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Summer Time Does Not Have to be Bug Time
The joy of summer is often mixed with the dread of having to deal with bugs. It often seems that the moment summer arrives at your home and garden...
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Carpet Cleaning Guide: Cleaning & Removing Pet Stains from Your Carpet
Having pets in your home can be rewarding. That being said, there are things you will have to deal with regularly when it comes to housing pets....
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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Build Insurance: What You Need to Know
Buying a home is already expensive, and then you need to get home insurance on top of it. It is essential. But then you want to do renovations,...
on Jun 21, 2019
6 Essential Rules for Hosting an Open House That Will Lead To a Sale
Whether you are in the process of attempting to sell your home, or if you are yet to put your house on the market, you are probably hoping that it...
on Jun 21, 2019
5 Things To Know About Tuckpointing
Stone and masonry are virtually maintenance free which is great news for a homeowner, however, it isn’t completely maintenance free. Bricks...
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Ways to Kill Black Mold in Your Home
by Boris Dzhingarov on Jul 19, 2015
Black mold in your home is not only dangerous, it can be damaging to your property. Therefore, it is important to know how to kill the black mold before it gets out of control and costs you more money than you originally anticipated, and before it ends up causing health problems in your family. Continue reading →
6 Home Projects You Should Undertake Next
by William Hayes on Jul 27, 2015
When you’ve just finished one project in the home, your attention usually turns to what will come next. Here are 6 options for you to consider! The bathroom is one of the key rooms in the house. A lot of people in the housing industry will tell you that it is the single most important room in the house to get right. Continue reading →
The Top 5 Home Repairs You Should Not Do Yourself
by Boris Dzhingarov on Oct 26, 2015
The first question many do-it-yourselfers often ask is, “How difficult can it be?” when they're about to start a project they've never attempted in the past. Unfortunately, many people have found the answer to this question the hard way. This is because while things look easy online, there are still a lot of home repair projects you shouldn't attempt. Continue reading →
Best Smart Home Gadgets this Year
by Kira g on Oct 27, 2015
Whether you're planning time away from home or looking for a way to curb bouts of forgetfulness, technology has simple answers to keep your memory and home alive. Smart gadgets simplify tasks, provide home security, and transform the way we live. Here are 8 additional gadgets to help limit security vulnerabilities in the home. Continue reading →
Rogues Gallery: 5 Scary Examples of How Not to Use a Ladder
by Guest on Mar 22, 2016
In any situation where you employ a ladder for high level access, its correct use can make all the difference between life and death, literally. You wouldn’t think it was that difficult to work out how to use a ladder properly, would you? However, the 5 photos below clearly show that nothing can be taken for granted. Continue reading →
How to Prepare Your House for Winter
by Guest on Jun 21, 2016
Winter can cause damage to your house if you aren’t properly prepared. Preparing yourself for winter is simple. All most people need are gloves, scarves, and a heavy jacket. Making sure your house is ready for the winter weather involves other tactics. Continue reading →
Caring for Todays Home Theater Gear
by Jane Brown on Sep 28, 2016
The television has really evolved into a level of entertainment and information (infotainment) value that no one ever predicted decades ago. We can go online web destinations set up to watch movies and enjoy an amazing array of channels on our televisions, all with phenomenal sound and pictures. Video games are a great option as well. Continue reading →
Getting Your Home Ready for the Winter
by Zoe Ecott on Sep 28, 2016
As summer draws to an end, the days begin to shorten and the leaves begin to fall, it’s time to think about ensuring your home is ready to meet the winter. This needn’t be as arduous as you think - from waterproof render to draught strips, there are many steps you can take to keep your house safe and snug. Here are a few tips from All Weather Coating to get your home prepared. Continue reading →
5 Home Projects to Let Professionals Handle
by Leona Zoey on Oct 6, 2016
When you own a home, you know that upkeep is necessary to ensure your home is safe and to build equity. Thanks to big box home improvement stores like Home Depot and Menards, tackling many home projects on your own is easy. However, while you can do most improvements on your own, there are a few select projects that you should allow the professionals to handle. Continue reading →
Should You Cut Back On High Speed Internet?
by Jane Brown on Oct 19, 2016
If you’re thinking of cutting back on your expenses, you might think it’s a good idea to cut back on high speed Internet. After all, you reason, you still have the Internet. It’s just cheaper…and slower. Continue reading →
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