If you’re a homeowner in an area that sees a lot of tropical storms or severe weather in general, it’s important for you to have the proper protection equipped for your home. When severe weather descends, an entire home can suffer severe, sometimes irreparable damage. That’s where impact windows and doors come in. Glass is often the first thing to go in a home, and it’s why you need to have the proper protection installed. If you’ve never considered impact windows and doors, now is the time. Here are just a few of the many benefits that come with the…
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As a homeowner, there are so many things you need to be aware of and focus on. You have to keep up with your home’s maintenance and repair needs, stay on top of all your finances, and handle the dead animal removal process properly. Okay that last one, dead animal removal, might not be as common as some of the other aspects of homeownership, but animal control is a must if the situation calls for it. Your home could soon turn into a literal nightmare if a deceased animal is left there unattended to for an extended period of time.…
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If you are someone who is in charge of a large commercial establishment that has to deal with things like heavy machinery, moving parts and operating large rigs as part of a manufacturing process in the mechanical or electrical industry, you would definitely have a regular need for the kind of heavy equipment that makes all this possible. Purchasing equipment is something that many such establishments often put off for later, as renting equipment makes things a lot easier in the short term, with lesser costs and less need to spend more time and money on maintenance and repairs. If…
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When it comes to something we put into our bodies, ideally we what whatever substance that is to be clean and safe. We want out food and drink to keep us full and assure us that our bodies are running at peak condition. We want to avoid things like food poisoning and allergic reactions from things we need in order to survive. Most importantly, we want our food and drink to keep us healthy. And nothing is healthier than cool and clear water, right? That’s not exactly true. Even now, yearly around 900,000 people contract illnesses and other issues from…
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A lot of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about our windows beyond trying to keep them clean, but the truth is that windows can be a huge help or a huge drain when it comes to heating and cooling the home. The more efficient a home window is at insulating, the more stable the temperature inside the house remains. But if windows are letting in too much light or leaking air they can be a huge drain on your monthly expenses. It costs quite a bit of money to heat and cool a home or business, so…
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In the market for new home windows? First things first, you have to pick out what type of windows you are going to get! Here is a breakdown of the different types of windows you can choose from here at Albermarle. Double hung These are the most traditional form of house windows and look great in any room. A double hung has two sashes that slide up and down in the frame, and they can open either from the top or bottom. However, the frame stays within the window frame so no part will ever protrude inside or outside the…
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Modular buildings are becoming more and more popular across the United States. In some parts of the word, like New York City, for example, a single bedroom apartment can cost around $3,000 a month to rent. A modular building, however, that looks just as good, if not better than other forms of apartments, can be much less expensive. According to CNN Money, the 461 Dean in Brooklyn, the tallest modular building in the world, can be rented out for just $600 a month, significantly lower than the New York City average. “It’s something we’re going to be seeing more and more…
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In this day and age, taking care of your home isn’t just about what’s within your house — it’s become about what’s outside as well. Many people don’t have a lot of land to tend to anymore, but even if you live in a suburban neighborhood you can probably expect to have a decent-sized yard. It can be all too easy to forget about things like lawn care and landscaping during the hustle and bustle of your daily life. And frankly, even if you have the time to tend to lawn care, you may not know where to begin. Thanks…
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It’s entirely possible to have a beautiful lawn without dumping conventional fertilizers and pesticides on it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans use ten times the amount of fertilizer and pesticide per acre that crop farmers do. 30 to 60 percent of urban freshwater goes on lawns. Some of this water wastage occurs due to poor application and timing. Having your sprinklers checked by a lawn irrigation service is one way of ensuring that you don’t waste water unnecessarily. The other way of conserving environmental resources is to go with an organic full service lawn service. Going organic…
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When it comes to railings both inside and outside of your home, you have a lot of options. More and more people are looking to cable railing kits to improve the look of their deck or to use inside their home. Indoor cable railings and design rail for decks are both popular around the country for a number of reasons. Here are some of the benefits to using steel wire railings around your home. They will not obstruct your view. If you have a home that has a great view, you want to be able to enjoy more of it.…