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by Boris Dzhingarov on Mar 3, 2016
Deciding which doors should go where in your home is hard work and it will take some time and lots of planning and research to find the best doors for your budget and your style. If you like the idea of fitting solid wood doors, then you will need to decide which type of wooden doors. Learn more to decide: Continue reading →
Knowing Some of the Basic Plumbing Repairs
by Guest Post on Jan 10, 2013
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Or, translated into plumbing-speak, a few bucks and some regular maintenance could prolong the life of your fixtures, save you thousands in water damage repair and prevent the mold and mildew that can sprout from wayward water. Here are some of the basic plumbing repairs you should know about including check water pressure and ... Continue reading →
The Three Rooms in Your House that Buyers Look at the Most
by Boris Dzhingarov on May 21, 2015
It can be a real challenge to get your house into the condition it needs to be in before it goes on sale. Nobody wants to have one of the houses that sits on the market for weeks and months. Continue reading →
Ideas for Updating Your Kitchen on a Budget
by 411 on May 12, 2012
You do not need to update plumbing and rip-out walls to give your home a fresh new updated look. Here are example budget ideas. These price does not include labor or any other potential fees. Labor prices do vary from region to region, quality of the job, and other important factors, so it is difficult to post the total cost for this project. Continue reading →
Quick Response to Leak Detection and Restoration Saves Your Home
by Guest Post on Sep 10, 2013
Damage to property by water can be devastating. It can all happen so quickly that protecting personal belongings can be difficult. A faulty pipe or sewer can flood your home with several gallons of water that it can resemble the aftermath of a natural disaster. Though some pipe bursts can occur suddenly, unattended leaks can also lead to such disasters. Prompt leak detection and restoration is thus very essential. Continue reading →
Can a Salt Free Water Softener Solve Your Hard Water Problems?
by Guest on Mar 24, 2015
Are you dealing with hard water problems? If so, you are not alone. According to a geological survey, over 85% of Americans have hard water in their homes. Water becomes hard when magnesium, calcium, and other minerals are deposited into groundwater via leaching. Continue reading →
How Decking Improves Your Garden
by Martin Gracewell on Jun 27, 2016
There are many straightforward, cost-effective ways to improve and update the dynamism and look of your garden. From a quick, simple mow, to putting in fresh flowers and plants, there is a lot you can do, but decking is one of the few revamps that not only changes the look and feel of your garden. Continue reading →
5 Ways to Reduce a Household’s Environmental Footprint
by Alex Cordier on Oct 19, 2016
A homes environmental footprint refers to its overall impact on the environment, both in construction and when being inhabited. This includes elements such as the use of materials, the amount of waste and pollution produced, and the amount of ongoing resources it consumes, such as electricity and water. Continue reading →
3 Tips for Hiring a Property Manager
by Guest Post on Mar 9, 2017
Whether you are leasing one property or a high-rise full of condos, getting the right property manager on board saves you time, stress and cash in the long run. However, it's pretty easy for just about anyone to call themselves a property manager even when they have zero experience. Continue reading →
Warning! Are You at Risk from Asbestos?
by Rick Hill on Sep 1, 2016
Asbestos was a popular substance that has been used in thousands of commercial and industrial properties throughout the world. The material was soon found to cause fatal cancers and was first banned in 1985. Continue reading →
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