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How Updating Your Windows Can Transform an Outdated Exterior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

Why Your Water Heater Keeps Tripping the Breaker: Common Electrical Faults Explained
When a water heater starts tripping the circuit breaker, it's not just an inconvenience, it can also point to a potentially dangerous electrical issue. read more...
By The Energy People | Jul-22-2025

Correct Positioning of Fire Hose Reels Under Australian Standards
Australian construction projects must meet the criteria of AS 2441 for fire hose reel placement. read more...
By Majestic Fire Protection | Jul-10-2025

What Really Affects the Cost of Stump Grinding? A Clear Look at the Pricing
That leftover stump in your yard might seem harmless until it starts attracting pests, getting in the way of your lawnmower, or sprouting new growth where you don’t want it. read more...
By AAA Tree Experts | Jul-01-2025

When Is It Time to Replace Your Heating and Cooling System?
If your home’s temperature feels less comfortable than usual or your energy bills are creeping up without explanation, it could be your system trying to tell you something. read more...
By The Energy People | Jun-25-2025

936 Choosing Contract Furniture with Poise
Furniture industry now sparks immense potential and revenues through supplying bespoke furniture to various commercial hospitality establishments, universities, hotels, guest houses, bars, clubs, and other similar spaces. read more...
By Steve Ward | May-16-2013

890 Amish Built Sheds Make Beautiful Additions to any Property
A popular trend today is the placing of sheds in backyards. Today’s sheds are for more than storing tools, although they can of course still be used for that purpose. read more...
By June Smith | May-16-2013

993 The Importance of Getting a Yearly Commercial HVAC Check Up
Commercial heating and air conditioning systems need check-ups just like those in residences do. Waiting until HVAC equipment breaks down is not the best practice when it comes to keeping commercial and industrial units running smoothly. read more...
By Mary Pierpont | May-16-2013

1184 Explaining WDO Inspections
You may have heard the term WDO inspection before, but what exactly is it? A WDO inspection stands for a wood destroying organism inspection. read more...
By Tony Young | May-13-2013

1051 Stop Those Weeds Before They Start!
People will disagree over just about everything, but one thing that probably everyone can agree on is that when spring and summer arrive, weeds are a huge annoyance. read more...
By Steve Lum | May-13-2013

890 Think You May Have a Rodent Problem in Your Home?
When someone says the word “rodent” most people automatically think of rats or mice. But there are far more kinds of rodents such as gophers, voles, moles, and many others. read more...
By Eric Richmond | May-13-2013

894 A Guide to Choosing the Correct Mirror for Your Bathroom
Choosing a bathroom mirror may not actually be as simple as it might first seem. Knowing exactly what you want from your mirror is the best place to start. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

822 Cool Design Ideas for your Bathroom
These days it doesn’t matter how small or large the space is in your bathroom, there are companies out there that will help plan the perfect space for you to relax in after a hard day at work. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

885 Tips to Consider When Changing Your Bathroom Suite
When the time comes to breathe a new lease of life into a bathroom there are plenty of options available. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to change things around is by installing one of the many complete bathroom suites that are available. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

831 The Hidden Reality of Mould in Your Bathroom
You may think your bathroom is free from mould, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sure, it will show up in places that are obvious; for example, you may notice dark spots appearing on the sealant around your bath or in your shower enclosures. read more...
By Jon Smithh | May-13-2013

862 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

811 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

788 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

939 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

766 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

679 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

896 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

988 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

928 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

948 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

1121 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

768 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

696 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

721 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

1330 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