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How to Maximize the Life of Your Water Heater
Your water heater’s one of those home appliances that help your life be comfortable. So, you want to make sure that it’s lasting as...
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Why Is My Well Pump Short Cycling?
Your well pump is an essential piece of kit that is often overlooked until something goes wrong with it. Unless you want to draw water by hand...
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What to Save for Common Homeowner Expenses
Being a homeowner is a rewarding experience. After all, you do not have to answer to a landlord, you have a space to call your own, and you own an...
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Using the Internet to Sell Your Home
There are many reasons why people choose to sell their home. Perhaps you have just accepted a new job and must relocate to another part of the...
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Looking for an Investment Property Market as a Safe Haven?
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How to Improve Your Home on a Budget
by Guest on Jun 2, 2018
Every homeowner has a list of things they’d love to do around the home. Replace the dishwasher, paint a bedroom, fix up the patio, etc. It seems like no matter what you get done on this list, there is always more to do. Continue reading →
6 Home Projects You Should Never DIY
by Boris Dzhingarov on Jun 7, 2018
There are some projects that most people could reasonably do on their own with minor risks. Many people can do cosmetic work like replacing back-splashes and molding. However, there are projects that are best left to professionals, either because they require significant expertise or are simply too dangerous. Continue reading →
6 Things You Should Do After a Flood
by Boris Dzhingarov on Jun 13, 2018
Floods can be overwhelming, whether they are caused by a plumbing failure, falling water, a sewer backup, a sump pump malfunction or rising groundwater. Many people do not know what to do except to wait for the floodwaters to recede, and many do not know what to do after the flood water has receded. Continue reading →
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Wrought Iron
by Chris Crumpler on Jul 17, 2018
Wrought iron can be used for a variety of things, such as railings, balusters, and fences. Continue reading to find out the five benefits of using wrought iron. Continue reading →
Worried about Funding Your Home Repairs?
by Guest on Aug 27, 2018
If you have ever done repairs on your home, you will agree with me that not every home improvement project is cheap. Sometimes, certain repairs are so extensive that they go beyond a simple DIY project and require professional help. Continue reading →
How to Protect Your Home and Everything in It During a Renovation
by Boris Dzhingarov on Sep 21, 2018
A home renovation project marks the beginning of something new and therefore, it is almost always an exciting prospect for the entire family. However, home renovations do not come without their own set of potential risks, so safety measures are absolutely necessary to protect your home and everything in it. Continue reading →
DIY: Repairing Concrete Cracks and Chipping
by Decorative Concrete Surfaces on Oct 2, 2018
Concrete surfaces can last a long time but, sooner or later, it may develop signs of damage. The most common issues on concrete are cracks and chipping. If something like these start showing up on your concrete patio, pool deck, or indoor floor, it is important to make the necessary repairs before they get worse. The bigger and worse a crack gets, the more difficult and expensive it is to fix. Repairing damaged concrete can be done by anyone as long as the proper method and tools are used. Here Continue reading →
How to Better Prepare for Bathroom Remodeling
by Boris Dzhingarov on Oct 12, 2018
There are so many things you can do – and projects you can try – to improve the bathrooms in your house. Renovating the bathroom is a worthy project to take on for a number of reasons. Continue reading →
5 Luxurious Home Upgrades that Cost Less Than You Think
by Joe Goldstein on Oct 30, 2018
When you’re longing for a little taste of luxury, but are too financially reasonable to blow your budget to install heated bathroom floors or an indoor theater, what do you do? Well, not all luxury home upgrades come with a luxury price tag. Continue reading →
How Gutter Guards Keep Out Leaves and Those Annoying Little Critters
by Grand Marketing Solutions on Nov 21, 2018
Though a gutter guard doesn’t make your gutter system completely maintenance-free, it does reduce the amount of maintenance you will need to perform and make that maintenance easier when you do. Continue reading →
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Regardless of how durable and resilient your roof is, you will eventually have to repair and even replace your roof. Since it’s difficult...
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