Your home’s front door most certainly impacts your visitor’s first impression. It tells alot about the family leaving inside but most importantly, it complements the creativity, beauty and style of your home’s curb appeal. Whether you choose to install a traditional or a modern front door, a new entry door should offer more practical purpose in keeping off intruders as it is aesthetically pleasing. Considerations When Looking to Buy a New Front Door Functionality and Security The primary function of an entry door is to allow you access the house with ease while maintaining your privacy and the safety of…
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It’s okay if you need help moving. Pretty much no one is able to move all by themselves. Well, except for Superman and that whole group, of course. But assuming you’re a normal person, you can’t pick up your couch, throw it on top of the car, and just get going. But when you do need to move, stop asking your friends. They love you, but they hate it. Also, they’re not going to do a very great job. If you’ve ever had friends move you before, you know that’s true. When you need help, there’s really just one solution:…
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With so many toxins in the atmosphere, the least you can do is avoid creating a toxic indoor environment. One way is by exercising caution on the kind of paint you use. The standard paint contains volatile organic compounds (VOC), which are organic chemicals that are harmful to the body. These compounds have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. They are responsible for drying out the paint when spread on a wall. Although paint odor is only noticeable for the first few days, it continues to release these VOCs into the air for years, creating a toxic indoor environment.…
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The roofing materials are gone. The decking supplies have all been picked up. The window replacement items are in place. After a very long summer of repairs and renovations, you are happy that on this Labor Day you are able to relax and enjoy the new deck, the new deck furniture, and know the the new roof and repaired windows are keeping your home as safe as possible. Now, you just hope that another epic storm will not come through and destroy the work that both you and your insurance company have invested in. Finding a way to schedule all…
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Have you ever seen what happens when a water heater breaks down? Often, the water in the tank will leak out. That means that 30, 40, 50, or more gallons of water ends up all over your floors — not to mention anything you might have on your floors, including carpeting. Now if you install a tankless water heater, you won’t have to worry about something like this happening. Install a Tankless Water Heater to Save on Plumbing Costs You probably don’t think about your plumbing much. You turn the faucet on and the water comes out, and it’s always…
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Hot water is crucial if you live in cold weather and need a comforting bath or other necessities. However, your water heater might need a maintenance service to perform better. If you notice a flashing light on water heater, or the furnace and water heater not working, you might want to call a professional. A Damaged Water Heater You might ask yourself, “Why no hot water?” after you turn on your water heater, and it might be due to a problem regarding your water heater. If hot water won’t come out after you turn on your water heater, the odds…
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Many people might ignore how much HVAC increases your energy usage, and it’s important to understand how you can have a more efficient home. A key aspect is having proper HVAC installation and servicing to ensure that your system is running as best as possible. Some people think HVAC repairs or even a visit from the handyman is too expensive, but many places offer a free AC service call. They’ll tell you what needs to be done to your system. The fact is that your AC will use more energy and overwork when there’s some sort of malfunction because it…
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A house is a large and complex piece of hardware, and any responsible homeowner will keep track of all repair and upkeep needs on their house. This means not only hiring crews to remodel and repair the interior or the utilities, but also working on the house’s exterior. Not to be overlooked, vinyl siding installation, gutter services, and roof repair can refresh a house and make it more comfortable and price-efficient to live in. Not only that, but proper vinyl siding installation or roof repair can make a house much more appealing on the real estate market when a house…
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The empty nest is overrated. As parents across the country struggle to make sure that they are ready for the transition of sending high school graduates off to college campuses, it should come as no surprise that there are many looking at the realities of a home with no children. And while many parents can say that they long for days that do not include picking up after their children, it is important to realize that some of these adjustments are really difficult. Planning for a kitchen remodel, for instance, can seem like a great distraction. When the contract work…
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It was the sound of the hail that woke you last night, but in the end it was the leaking water heater that kept you awake for the rest of the night. When the hail started at 3:00 am, both you and your wife bolted out of bed and went to check on the kids and the front of the house. Fortunate walk through the rest of the house, however, revealed a problem that was more immediate than the golf ball size hail outside. And while there was every chance that the hail would lead to an extensive list of…