Are you in the process of updating or upgrading your home’s lighting? The “2017 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study” and the “2017 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study” both show that homeowners are engaged in a variety of renovation projects and overall upgrades. Popular Kitchen Lighting Projects Many homeowners are upgrading their lighting while their kitchen is being remodeled. The “2017 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study” found that this was the case with 84% of its participants. These were the most popular projects: Modern recessed lighting: 70% Under-cabinet lights: 71% Pendant lights: 58% In addition to having high end lighting installed, chances…
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Trees are beautiful things. There are so many ways in which they give us joy when we see the vast majority of types gently blowing in the wind. We know from our scientific studies that trees help keep the air we breathe breathable. They provide us with shade and, depending on the tree, food and shelter. There is not much that a tree needs, really. Dirt, water, and sunlight are three of the big things. But, they give us many amazing benefits. They can cut energy bills, help the animals in the environment, and even give our homes a good…
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Most people are aware of the basic techniques to a beautiful entertaining backyard. You need a yard that is well maintained, has plenty of seating, and is comfortable, despite the temperature. How can you take that entertaining yard to the next level though? What little additions and features can you add to increase the comfort and entertainment? Comfortable seating Everyone has been to a BBQ where they were forced to sit in hard, folding chairs on the grass. Your shoes get muddy from sitting in the dirt for so long and the folding chairs are not very comfortable. Comfortable seating…
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One of the advantages of winter is that the cold weather reduces the amount of bugs and rodents that wreak havoc on our yards and houses. However, before winter comes fall. You are likely to see an increase in both pests and rodents during the fall season. As the weather gets colder, these pesky bugs move toward warmer weather, which is usually your house. You may find that that commercial pest control services are more important than ever during the cooler, fall months. Get rid of pest and rodent breeding environments Pests and rodents migrate toward areas with good food…
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If you own a home or commercial building, it is essential that you keep your hvac system in working order. If you find that you need an air conditioning repair, get it done as quickly as you can. Otherwise, small problems with your building AC unit can turn into much bigger problems that will impact your entire building air conditioning system and require more expensive repairs. To be prepared, make sure that you are familiar with common HVAC problems and your building HVAC design. This will allow you to look carefully for problems during regular inspections. While maintenance can help…
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It is a little strange to admit, but the fact that the beeping of the front loader backing up woke you up this morning was pretty exciting. In fact, ever since the last hail storm came through four months ago the sound of lowboy trailers driving over the neighborhood speed bumps and front end loaders unloading shingles has been a constant. For your house, however, those sounds had not yet begun. Your neighbors have had roofs replaced already, but it took your insurance adjuster three weeks to even come out. Once he adjuster finally arrived, though, the decision to replace…
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Most homeowners have heard of home staging when selling their home. However, many have never considered it for living in their home. Interior designers can offer many benefits to the homeowner by providing home staging. Home staging involves value enhancing interior design and choose the best pieces of furniture and artwork that really pull the room?s design together. Home staging can also provide the homeowner with the following perks. A comfortable and relaxing home space The overall look and design of a home can play an important role in increasing comfort and relaxation. A survey by HomeGoods found that 9%…
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This time photograph the frogs. Every time you get a heavy rain, you tell your friends about the battle you face trying to keep the tiny frogs in the area from getting into your garage, and sometime into the house. Your friends have a difficult time understanding your problem, so one of your friend’s has asked for photographic evidence of the problem that you are always talking about. Last night’s thunderstorm which included more than an inch of rain should help the lawn recover from the last three very dry weeks. Although you have been running the sprinkler system on…
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A roof helps hold your home together while keeping you protected. In many cases, small roofing issues can quickly grow into major problems. In average conditions, your roof needs to be fully inspected one to two times each year. Not having your roof inspected regularly can mean hidden problems are happening to your roof. It is imperative that you call a roofing company to have regular inspections done. One reason people calling a roofing company is to have a new roof installed. In this post, you will learn four signs you need a new roof. Missing Roof Shingles Roof shingles…
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According to OSHA, cranes in the U.S. must be assembled on a ground that is “firm, drained and graded sufficiently, in conjunction with supporting materials, such as blocking, cribbing, pads, and mats to provide support and levelness.” Cranes are one of the most important parts of construction equipment, needed to lift heavy loads and move large amounts of materials. But they can be dangerous if they’re not set up properly, and an unstable crane can be toppled over by the weight of its load if it doesn’t have adequate support. And that’s where crane pads and crane matts come in.…