das...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/412827</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/412827</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 9:17:13 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-10-18T09:17:13-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Wie bekomme ich Schatten in meinem Garten?</title></item><item><author>FrankieD74</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/146424</comments><description><![CDATA[So I had to put something out here in cyberspace about my wonderful experience with Owens Corning Basements... especially after reading all those comments on Joe User. The experience that I had over the last few weeks has been nothing less then exceptional. The Designer showed up on time and answered every one of my question. As far as high pressure sales tactics go... give me a break. This rep took time to explain different options for reducing my sale price. If you want to call OPTIONS, "high ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/146424</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/146424</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2011 7:14:53 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-02-20T07:14:53-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Owens Corning Basement Review</title></item><item><author>adamsmith1230</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/402881</comments><description><![CDATA[Before immersing yourself in our lovely selection of the best savings rates, take a step back. Do you know what you need from a savings account?  Savings accounts can get pretty complicated, and are designed to meet different needs. There are many considerations to make when deciding which account to choose, so it&rsquo;s good to get a handle on what it is you want, before jumping in&hellip;  ===========   Uk Savings Accounts   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/402881</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/402881</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 8:59:18 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2010-12-21T08:59:18-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>MAry Chritsmas</title></item><item><author>mortgagerate</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/359982</comments><description><![CDATA[ It's not uncommon for someone to look for the lowest price on any purchase that they are planning on making - this goes double for a major purchase. People look for the lowest monthly payment they can get on a car, on an apartment and on a house - often the lowest monthly rate, at least at the start of the loan, will be with an adjustable rate mortgage so a lot of folks jump on this in favor of paying a lower out of pocket than they would be paying on a fixed rate loan. This can work very well ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/359982</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/359982</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 1:37:22 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2010-12-21T13:37:22-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Why a Fixed-Rate Mortgage May Be Better For First-Time Home-Buyer</title></item><item><author>kristensmith</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/389493</comments><description><![CDATA[With so many flooring professional installation companies today, it can be so much of a daunting task to find the right flooring contractors or company to help you out with your home needs. So here are some steps to help you in finding the most dependable one in the market today, especially online:  1. You must first know what is it that you really want to be done and better if you can note it down. Do you need professional services for bathroom or kitchen remodeling?  2. Do your own researc...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/389493</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/389493</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 8:37:46 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2010-07-29T08:37:46-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Simple Steps In Choosing The Right Flooring Company For Your Home</title></item><item><author>thomasfertt</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/371538</comments><description><![CDATA[I found that prevention is better than cure! A garden pond must be constructed correctly to prevent a load of problems later on. This collection of tips covers pond construction, some ideas to copy nature, pump selection and even something on a bog garden.  These ten tips on how to build a pond have been acquired through experience. I have had my fair share of fixing leaking ponds. During these difficult times I have found some excellent solutions on how to build a pond that copies nature and ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/371538</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/371538</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 4:11:42 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-12-13T16:11:42-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Essential Tips on How to Build a Pond</title></item><item><author>Don-Stack</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/371096</comments><description><![CDATA[As a sales rep for many years, in several industries, I have seen and heard all kinds of horror stories of "high pressure" tactics used by some people. &nbsp;Asking the customer for a commitment is not high pressure. It is a question to discover whether the customer is interested in moving forward. As an OC Basement rep, I can and do offer discounts at each and every meeting and certainly can change the size and components of a basement to fit a client's budget. I also give them a few days to th...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/371096</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/371096</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 2:22:59 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-12-08T14:22:59-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>OC Basement sales program</title></item><item><author>Ezerk</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/362557</comments><description><![CDATA[This place has a HUGE selection of different modern and contemporary furniture pieces and home decor pieces. It&rsquo;s worth taking the time to look through their selection. (Also&hellip;free shipping on all orders over $150)  &nbsp;  http://www.ezerk.com/2009/08/24/contemporary-couches/  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/362557</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/362557</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 7:28:25 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-08-29T19:28:25-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Contemporary Couches</title></item><item><author>Not the average mommy</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/133244</comments><description><![CDATA[   I read the blog about basement refinishing and I agree fully . I am from CT and I was looking into getting my basement done as well I too have a bone to pick with Owen's Corning. For all of the homeowners out there do not I repeat do not even waste your time calling them to come out and look at your basement!! They were unprofessional, they also did not take the time out to listen to what I had to say in regards to my own basement in my own home!!!! The nerve of some people once their company...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/133244</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/133244</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 3:43:59 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-04-21T15:43:59-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Homeowners beware</title></item><item><author>Silver_and_Jade_Tears</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/345353</comments><description><![CDATA[Six months ago I moved in&nbsp;with my partner, D,&nbsp;who lives in&nbsp;a basement apartment&nbsp;of a house that was built in the 1920's.&nbsp; I don't mind old houses, in fact, I prefer them.