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by Rohit on Jul 9, 2018
When it comes to renovating or designing a bathroom, choosing the right tiles can make the room appealing and elegant. With that said, it can be difficult to pick tiles when there are so many on the market- it seems like there is every color and finishes imaginable. Continue reading →
Why Your Home Needs a Shed
by James Cummings on Jan 16, 2018
Most people who have enough space on their property often fail to make the most of all that space. And one of the most obvious of such oversights is installing an outdoor shed. Continue reading →
The Importance of Drainage in the Landscape
by Guest Post on Apr 30, 2012
Drainage problems can be caused by seasonally high water tables, ponding of surface water, poor soil permeability or a combination of these conditions. At some homesites, the high water table may exist for long periods - this will require good subsurface drains around the outside foundation walls to keep the house dry. Consult with local professionals and codes for specifics. Continue reading →
Hiring a Skip for Your Garden and Domestic Refuse
by Mladen Pupovac on Jan 26, 2017
Choosing the right waste management company for your domestic waste isn't always easy. Thankfully, the hard work has already been done for you. When you only have a small amount of garden refuse or household waste, hiring a mini skip is a perfect choice. Continue reading →
Choosing the Right Window Blinds for Your Home
by Guest on Apr 1, 2013
In choosing window blinds for your home, you need to consider a lot of things like type, style, and cost. Not only that, but you also need to know to install them and what’s the difference of every blind and how to make them look nice in your home. So if you are not an expert, here are some helpful tips to make this process much easier. Continue reading →
How to Clean Your Carpet and Protect Your Investment (Learn the Basics)
by Garrick Dee on Oct 13, 2015
If you look at statistics, more than 50% of homes in the United States alone have carpet installed inside their homes. The purpose is actually two-fold, first, it helps insulate your home from the cold during winter and it helps with sound insulation because most homes in America are made from wood. Continue reading →
Should You Let Furnished or Unfurnished?
by Magdalena Ehnes on Apr 12, 2012
If you’re a landlord, or you’re thinking about investing in property either for a living or to supplement your other income, you’re going to have to decide whether it’s best to provide places that are furnished, unfurnished – or partially furnished. There are no definitive answers here; it’s a question of horses for courses. Continue reading →
Grading Landscapes - Part 3
by Dan Eskelson on Apr 30, 2012
Healthy soil is not an inert, lifeless substance - it's full of microscopic life forms which are essential for the development of plant life. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides not only do not add to this microbial life, in many cases they destroy it. Continue reading →
Faux Painting Techniques Examples
by Guest Post on May 9, 2012
Faux painting, also called faux finishing, is used to describe a wide range of decorative painting artistic techniques. The naming comes from the French word faux, meaning false, as these techniques started as a less expensive solution to textures like marble and wood by using artful painting. Continue reading →
Swimming Brings Families Together
by Guest on Jan 22, 2014
Families that want to dedicate time and energy to a new activity have many choices. While running, hiking and bowling may be a few options worth considering, another option provides many benefits: swimming. Families can bond together over swimming. There are also a variety of factors that should make swimming a top priority. Continue reading →
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