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How Weather and Storm Damage Influence Tree Removal Decisions
Weather shapes the health and safety of trees more than many homeowners realize. Strong winds, heavy rains, and ice can weaken branches or compromise root systems, leaving trees unstable. read more...
By AAA Tree Experts | Sep-29-2025

Crawl Space Mold: Causes, Health Risks, and Lasting Fixes
Crawl spaces are naturally prone to dampness, and that dampness creates the perfect conditions for mold to grow. Not to mention about the North Carolina climate. read more...
By Sedona Waterproofing Solutions | Sep-09-2025

Why DIY Tree Removal Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Cutting down a tree might look simple on the surface, but it’s one of the most hazardous tasks a homeowner can attempt without professional help. read more...
By AAA Tree Experts | Sep-04-2025

The Best Practices for Maintaining Large-Scale HVAC Systems
Large campuses and multi-tenant buildings demand HVAC performance that is safe, efficient, and reliable. Downtime disrupts operations, energy waste inflates budgets, and poor air quality triggers complaints. read more...
By H & H Commercial Services Inc. | Aug-21-2025

How Updating Your Windows Can Transform an Outdated Exterior
Older homes often carry a certain charm, but tired windows can weigh down their curb appeal. read more...
By Landmark Exteriors | Jul-28-2025

800 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

745 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

772 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

1366 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

1070 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

654 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

731 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

864 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

879 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

1195 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

1843 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

1603 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

1601 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

934 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

931 Save On Your Energy Bills Using LED Home Lighting Solutions
LED lamps use light-emitting diodes to produce light. Although their initial costs are higher than those of fluorescent or incandescent bulbs, they bring about cost-savings due to their high energy efficiency. read more...
By David Mora | Apr-27-2013

1019 Go Green - An Ultimate Weapon to Protect the Environment
Natural calamities are emerging rapidly and causing huge damages throughout the world in the present days due to the increasing greenhouse effects and global warming. read more...
By James Corry | Apr-27-2013

805 Explaining the Process of Lead Paint Abatement
Lead paint abatement is defined as the procedure of removing lead-based paint from buildings in such a manner that it lessens exposure of both the workers and occupants. read more...
By John Thoburn | Apr-27-2013

1339 How to Make a Painting Become Worthy with Picture Lights?
A picture light is available in different varieties and you need to select one that serves your purpose. If you have a painting to hang and have no clue as to where to start, you can see an option in the different kinds of lights that are meant for paintings. read more...
By Lila Kennedy | Apr-27-2013

1283 Art Lights Can Make a Difference to Your Paintings
When it comes to dealing with different kinds of art light, you can choose among a lot of options. For instance, there are the halogen lights which cast the purest form of white light. read more...
By Lila Kennedy | Apr-27-2013

1057 Should You Worry About Killer Bees?
Do you know what makes a bee a “Killer Bee?” There is no such classification for a bee when it comes to killer bees. Killer Bees are referring to Africanized honey bee. The Africanized honey bee has earned the nickname of killer bee because of the insect’s aggressive nature. read more...
By Steve Lum | Apr-26-2013

787 “Total Property Care” Philosophy of Landscape Maintenance
One of the most common complaints about hiring landscape companies is the frustration in finding one company that does everything well. One landscape service may cut lawns beautifully, but they don't prune shrubs correctly. read more...
By Eric Skinner | Apr-25-2013

1393 Using Painting Lights to Illuminate Your Room
The specialty of painting lights is that they can be used to suitably illuminate the paintings. They can be perfectly adjusted by the owner according to the size and angle that is desired. read more...
By Lila Kennedy | Apr-25-2013

1421 Jazz Up Your House With Window Replacement Now!
We often do not realize that windows in our home tend to lose its functionality slowly and gets deteriorated with time. This leads to higher energy bills and we are never aware of the actual reason. read more...
By Jim Conway | Apr-19-2013

1214 Keep Pests Out Of Your Home All Year Long
Though we often wish it would be the case, not every insect will die off when cold weather rolls in. Additionally, rodents and many other animals do not become inactive while waiting for spring. read more...
By Eric Richmond | Apr-18-2013

2536 Choosing the Best Organic Landscape Supplier
Are you looking to renovate your landscaping to enhance your home? Want to make the exterior landscape of your home beautiful? If the answer to the above questions is yes, then organic landscaping is the answer. read more...
By Merced Almejo | Apr-18-2013