&nbsp; There is something about living in a&nbsp;place that has seen the varying range of human emotion before.  Old houses have flavor.  But then there is this house.&nbsp; The original owner built the house himself, and this man, from what I have heard, was not the most sane.&nbsp; There are two we...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/345353</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/345353</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 4:58:03 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-04-06T16:58:03-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Old Houses Have Flavor</title></item><item><author>jennycluster</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/341223</comments><description><![CDATA[      Normal   0       false   false   false                 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4                          Hello,    &nbsp;    Yesterday, I invested in a  steam cleaner  from a site named daimer.com. &nbsp;  Although the system I selected was more expensive than lower-priced steam cleaners I found elsewhere, I felt the features of the Pro Plus 300CS were better than other machines.    &nbsp;    Does anyone have any experience with cheap or more expensive steam     cleaners over $800.00? ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/341223</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/341223</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 4:07:46 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-02-26T04:07:46-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Steam Cleaners</title></item><item><author>alemask</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/340870</comments><description><![CDATA[The role restructuring did not include an initial definition stage, where the processes as they existed at the time were analysed, documented and measured before going ahead with the planned reengineering. Without this step, the effects of the project can not be determined with great certainty, even after implementation, as the situation prior to reengineering was not known (I/S Analyzer, 1993). This is supported by the managing director's statement that the profitability and employee turnover h...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/340870</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/340870</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 7:43:07 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-02-23T19:43:07-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>The role restructuring did not include</title></item><item><author>amerles</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/340640</comments><description><![CDATA[No change was implemented without agreement from everybody. All the employees participated in the changes and had power to design the way they wanted their tasks to work. Employees were given responsibility for their own tasks and it was up to them to perform. Additionally, the business plan was documented and hung in reception for all to see. This outlined the tasks involved in completing each change and each of these tasks had owners who had to complete their tasks by the agreed due dates.  ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/340640</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/340640</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:45:50 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-02-22T12:45:50</pubDateParsed><title>No change was implemented</title></item><item><author>renedc</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/337506</comments><description><![CDATA[ Home Improvement is the complete home improvement resource. Our collection of home improvement tips and articles include articles on kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, outdoors, decks and patios, and bedrooms. The list of home improvement articles are set up to be easy to find and easy to read.    ==============================  &nbsp;  rene   Cooking   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/337506</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/337506</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 2:42:38 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2009-01-24T02:42:38-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Home improvement with good cooking</title></item><item><author>CyFree</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/334171</comments><description><![CDATA[One aspect often overlooked in most basement remodeling projects is the lighting. However, if there is one area of your home that can really benefit from good lighting planning, that area is the basement. Basements are usually dimly lit and get very little daylight, so you really need to compensate with good artificial lighting.   First, let&rsquo;s take a look at the artificial lighting types:    General lighting: Commonly known as the ceiling lighting, or that single little fixture or pla...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/334171</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/334171</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 3:55:52 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-12-23T15:55:52-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Lighting the Basement</title></item><item><author>CyFree</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/329400</comments><description><![CDATA[ 1. Dry your wet basement  A wet, damp and smelly basement is more than an eye sore or an uncomfortable space in your home. It might be ruining your whole house&rsquo;s indoor air quality and might be adding a burden to your heating and cooling bills. Because of the way the air moves inside your home, that damp, humid and smelly air from the basement is consistently being sucked into the floors above, by what we call the  &ldquo;stack effect&rdquo; . The heated air rises and escapes through the...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/329400</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/329400</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 4:01:39 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-11-07T16:01:39-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Five Money Saving Home Improvement Ideas</title></item><item><author>CyFree</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/328627</comments><description><![CDATA[ Green living is no longer a movement for the few enlightened ones.It is a real trend all across America and all over the world.   People are beginning to realize that &ldquo;going green&rdquo; in every aspect of their lives is more than a commitment to preserve resources, and help the planet.   By making the switch to greener, more sustainable alternatives in products, services and technologies, your are not just saving the environment, you are also saving money. In many cases, a whole lo...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/328627</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/328627</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 3:45:42 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-10-30T15:45:42-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Green Living: oh, the possibilites!!!</title></item><item><author>photocanvasart</author><comments>https://forums.joeuser.com/324653</comments><description><![CDATA[ If you are looking for &nbsp;  birthday gifts &nbsp;  or anniversary gifts, you can't do much better than making your photo into a personalized masterpiece. Begin by remembering those moments most special to you and choosing photographs that capture these times. One of the great gifts you can give is a picture on canvas. Perhaps, photo to canvas can be a great choice and perfect gift that provides a way to cherish memories for life time.  You want to create the perfect atmosphere in your home...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.joeuser.com/324653</guid><link>https://forums.joeuser.com/324653</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 8:36:28 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2008-09-15T08:36:28-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Photo Canvas Art- A Way To Cherish Memories For Life Time</title></item></channel></rss>