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by Dan Eskelson on Apr 28, 2012
The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, ClearWaterLandscapes. Realizing that no plant is deer-proof, plants in listed are known to prevent deer damage. Continue reading →
3 Ways Finance Your Home Improvements
by Guest Post on Aug 11, 2016
Did you know you can borrow up to 80% of the value of your home in a cash-out refinance for a conventional first mortgage on your primary residence? If your current mortgage is less than 80% of the value of your home, you can borrow 80% on a new first mortgage, pay off the existing mortgage. Continue reading →
How to Clean Your Carpet with Club Soda?
by Alexandar Todorov on Mar 18, 2016
Club soda contains carbon dioxide and thus is more acidic than plain water, plus some minerals and in some cases a little bit of salt, which in theory makes it a good stain remover. Just like vinegar, which is a proven good home remedy for stain removal, club soda has a lower pH and a slight acidity which works well for removing stains. Continue reading →
Reasons Why You Would Want to Cut Down a Tree from Your Property
by Guest Post on Dec 11, 2015
Over the past decade, a lot of attention has been given to environmental conservation. A majority of people believe that planting trees and not cutting them down is the only way to conserve the environment. Well, planting trees is very good. It is healthy for the earth but then at the same time, you need to be careful about where you are planting those trees. Continue reading →
How to Restore Chipped Furniture
by Guest Post on Dec 14, 2010
Wooden furniture may be chipped while in the process of moving or as a result of extensive use. Furniture brought home from garage sales or used furniture stores more often than not has suffered a few dings on the surface. There are several ways with which you can restore your furniture. Continue reading →
3 Ways to Soundproof Joint Apartment Walls
by Guest Post on Aug 3, 2010
Common Apartment Walls Sounds Driving you CRAZY? Sometimes overhearing your neighbors can be a bad thing, especially if it is during intimate moments or loud parties. It can be difficult to combat the assault of noise on your domain, because of the remodeling limitations. Continue reading →
Reasons Why a Credit Score Can Drop - Financing Mortgages
by Guest Post on Feb 18, 2019
Your credit score can drop because of a variety of reasons. Many of us assume that our credit score is only related to the amount of debt that we have. Sadly, this is where most of us go wrong. Continue reading →
Sample Simple Improvement Contract so Contractors Do NOT Take Advantage
by 411 on Mar 14, 2013
When hiring a contractor to do minor updates to custom home building, it's very important to know what you are getting for the price. To be on the safe side, it is important that you have all your queries answered. Questions regarding cost, liability, insurance, and time should be on your quote. Continue reading →
Improvements That Can Increase Home Value Best
by Guest Post on Feb 14, 2019
You may live in your home for the rest of your life. If you ever sell, however, simple improvements can increase your homes value tremendously. Of course, they also make your home suit your personality better, if you do not. Continue reading →
What to Consider Buying a New Furnace
by Weng Jauod on Aug 2, 2017
It happens, in the same way, any household appliance eventually sees its last breath so does the furnace. However, it is recommended that before making the decision to spend money on a new furnace to consider a few things. Continue reading →
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