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by Guest Post on Oct 6, 2011
Home Repair Cost has a direct relationship with the whole home sweet home ideology. Home is the sweetest place to be on the earth. There is no other place that feels as lively or as welcoming as one's home. It is also a great feeling to own a house. Continue reading →
How to Fit All the Essentials to Your New Door
by Guest Post on Nov 1, 2011
You will already have fitted hinges to the door frame, but you also need to have a handle or knob in place and a latch, so the door opens and closes how it's meant to. First of all, you have to fit the latch, then you will need to remove it with the scored marks in place, before fitting a door handle or knob. Continue reading →
Down and Dirty - Understanding Your Soil
by Dan Eskelson on Apr 29, 2012
The very first consideration in new landscaping should be the condition of the native soil; the most beautiful design and efficient planning will go to waste if the landscape is installed in a poor soil environment. Soil is a living, breathing ecosystem. Continue reading →
Faux Sponge Techniques
by Guest Post on May 11, 2012
Sponging is one of the easiest faux finish techniques used to give any wall textured beauty. It involves more than one shade of paint, letting you create tonal effects not possible with a single flat color. If your walls are in less-than-perfect condition, sponging will camouflage dents, bumps, or other surface blemishes that flat paint only accentuates. Continue reading →
The Top Five Reasons to Buy a New-Build Home
by Guest on Jun 24, 2013
Purchasing a new home is always a huge event in someone's life and there are many factors to consider. While the price per square foot might be higher, a new build offers a lot of advantages over its older counterparts. If you are arranging the building of a new home you get to choose the basic layout of the property. If you want the bathroom in a certain place, that can happen. Continue reading →
Finding the Right Appliance Repair Company
by Guest Post on Aug 27, 2013
Having a basic handyman or doing appliance repairs yourself can cause unnecessary repairs by making things worse and needing more replacement parts. Lacking the necessary electrical knowledge can lead to more costly repairs. Troubleshooting can take longer for less experienced professionals. Continue reading →
How to Start a Rental Business
by Guest Post on Mar 18, 2018
Americans are starting rental businesses by the thousands. Investing in real estate has become one of the most popular ways to bring in extra income and solidify retirement. Owning and managing a rental property isn’t easy, but if done right, it can be a great way to secure extra income and eventually quit your day job. Continue reading →
How to Save Energy in Your Home
by Guest Post on Jan 8, 2016
Your home is where you spend most of your life because many hours in a day are spent in the comfort of our homes. Therefore, it is also where you spend most of your income. For any running household, there are a large number of items that use energy. Continue reading →
Spotting and Fixing Visible Signs of Termite Damage
by Boris Dzhingarov on Jul 14, 2016
Not only is termite damage unsightly, especially if left to go for extended periods of time, but termites can cause irreparable damage to the structure of any home if not treated thoroughly and timely. In fact, whenever you get ready to list your home on the MLS when you are looking to sell it, there will generally be a termite inspection. Continue reading →
Remodeling Contractors Point of View: The Top Remodeling Do Nots
by Guest Post on Dec 11, 2013
One of the best ways that you can improve your working relationship with your remodeling contractor is to try and understand where he is coming from. When you get a glimpse into how a contractor thinks, you will be able to learn a new perspective about how a remodeling home project should be carried out or handled. Continue reading →
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