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How Much Does Heat Pump Installation Cost
If you're considering a more energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, a heat pump is a smart investment. read more...
By H & H Heating And Air Conditioning Inc. | May-08-2025

Why Old Windows Are a Common Source of Water Damage and How Replacements Work
Old windows are often a hidden culprit when it comes to water damage in your home. read more...
By Landmark Exteriors | May-08-2025

How Foundation Repair Can Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
When homeowners talk about boosting resale value, they usually think of kitchen remodels or curb appeal upgrades. But buyers look beyond surface finishes. read more...
By Sedona Waterproofing Solutions | Apr-28-2025

What If I Regret My Floor Plan? How to Get It Right Before It's Too Late
Planning a home layout is exciting, but second-guessing decisions after construction starts can be stressful. read more...
By KC Custom Builders | Apr-01-2025

Are Old HVAC Systems Costing Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
Managing a facility comes with its fair share of challenges, and maintenance costs can quickly add up. One expense that often gets overlooked is an aging HVAC system. read more...
By H & H Commercial Services Inc. | Apr-01-2025

796 Essential Buying Tips When Selecting New Bathroom Furniture
One room that often gets overlooked when it comes to buying furniture is the bathroom. More often than not, once the main essentials like the bathroom suite have been installed many people think that their work is done. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

758 Tips on Combating Moisture in the Bathroom
Most of us share a bathroom with our beloved partners or other family members. Therefore, how many times have you been asked when you come out of this room in your home after enjoying a nice steamy shower “how long is it before I can use it?” read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

731 5 Essential Buying Tips When Choosing Bathroom Cabinets
A very popular trend for bathrooms comes in the form of introducing bathroom furniture items. One or more carefully selected bathroom cabinets or bathroom storage furniture can help to change a tired and outdated bathroom. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

891 There is an Interior Decorator in All of Us - Isn’t There?
Anyone who owns their home (well has a mortgage anyway) takes great pride in the way it looks inside and out. Usually, you will share your home with your partner and this is where the trouble can start. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

703 How to Use a Realty Firm to Find a Luxurious Second Home
Many people like the thought of going away for the winter to a warmer climate or finding a second home that would make a great weekend getaway. There are realty companies that specialize in selling luxury properties. read more...
By Dave Merritt | May-12-2013

621 Some Changes to Consider When you Age in Your Home
Many seniors have the goal to stay in their own home as long as possible, however in most cases, there are somehome modifications are an absolute must to make that possible. But what are those modifications you are needed? read more...
By Mike Avis | May-11-2013

836 Reasons To Use Heated Tile Flooring
Many newer homes are beautiful in part because of attractive tile flooring. One of the biggest drawbacks of this type of floor covering is that it gets extremely cold, no matter the season. read more...
By Robert Henson | May-10-2013

937 Snow Removal Without Ever Lifting A Finger
Scraping snow off the sidewalk and driveway goes from good callisthenic exercise to an exhausting chore that prompts fees from the homeowners’ association quickly. read more...
By Robert Henson | May-10-2013

885 Advantages Of Radiant Heating
There are a wide variety of home heating options available today, and at least twice as many advantages and disadvantages associated with each type. read more...
By Robert Henson | May-10-2013

891 Tips for Replacement of Windows and Doors
According to recent surveys and market trends, more money has been invested in remodeling or renovation of homes during the last few years than new purchases, as replacement windows can get over 89% return of the investment! read more...
By Jim Conway | May-07-2013

1015 7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Blog
Bumping your blog traffic numbers up to the level you'd like to see them at is an ongoing process that won't be accomplished overnight. read more...
By Mr William Hauselberg | May-04-2013

722 Why Funeral Arrangement Pre Planning is Important
Few people like to discuss death but practical people realize that planning for the end of life is important. They know that the expense of final arrangements and the burden they can cause loved ones is something that doesn’t have to happen if they plan ahead. read more...
By Jane Peterson | May-04-2013

636 YOUR RIDGED ROOF: What you need to know
About ridged roofing from a technical perspective. A ridged roof has declined rafters that rest on vertical wall-plates on top of each wall. Rafters are series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge to the edge of the roof. read more...
By Gary Hamilton | May-04-2013

657 Get Water Heaters Checked Before Trouble Starts
Often people don’t think about their water heaters until they break down. Like with many other appliances and systems in a home, it’s a good idea to get water heaters checked out periodically. read more...
By Jeanne Thomas | May-04-2013

1242 Get Expert Planting Advice from the Local Garden Center
Every spring people take to their backyards looking for ways to beautify their surroundings. Many people have a lot of ambition but unfortunately little knowledge on how to select and grow plants that will fare well in their climate. read more...
By Barry Timmons | May-04-2013

953 Types of House Siding
Preferences for siding materials change as home owners learn about the expense, maintenance and aesthetic appeal of each type. read more...
By Mr William Hauselberg | May-03-2013

574 Brighten Up Your Home with Solar Fairy Lights
When thinking about the magic moments of life, people will surely remember the festivals they had celebrated with their friends and family. Birthdays, weddings and Christmas should have that unique festive touch to make it really memorable. read more...
By Tony Norrie | May-03-2013

659 The Need for Monrovia AC Repair Service
People who have faced an air conditioning repair Monrovia service must have understood the significance of professional services. Usually, the repairmen will opt for simple maintenance and cleaning. read more...
By Richard Craig | May-03-2013

768 How to Safely Encase Lead Paint in your Home?
Lead is a dangerous and poisonous metal that was earlier used in products found in and around homes. Lead is also emitted in the air from motor vehicles as well as industrial sources. read more...
By John Thoburn | May-01-2013

777 Must Keep Bugs Out of The Flour
When you open up your bag of flour you expect to find flour. The last thing you want is to open up the bag and see that there are bugs in it! read more...
By Eric Richmond | May-01-2013

1052 Wondering Why You Cannot Get Rid of Those Bed Bugs?
Ugh. Bed bugs. They can be such an irritating insect. First of all, they crawl around in your bed at night and bite you, and during the day you can never seem to find their hiding places. read more...
By Jill Hopper | May-01-2013

1398 What are Some Benefits of Renting Large Office Workstation Projects?
There are times when your current office space is simply not enough to get the job done. While this may seem problematic at first because where are you going to work on this new big project? read more...
By Brooks Sofa | Apr-30-2013

1184 Lead Paint Abatement - A Necessity
Almost 100% of buildings built before 1940 are contaminated with lead based paints, but was phased out in 1978. Yet, 20% of residential edifice built before 1978 contains few layers of lead paint. read more...
By John Thoburn | Apr-29-2013

1151 Getting a Water Damage Repair - Leaking Pipes or Appliances Service
Water damage is an issue that most homeowners have to deal with at one time or another, all over the world. The water can seep into the structure of the home causing serious damage, and you need an expert who is conversant with water damage repair - leaking pipes or appliances. read more...
By Bob Condit | Apr-27-2013

845 Interesting LED Kitchen Lighting Solutions
LED lighting has come of age, and many homes are adopting this technology due to the various benefits that it provides. LED lamps are long lasting, with up to 50,000 hours of useful life. read more...
By David Mora | Apr-27-2013