There is no denying that the U.S. has a trash problem. Throughout their life, the average citizen will discard 600 times their weight in garbage. Think about that. That’s an entire auditorium full of waste! Not only is this horrible for the environment, trash removal is expensive. It costs the public nearly $50 per a ton to ship all this waste off to the landfill, and nearly $12 billion a year (a lot of it tax dollars), is spent tending to litter. Below are a few ways to recycle, up-cycle, and re-use your trash so that you can start becoming…
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Are you looking for some professional assistance with finding the best commercial roofing companies? Do you need help making sense of the commercial roof construction types that are most commonly seen in your area? Your local roofing contractors can help you with any roofing service needs you may have, from installation to repairs to general maintenance. They can help you with all the various parts of a commercial roof and help you get things taken care of quickly and easily when you need work done on any commercial roof. The answer to the question of “how can I find the…
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In most places, heating services are among the most important for any homeowner- right up there with the cooling system! Maintaining the ac heating and cooling unit is an important part of routine maintenance and repair work that any homeowner needs to be keeping up with. The worst possible time for issues is in the middle of a heatwave or cold snap. This is why heating and ac repair jobs need to be done as soon as a problem is detected rather than waiting till things totally break down or there is a major malfunction in the system. The best…
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You wouldn’t leave your door open all night, so why would you settle for windows that leak air or stand out as potential break-in points for your home. A home is only as secure as its weakest point, making the need for secure window options greater than ever before. New options like cold rolled steel windows and doors provide security and peace of mind to any home. Security Every 13 seconds in the United States a home is invaded. Nearly 30% of all burglaries are done through an open or unlocked door or window, a larger percentage requires some kind…
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Yikes, is it August already? With Fall just around the corner, it’s time to be preparing your trees and shrubbery for the long and hard winter that will inevitably follow. Here’s a fall tree care checklist to ensure that your tree maintenance is up to snuff: Fertilization When trees go through extreme temperature changes during the summer and winter, they experience a severe loss of fertilizer. Because of this, it’s important to replenish trees with a slow release fertilizer and by practicing root fertilization. Think of the fertilizer as an immune booster shot that protects the tree from disease, helps…
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updated 10/26/2022 When you want to improve the land around your home, it can be a good idea to landscape the area. This will make it look better and may add value to your home as well. You can get landscaping materials and landscape it yourself, but this can be a big job to do alone. If you have landscaping ideas, you might want to turn them over to a company that landscapes professionally. To get a different landscape design, you can work with their designer to come up with a unique design that goes well with your land. Not…
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When was the last time you made an improvement to your bathroom design, or invested in a bathroom remodeling? If you can’t remember, it might be time to consider giving your bathroom an upgrade. The bathroom is one of the most frequently-used rooms in our home. Typically, it’s recommended that you give your bathroom a complete overhaul about once every 20 years. If that’s not enough reason to remodel your bathroom, the average bathroom remodel has a return on investment of about 62%! And fortunately, there are a number of ways to make your bathroom glamorous and stylish without putting…
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When it’s time to renovate a room that receives a lot of sun during the day, many homeowners are looking specialized window treatments to protect furniture and to maximize the style and comfort levels of their homes. Window blinds can be custom-made to fit both windows and doors. Wood blinds come in a variety of hardnesses and can be stained to match any decor. Often, wood blinds will be ordered to match the wooden furniture in a particular room. Not only can blinds be closed during sunny days to minimize fabric damage on delicate home furnishings, but they are an…
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Summer is grilling season, and there’s still plenty of time left to build your dream grilling station and start using it before colder weather sets in. If you’ve just been using an old setup with an ancient grill that struggles to keep up with entertaining, it’s time to upgrade to a complete grill center. Not sure where to start? There three basic categories you’ll need to consider: The Perfect Grill: Obviously, a complete grill center needs a grill to be complete. Since this grilling center will be stationary anyway, you may want to consider a natural gas or propane grill;…
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A musty smell in the basement permeates your entire home. Did you know that of all homes with basements, over 98% will experience some type of water damage? In fact, in the year 2013, water damage accounted for 26.4% of all insurance loss claims in the U.S. Whether you are looking for Chicago basement waterproofing services to avoid a future problem or are fixing leaks in basement walls in Omaha, finding the correct company to help with your water problems is critical. The best situation, of course, is to fix possible problems before any real damage occurs. For example, If…