In most cases, homeowners consider their properties to be an investment. After all, you’ve likely worked hard and saved up to purchase a home. Considering that, it’s wise to minimize any types of additional expenses that come with owning a home. A large portion of these expenses is often associated with energy usage. Therefore, many homeowners find it beneficial to have a home energy audit conducted. In this post, you’ll learn how to prepare for this audit and what it typically entails. Getting Ready for an Energy Audit One of the main sources of additional energy expenses goes toward heating…
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A remodeling project can definitely be a great investment, significantly increasing the value of your home. However, before you undertake any kind of home remodeling project, there are several things that you will want to take into consideration. Keep in mind, if you are considering a home improvement project or a home remodeling project it is important to note that you may want to consider bathroom remodeling or kitchen remodeling, as these kinds of remodels tend to have the highest ROI, or return on investment. And keep in mind that remodeling doesn’t have to break the bank. There are a…
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Your home’s interior design leaves a major impact on your health. Even when you don’t know it. A cluttered bedroom can leave you feeling agitated and affect your ability to fall asleep at night. A lack of personal belongings or color in your living room can pull down your mood before you’ve even settled down. Simply put, psychology and interior design go hand-in-hand. Even a small addition to your carpet can add a little more comfort to your surroundings and perk up your mood. Custom size area rugs are a classic touch in any home, no matter the style, and…
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There are more than 27 million houses across the United States that have crawlspaces. Now, a crawlspace is not a fatal flaw for a home but it is a big-time inconvenience in the same way that air leaks and water leaks are a big-time inconvenience. As a result, homes should invest in inspections and some high-quality commercial roof sealer. There are plenty of homes across the country that have basements for a number of reasons. Some people want a basement to create an entertainment area and some people want a basement for workshop area. Others will create a basement where…
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Your garden is rich with potential. …That is, provided you master the art of mulch. It doesn’t matter how temperate your climate is. High quality fertilizer, landscape mulch and landscaping rocks are the supportive foundation that will see your vegetables and herbs flourishing. Just like us plants need to eat healthy on a daily basis to remain their fittest. While the sun and water provide them with moisture and photosynthesis, rich soil gives them vitamins and minerals. Learning the difference between all your options now will help immensely with turning your first garden into a future success story. Can I…
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Several species of trees have made a name for themselves as sources of high-quality lumber, but not all trees grow the same. Different wood is preferable for different kind of work, from large to small furniture to house frames to smaller boats (and in the past, bigger boats, too. Hardwood lumber and soft wood lumber are both out there, and some species such as ash are good for baseball bats, while oak is good for desks and wardrobes. But cherry wood is another popular and useful species, and its uses are many. Any prospective builder or repair man can find…
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When you want to get rid of some junk that you have lying around, there are many options that are available to most people. When you have a garbage hauling service that operates in your local area, you likely have regular garbage pickup from the local municipality. The problem is often that you have too much junk for that service. For a lot of junk, you need a cheap haul away service to come and get it. You may have a company that does cheap junk hauling near me. Many of these companies can do a cheap haul away to…
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Home remodeling projects are incredibly common here in the United States, no matter what part of the country it is that you might live in. In fact, home remodeling projects have become so very popular that more than half (just about two thirds, to be more exact) of all home owners in America are conducting or planning to soon begin at least one home remodeling project. From bathroom remodeling (the second most popular type of home improvement project) to kitchen remodeling (the most common type of renovations conducted in homes throughout the United States) to remodeling and renovating your outdoor…
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Moving is a daunting task for anybody, but with some tips, tricks, and helpful hints, your moving day can be a breeze. The best place to start is with these answers to your most basic questions. 1. When? Weather permitting, move in the fall or winter. Most people tend to move in the summer, with 13.9% of moves in 2016 occurring in June. Alternatively, December of that same year only saw 3.3% of that year’s movers taking action. Moving companies may offer seasonal deals, and you will see better availability in truck rental and moving services in these times of…
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Have you ever wished you could have your home featured on one of those home remodel shows? Not for the prestige or great behind the scenes experience, but just so that someone would fix all the stuff that needs fixing? Well even the unhandiest of handymen can learn a thing or two with just a quick search online for free home improvements training. You can find ideas for projects, answers to questions, as well as the tips and tricks of top repair professionals to make any job easier. And you can learn how to do home repairs in streaming video,…