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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

853 Interlocking Floor Mats More Beneficial For Children
Interlocking mats can be used for all floors in a comfortable and soft surface. These mats are a good way to transform your bedroom play room for kid’s play, where they are free to explore around the heart until its contents. These mats are available in a number of different colors and designs; there are so many different models that you are sure to be able to find one according to your room. read more...
By Manseo | Jul-23-2009

774 Tips for Saving on AC Costs Hot Climates
When you live in an area where the climate is hot and the air conditioner needs to be run all year long, your cooling bills can put a huge dent in your wallet. In order to save money on your electric bill read more...
By Joe Cline | Jul-15-2009

930 Raising the Value of your Home by Employing a Pittsburgh Remodeling Business
In today’s economy, the resale value of your home more important than ever before. Allowing time and inclement weather to affect your home without doing anything to ameliorate the effects will decrease the overall value of the home and make it harder to sell. There is a way, however, to fight the inevitable damage your home will experience over the years. read more...
By William Hauselberg | Jul-10-2009

914 Exterior Home Remodeling in Pittsburgh
You can safely expect that your home will experience wear and tear throughout the years. The exterior of your home probably ages twice as fast as the inside. Siding, windows and roofs endure rainstorms, windstorms, snowstorms and the hot sun beating down on it in Pittsburgh’s steamy summer months. This is why many people are turning to experts to get their home fixed up after a long winter. read more...
By William Hauselberg | Jul-10-2009

1179 Home Rehab on a Budget
Because of the current economic conditions, many people have decided not to rejuvenate their dated home because it's too costly. If you're in that same situation, be assured that you can make your home look like new with a few enhancements without spending tons of money. read more...
By Frank Stewart | Jul-09-2009

1041 Garage Interior Design Tips
In designing a garage, first and foremost youn should be with an important decision on the purpose to what kind of area you want to design the garage interior. If you have a large garage space, then turn that extra space into something more than just a garage storage. read more...
By EMRA | Jul-09-2009

1043 Finding a Bread Machine and Other Kitchen Appliances on a Budget
Chefs, moms and dads, and fitness enthusiasts alike can all appreciate a helpful tool for food preparation. No matter what is most important to you: fast preparation, lower budget, or healthy contents, there’s a helpful gadget for everyone’s kitchen. You can prepare meals beforehand for people who are crunched for time after a long day at work and a hungry family to feed. read more...
By Fran Swift | Jul-01-2009

1354 Choosing a Local Contractor for Your Home Projects
When identifying a potential local contractor to do repair or remodeling work on your property, you need to consider a few key things. read more...
By Conrad Tullimen | Jul-01-2009

1078 Important Facts to Keep in Mind When Selecting Hardwood Floors
Hardwood flooring is making a comeback in home décor due to being a part of “green living”. Knowing how to choose quality hardwood flooring is a plus for anyone building a new home or updating an existing one. read more...
By J.M.C.S. | Jun-24-2009

1120 How to Customize Each Bedroom in the House Using Quilts
Even with the restrictions of a small budget, a new duvet cover, bed quilt, or wool blanket can dress a room in splendor. These simple extras can be used as the foundation to redecorating any room in the home, including the living room or family room. read more...
By Fran Swift | Jun-22-2009

1566 Different Types of Gas and Electricity Deals
There are many gas and electricity providers available. Which ones are available to you will depend on where you live and the type of meter you have. Here are the main types of gas and electricity options you will find available. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-20-2009

2055 Energy Saving Devices
Start small; energy saving light bulbs use up to 80% less electricity than standard bulbs and because they last 10 times longer, they will save you anything from £3-£6 per year, so around £45 over the lifetime of the bulb. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1152 Ways to lower your bills
We all want to cut back on our monthly outgoings and now more than ever we need to make our pay check go as far as possible. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1408 Summer offers to help you "go green"
This summer British Gas is helping you to go green. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1754 Reduce your household waste
We moan about the government not doing enough to tackle climate change, but we as individuals contribute around 40% to the UKs total greenhouse gas emissions, so if we make some small changes around the home and to how we travel, we can reduce our carbon footprint along with our energy bills. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1721 Cut your emissions
Copenhagen will host the UN Conference on Climate Change in December this year. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1386 Practical ways to reduce your carbon print
Small changes can have a big impact. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

2315 Going Green
It has never been easier to go green. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

2346 Go Green and Save
The economic climate being the way it is at the moment means we are looking at how we can cut back and save money in every area of our lives. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1751 Energy Efficient Boilers
Central heating isn’t exactly an inspiring conversation choice. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

2342 Eco friendly tips
Are you looking for ways to become more eco-friendly but, other than buying energy saving light bulbs and recycling your newspapers, you’re struggling to really reduce your carbon footprint? It seems you’re not alone. read more...
By Dave Sabri | Jun-19-2009

1035 Its all what you want to know about roofing and its problems
Leaking roofs can usually be repaired quite barely depending on how severe the damage to the roof is. Most roof repair contractors can locate the cause of a roof leak quickly and will often explain the problem in wrong way. The source of the roof leak is not always obvious. Sufficient stiffness of the roof and its components. Sufficient roof slope and or camber. Sometimes, a roof might appear to leak in January when the temperature dips below freezing, but the roof might not be leaking. read more...
By webmaster roofcoatings | Jun-17-2009

2255 Decorative Railings Balcony
Balcony or deck railings are not only used for security reasons. They are also excellent for adding a decorative touch to your home. Balcony railings with the right models can transform a guardrail in an elegant point at home. Plants have become a large part of the decor of today; they are real, silk or artificial plants. A railing of the deck and planter will add a touch of beauty to your terrace or in your balcony. read more...
By Manseo | Jun-08-2009

1389 Deck Railing Component
Make the bridge look finished and will complete the bridge railing and planning components. When you plan railing of the bridge, you will be able to determine the elements that you must make your railing of the bridge look perfect. read more...
By Manseo | Jun-08-2009

3938 Choosing the Right Flotation Devices for Your Next Swim Party
Today, you have as many types and styles of pool flotation devices to choose from as you do pools. There are large multi-person island lounges and there are single person swim rings. read more...
By Gunter Walderon | Jun-08-2009