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5 Reasons Heavy Duty Construction Equipment Should be Part of Every Household
by Valerie Muscat on Jul 1, 2019
There is an interesting sight to behold in our neighborhood: a wall kept together by ropes and cables. No, this isn’t a ramshackle neighborhood. It’s simply set in an area with very sandy soil. Continue reading →
Summer Time Does Not Have to be Bug Time
by Nick Marr on Jun 25, 2019
The joy of summer is often mixed with the dread of having to deal with bugs. It often seems that the moment summer arrives at your home and garden becomes full of bugs. When some of these, like flies and mosquitoes, can carry dangerous diseases, it is tempting to just lock yourself back into your house! Continue reading →
Carpet Cleaning Guide: Cleaning and Removing Pet Stains from Your Carpet
by Dan Broom on Jun 22, 2019
Having pets in your home can be rewarding. That being said, there are things you will have to deal with regularly when it comes to housing pets. For one, they might leave an unwanted mess on your carpets. Continue reading →
6 Essential Rules for Hosting an Open House That Will Lead to a Sale
by Laura Bierman on Jun 21, 2019
Whether you are in the process of attempting to sell your home, or if you are yet to put your house on the market, you are probably hoping that it gets snapped up fast. In this day and age, selling your property can be a long and stressful process. Continue reading →
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Build Insurance: What You Need to Know
by Seth Cooper on Jun 21, 2019
Buying a home is already expensive, and then you need to get home insurance on top of it. It is essential. But then you want to do renovations, shouldn’t your current insurance cover it? It should, but it normally does not. Continue reading →
5 Reasons Heavy Duty Construction Equipment Should be Part of Every Household
by Guest Post on Jun 20, 2019
There is an interesting sight to behold in our neighborhood: a wall kept together by ropes and cables. No, this is not a ramshackle neighborhood. It is simply set in an area with very sandy soil. Repairing boundary walls is a regular occurrence for most homeowners as the earth shifts slightly from time to time. Continue reading →
Want to Remodel Your Kitchen? Here are Tips to Complete the Project on Budget
by Guest Post on Jun 13, 2019
No matter the size of your kitchen or how much money you have to spend on upgrading it, it’s likely you don’t want to dip into your savings too much to complete the project. However, remodeling work can get out of control quickly, cash-flow wise, so it’s important to tackle renovations strategically. Continue reading →
5 Things to Know About Tuckpointing
by Nick dean on Jun 13, 2019
Stone and masonry are virtually maintenance-free which is great news for a homeowner, however, it is not completely maintenance-free. Bricks and stone can last over 100 years if it is well kept and the mortar between each brick can last 20-30 years. Continue reading →
Tenant Prep: What to do Before Your Next Let/Rental
by Guest on Jun 12, 2019
It’s a lucrative field, but being a landlord certainly isn’t easy. It does, of course, depend on where in the world you are based, but there are umpteen types of laws and regulations which make this a tricky business to get involved in. Continue reading →
What Is Water Damage Insurance? What are Common Claims?
by Guest Post on Jun 11, 2019
Water damage insurance is a type of protection provided in most home insurance policies against sudden and accidental water damage. Water damage insurance does not cover damage resulting from the negligence or inability of the owner to maintain the house. Continue reading →
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