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Gas Water Heater Repairs

If you have a gas water heater and are not getting the hot water that you want, there are a few simple repairs that you can try. You should try...

on Jan 15, 2019

5 Tips To Help You Win A Foreclosure Auction

Auctions are chaotic – even if you’re an experienced pro. Foreclosure auctions are a crazy affair, full of homeowners trying to snag...

on Jan 14, 2019

These Rules of Bedroom Design Were Made to Be Broken

You want a beautifully decorated home, but when it comes to your bedroom, you should consider functionality over fashion. A bedroom can be...

on Jan 7, 2019

Increase the Value of your Home by Remodeling

The main goal of remodeling your condos is to make it more attractive and add value to it than it was before. In remodeling the property, there are...

on Jan 4, 2019

8 Ways to Create More Space in Your Kitchen and Dining Area

It can be frustrating if your kitchen and dining spaces seem too small to contain all of the supplies and other items you own, but it doesn’t have...

on Jan 4, 2019

Clever Window Coverings for a French Door

by Guest on Jun 8, 2010

French doors are elegant additions to any room, but they can be problematic when it comes to finding a window covering. Their unusual window length combined with the fact that they open and close frequently, make many conventional window coverings obsolete and inappropriate. Before resorting to nailing a sheet over the doorway to cover the windows, try one of the other options included in this detailed article. Continue reading →

Doors / Garages 4069 Views

What You Need to Know about Vinyl Shake Siding

by Guest on Jun 8, 2010

With benefits like low maintenance costs and excellent longevity, you would find Vinyl Cedar Shake Sidings increasingly finding favor with a lot of home owners. If you wish to be using sidings for your home or business space, then you should definitely consider some top quality products, for example The Foundry â„¢. Continue reading →

Windows / Siding 2843 Views

Tips for the Beginning Gardener

by Guest on Jun 8, 2010

Easy to understand tips for growing organic. Topics covered include toss and grow annuals, blooming biennials, easy to grow perennials, garden herbs, different types of gardens, and how to identify beneficial garden pests. Continue reading →

Pest Management / Ecology 2105 Views

5 Popular Kitchen Tiles for You to Choose

by Guest on Jun 8, 2010

Kitchen tiles not only enhance the value of your kitchen but also help in protecting the walls of the kitchen from getting dirty or stained. There are several styles of tiles available in the market and all of them are designed with the feature of durability and versatility. All the varieties available have different textures and designs. Since the kitchen is an important area of your house where you do most of your work, it is important to maintain its hygiene. In such situation, the kitchen tiles play an important role as they are durable, easy to clean and easily repairable. Continue reading →

Kitchen / Bathrooms 1824 Views

Covering the Walls with Cork

by Jessica Ackerman on Jun 8, 2010

Cork can be a fun alternative to traditional wall-coverings. It creates an instant message space and art gallery. It also offers visual texture to a wall. Installing cork on the walls is not a difficult task, but it does require some simple tools. Follow the easy steps below to make covering the walls with cork a practical and fun project. Continue reading →

Walls / Ceilings / Attics 2843 Views

3 Ways to Dress Up a Metal Folding Chairs

by Guest on Jun 8, 2010

Metal folding chairs can be a great addition to a game room, family entertainment area, or simply for guest use. They are often the cheapest and simplest choice for various events, such as weddings, birthdays, parties, and similar types of event that feature larger crowds that will need seating. However, they can be unattractive, and take away from the decor of the event without some dressing up. Here are three ways to dress up a metal folding chair. Continue reading →

Interior Design / Decor 8796 Views

Lighting your Entryway for Safety

by Jessica Ackerman on Jun 8, 2010

Having appropriate lighting for the entryway is important for any home. Strategically placed and adequately bright, entryway lighting can deter burglars from breaking and entering and provide you and your family with a sense of security. When you have guests visiting in the evening, entryway lighting can direct them safely to the right house. Continue reading →

Safety / Security 2768 Views

Artificial Grass and Turf FAQs

by Guest on Jun 7, 2010

There are many plus points in installing artificial grass and turf on a lawn. Here are some FAQ's relating to fake grass and turf. Does the grass have a directional pile? Yes, this method is increasingly popular and the installation time is very little. If purchasing a product with a low fibre height it may be necessary to install rubber matting first. Continue reading →

Garden / Landscaping / Patio 2205 Views

Replacement Windows: The Basics

by Guest on May 29, 2010

Replacement windows are among the best investment s that you could ever include in your home improvement project list. Other than considerably boosting the curb appeal of your home, it would also be a great way to cut heating and air-conditioning costs. This project would serve beneficial whether you are planning to take advantage of an enhancement in your family’s way of living or to increase the resale value of your home.

The term replacement windows may be a bit misleading for some homeowners having no idea about it yet. These items are really not meant to replace your ‘entire’ windows but just the moving parts and glass, leaving the existing framework behind. Though deciding to go for total window construction would be a costly move and commonly not recommended, there are certain circumstances that may need the latter as the better home improvement solution. If ... Continue reading →

Windows / Siding 2706 Views

What Is an Ombudsman?

by Guest on May 29, 2010

An Ombudsman is someone to whom you can address a complaint about an organisation or body. If you feel you have been dealt with unfairly or have suffered some financial or other loss you would like investigating an Ombudsman is someone you can address the complaint to. Some Ombudsmen are Government appointed, for example, The Local Government Ombudsman and The Financial Services Ombudsman, whereas others are industry appointed, such as the Telecommunications Ombudsman and the Surveyor Ombudsman. The Double Glazing Ombudsman is a similar non-statutory scheme. Continue reading →

Hire Contractors / Estimates 2614 Views