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What is a Home Warranty?
by Guest on Apr 24, 2014
A home warranty is a special warranty that is applied to specific items in your home. While your homeowners insurance policy is there to cover damage to your home from vandalism, fire, and natural disasters; a home warranty will kick in to cover very specific damages and breakdowns. Continue reading →
Maintaining the Shine of Your Stainless Steel Sink
by Guest Post on Feb 3, 2011
Although stainless steel is durable and can endure the test of time, it does not necessarily mean that is maintenance-free. You have to remember that Stainless Steel is an alloy that is created from a mixture of metals which include nickel and chromium. Continue reading →
Maine Local Builders Associations
by Administrator on Mar 22, 2020
Find a local builder or council, please contact the home builders' association (HBA) in your area. Continue reading →
Wisconsin Local Builders Associations
by Administrator on Apr 23, 2012
Find a local builder or council, please contact the home builders' association (HBA) in your area. Continue reading →
A Garden Atop Your Head
by Guest Post on Oct 24, 2012
A languid seeming branch of bougainvillea, laden with bright pink flowers adorns the railings. The arch above the windows, covered with green healthy money plants. The petite porch all looking lively, with shades of pinks and yellows dominated by greens of all hues and tones. Plants of all shapes and sizes adorn the beautiful rooftop in pretty earthen pots, either placed strategically or hung from the poles and rafters of railings. Isn’t it a pretty description of a sweet little house you would Continue reading →
How to Distantly Kill Wasps in the Attic
by Guest Post on Nov 19, 2012
Wasps enter through a hole above one of the beams and are too far away to be reached from the windows. On top of that, this is where our bedroom is and we were able to hear the zoom late in the evening which was irritating to say at least. Continue reading →
Learn the Basics of Bathroom Refinishing
by Guest Post on Apr 12, 2010
The do-it-yourself fixer-upper you decided to invest in is finally nearing completion and looking like a decent place to live; there are only a few more projects to complete. Passing up the final touches like remodeling the guest bedroom, you look down at the tired old bathtub. Continue reading →
Save Some Money and Fix that Window Yourself
by Guest Post on Jan 3, 2018
A window is more than just something visual that can tie a room or home together. There’s also an important practical component to having a proper window, from being able to see to having the security of one that’s easy to open due to some sort of structural issue. Continue reading →
Three Pros and Three Cons of Artificial Grass for Your Yard
by Guest on Sep 3, 2014
If you are like most people, you want to save money when it comes to your house. While it's easy to cave in and pay for an expensive lawn, you have other options. In fact, with an artificial lawn, you can enjoy a nice looking yard without spending too much time or money. Continue reading →
Basics of Roof Repair
by Guest on Feb 14, 2013
Roof repair is one of the most important repairs to have regularly. Many people fail to understand the need to have a healthy roof over their head, and only realize that the roof would need repair when there is a bigger problem. People find out they need a roof repair only when they see big cracks, or when they notice that there is a leak in the roof which is identified by the dark spots on the ceiling. Continue reading →
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