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7 Best ways to Get Rid of Old Furniture and Old Large Items
Is unwanted furniture taking up space in your attic? Or maybe you are moving, and the idea of transporting old furniture and appliances sickens...
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Only a few months into 2019 and it has been the craziest winter on record for a number of years all across the country. Heavy weather systems...
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Furnishing Your New Apartment on a Budget
`Moving into a new apartment is an exciting time. Perhaps it’s the first time you’ll be on your own, or you’re moving into your first place with a...
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All You Need to Know About Hot Glue Guns
Ask anyone with an interest in arts & crafts projects and they’ll tell you hot glue guns are a must have. Self proclaimed DIYers for home...
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3 Easy Ways for You to Zest Up Your Home
by newsy siso on May 25, 2018
Not every house begs for a renovation. There is nothing wrong with classic looks or themed homes. As much as trends come and go, you cannot deny that a put-together look, no matter how ‘dated’, is not an issue. Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
How Solar Panels Work to Power Your Home
by Kristian D'An on Sep 24, 2018
Solar energy, at the base idea involves capturing the sun's energy and turning it directly into electricity for a business or home. Our sun can work like a nuclear reactor and has energy that can be harvested from photons. There are enough photons that impact our earth any year to satisfy the global energy needs of every worldwide citizen if we were willing to convert to solar energy entirely. Solar energy only accounts for a very small percentage of the energy generated worldwide. Only ½ of 1% of the energy that's consumed in the United States is generated via solar. The overall cost of going solar is also starting to drop rapidly which has started to improve the adoption of solar panels. Solar panels work when photons hit a solar cell and knock electrons loosely away from their atoms. Base conductors are attached to the negative and positive sides of the cell which then form an electrical circuit. When the electrons flow through the electrical circuit they will ... 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 →
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