If your home or area has undergone flooding — whether mild or severe — one of your biggest fears is probably developing toxic mold or having to do mold cleanup. Checking for house mold symptoms can be absolutely disgusting, but is necessary to keep your living area clean and safe. Even if you haven’t been exposed to flooding, you still want to be on the lookout for mold and think about waterproofing, especially if you have an interior basement with high humidity or poor ventilation. Old homes with leaking pipes or roofs can also contribute to this. If you have…
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Updating a home is an incredibly exciting experience but can be overwhelming if your funds are limited and you must choose only a few projects. If you do not have a budget to completely overhaul your home, stay tuned for the home makeover projects that have the greatest impact, for the lowest dollar amount. Four Home Renovation Projects That Give You the Most Bang for Your Buck New Countertops Any realtor or home design expert will tell you that the most important selling feature in a home is the bathrooms and kitchen. It’s greatest decision factor that perspective home buyers…
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Radon is a type of radioactivity that can get into the air and cause problems for both humans and pets. It can’t be seen or smelled, but it can be detected with radon testing. Can I do a radon test myself? Yes, there are services that can come out and check your home for radon, or you can get a cheap radon test and do it yourself. Generally, you need several tests to put around your home in order to check house for radon. They are usually left in one place for a few days to build up a reading…
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The most basic necessity of any life form is air. Mammals cannot survive more than moments without life-giving oxygen. Even sea creatures need air to survive — their magnificent bodies are just capable of pulling the oxygen out of the water. While plant life does not need oxygen to thrive, they won’t survive without carbon dioxide to breath. Even our machinery need air to function. That’s right, you read that right. Over 70% of all manufacturing setups are powered with an air compressor. While air compressor energy is extraordinarily efficient and powerful, a great deal of it is lost before…
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Although modern day life is more expensive than ever, apartment dwellers still seems to have a bit easier than homeowners in terms of maintaining their living spaces. One of the benefits of renting an apartment is having the landlord take care of any issues in regards to maintenance, such electrical system repair, heating and cooling system maintenance, and even water damage repair. All of these, especially water damage repair, can be expensive and leave a large dent in a nest egg of savings. But since apartment renters are only renting the property and don’t have ownership of it, they’re not…
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From getting propane tank refills to the final detail involved with using propane for heating, it’s important to know the safety measures to use. That’s because while home heating with propane is generally safe and efficient, it can pose a serious risk to people due to its highly flammable nature. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to consult extensively with professionals if you’re thinking of heating your home with propane. This should help you do everything right and get a warm home with minimal risks. Never hesitate to stay informed on the trends and emerging information on propane…
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If you are a contractor or construction company owner who rents a crane from time to time, you should know that some ways to set up a crane are safer than others. How you set up a crane is equally important to how you use the equipment. As with any heavy machinery, one wrong move can have costly consequences for your wallet, safety, and the well-being of your contractors. With any crane rental for commercial construction and destruction projects, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Choosing a crane that is not only affordable but also rented out and maintained…
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For many states, it seems as if spring was completely skipped over. Spring is a common month for spring cleaning and for preparing the home. One of these preparations generally includes the service and any needed repairs of the heating and air unit, specifically the air conditioning. However, many people seemed to have skipped this step, as it went from very cold to very warm in a matter of a few short weeks. The maintenance and inspection of the cooling unit is very important, because when it sits for many months, it is likely to have problems. If these problems…
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A lot goes into the upkeep of owning a home. Most people understand and accept this when they decide to become a home owner. However, the same type of upkeep and improvements are also needed for commercial building owners. The owners of commercial buildings need to keep up on their building and the repairs, just as a homeowner does. In fact, the repair of a commercial building may be somewhat more important because of the liabilities that may be involved with having customers inside of the building. The roof is a very important part of any commercial building, as it…
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Are you suffering from a case of spring fever in terms of wanting to improve and get started on home renovation projects? If so, you’re not alone! After a long winter spent cooped up inside your home and coming down with a bad case of cabin fever, it’s only nature to want to get out there and start tackling all those bathroom design, kitchen design, and other home improvement projects! So if you haven’t started doing so already, now is an excellent time to begin fleshing out the details of your home remodeling project. After all, summer is the busiest…