Ken Moon
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Around the House: Window film good for saving energy
Dear Ken: We have two big windows in a sunroom that gets quite hot, and we want to know what you think of window film? Does it last? Is it → Read More
Around the House: Time for a check of your sprinkler system
We’re nearing the halfway point of the sprinkling season now, so it’s a good time to check the operation of your system. → Read More
Around the House: Don't get heated over air conditioning issues
Dear Ken: I’m wondering what’s wrong with my central air. We have it set at 72, but the house stays in the 80s. Do we need to get it checked? → Read More
Around the House: Whole house fan can help cut air conditioning costs
Dear Ken: We have A/C, but our second-floor bedrooms are hot. Would a whole house fan help? The installers think we’re crazy. — Will → Read More
Around the House: Is your garage too hot in the summer? Here's how to chill out
Dear Ken: I have a hot garage. It faces west and when the sun hits the garage door it’s like an oven in there. We have tried to insulate it → Read More
Around the House: Tips for painting your fireplace
Dear Ken: My old fireplace is dark red and doesn’t fit in to my color scheme any more. How do I paint it? What color would you suggest? — Jan → Read More
Around the House: Don't retire water heater too soon
Dear Ken: My house needs a new water heater. Mine is about 12 years old, and I seem to remember that you recommend replacing a 40 gallon with a 50. → Read More
Around the House: Opt for clear stain to let redwood deck shine
Dear Ken: I love my new deck, and I want to keep that pretty redwood color. Can I use a clear stain? — Brad → Read More
Around the House: With siding showing its age, replacement options abound
Dear Ken: I have that old pressed board siding — about 30 years old and the edges are starting to look bad. What about new vinyl material? Or what kind → Read More
Around the House: Water line insurance likely not needed
Dear Ken: I got a flyer in the mail that offered to sell me water line insurance for that line that goes out to the street for about $65 a → Read More
Around the House: How to protect sprinkler system from freeze-ups
I’m often asked for my advice about protecting the sprinkler system from freeze-ups during this transition time between seasons, when the weather’s so erratic and unpredictable. When can it be → Read More
Around the House: Time to give your lawn some attention
I hope you kept up with your winter watering when conditions were dry. These here-today- gone-tomorrow snowstorms are fine, but we have had fairly minimal soil percolation. You can tell → Read More
Around the House: Weight of snow on roof is likely not an issue, but resulting ice dams are
Dear Ken: We’re close to the foothills and had about 2 feet of snow on the roof of my 30-year-old, two-story home during that last blizzard. It turned out OK, → Read More
Around the House: Give old, dark cabinets a fresh look
Dear Ken: My house was built in 1969, and the kitchen cabinets are dark and very dated. I want to know if I should paint or stain them. — Ethan → Read More
Around the House: Toilet flushing on its own a sign of water waste
Dear Ken: Several times during the night we hear sounds of water flushing. Should we be concerned? — Margo → Read More
Around the House: Rogue shower likely the result of increased water pressure
Dear Ken: I have a spooky shower that goes on and off by itself at random times. Any ideas about what’s going on? — Sallie → Read More
Around the House: Don't let unwanted snow dampen your day
Snow can wreak havoc this time of year, causing all kinds of distressing issues if not kept at bay. → Read More
Around the House: Don't let ice issues cause a meltdown
Got ice dams and icicles? Usually these troubles are confined to roof edges and gutters along northerly exposures. The cause of these buildups is always the same: constant freeze/thaw cycles → Read More
Around the House: Don't be spooked by a ceiling fan with ghostly tendencies
Dear Ken: I have a ceiling fan with a light attached and a remote control. It goes on and off at random times. My husband thinks we have a ghost. → Read More
Around the House: Sorting through the jumbled mess of multiple window replacement bids
Dear Ken: I want new windows, but it’s so confusing. I have a wide range of bids with all sorts of bells and whistles. Can you help me sort through → Read More