Every year, according to The Wall Street Journal, American homeowners spend approximately $130 billion on home remodeling and redesigns. Why? Quite simply, we want our homes to be a place we can proud of, a place we can feel comfortable in after a bad day at the office. Many homeowners are content simply to manage their residential interior design themselves, choosing the fabulous wallcoverings, chaise lounges, and paint colors that will transform their homes. What many don’t realize is that by using the best interior designers, they can get a unique home at a lower cost, all while increasing the…
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You don’t see it that often, but your home’s foundation is one of the most important components of your home’s construction. The foundation holds your house above the ground, keeps out moisture and acts as an insulator. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you know when your foundation is in need of repair. Investing in foundation sealing and repair early can help you prevent more expensive damage later on. Here are the top five signs that your home’s foundation is in need of repair: 1. Basement cracks and leaks: If you discover that your basement leaks when it…
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Your home’s HVAC system is going to be critical to keeping your house cool this summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that July and August will be extremely humid and sticky this year, so making sure your HVAC system is running smoothly will be the key to your comfort. So, it would be best for homeowners to check their heating and air conditioning units before 90-degree weather hits. Here are few ways to know if you are in need of HVAC repair. Freon Leakage. The main refrigerant in your unit is Freon. In most cases, this will never need replacement…
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Building your first home and finding all the “essential” features posted online a bit overwhelming? Maybe some of them seem a bit unnecessary? New-home sales are expected to climb from 431,000 last year to 557,000 this year — a 29% increase! People have started to catch on to the fact that building a new home means you can make your own custom home plans. So here’s a guide to the five most practical, economical, and desirable features custom home builders are asked to include these days. Environmentally friendly or energy efficient anything. Although the initial cost of these features may…
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When it comes to completing construction jobs and home improvement projects, it can be difficult to finish your work and have it turn out well if you don’t have the right equipment. Sometimes, it’s due to a breakdown in your personal tools, and if you have items out for heavy equipment repair, this can prolong the length of an upgrade or build. Fortunately, there is an option that eliminates the need to purchase expensive machinery outright, and that solution is to use a power equipment rental service. Equipment rentals can provide anything from drills and hand tools to Bobcats and…
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A basement waterproofer can tell you all about waterproofing and introduce you to dry basement products. You just need to ask them: how does water proofing work? There is more than one answer to that question, especially if you’re interested in the latest waterproofing techniques today. You can find subtle ways to help keep outdoor water away from your basement, even after the basement has received other forms of waterproofing. Sometimes, even adding gutter extensions can help, since they’ll lead more water away from the basement. The installation of a curtain drain can also be valuable. If there are any…
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Are you renovating your office and you’d like the walls to have a different look. Perhaps you want your desk to fit more cohesively with the rest of your office furniture. Using thin wood veneers may be the right general choice for you. If your particular situation is the latter, you will definitely want to make sure that you choose furniture grade wood veneers. Veneers can be applied in a variety of ways. You can purchase iron on wood veneer sheets, or you can use peel and stick veneers, which are self adhesive veneers. Regardless of the means of application,…
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Leather is one of the most popular and luxurious choices when people are thinking of what to look for when buying furniture. Unlike many furniture building materials, leather stays cool in the summer and warm in the wintertime, and leather furniture can last as long as 20 years when cared for properly. Because leather is also a big investment, it’s important to make sure you buy the highest-quality leather furniture available so you can enjoy it for its full lifespan. Here are four great tips for finding the best furniture made of leather for your home: 1. Look exclusively at…
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It is very easy for people to take their HVAC systems for granted. After all, they do not have to do a lot in order to make sure that the HVAC system is always running most of the time. Generally, it will run smoothly and keep the temperature in your building controlled, so that everyone in the building can be comfortable. However, when it stops doing its job, this can be a major cause of concern for everyone who is in the building. They will see just how important the HVAC system is and want to call a professional to…
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The time has to come to give your home a new look. This time though, you do not just want to go buy new furniture. If you are looking for a different vibe throughout your home, check out vintage repurposed furniture. Furniture has long played a unique role in homes throughout the world. Before the year 1600, only the mistress and master of a household were permitted to sit in chairs. The servants and staff had to stand, or sit on the floor. Furniture retail stores first became popular in the United States during the mid 1800s. The furniture industry…