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Keeping Cool this Summer...Without Breaking the Bank
As we swelter in the Florida summer the question is often asked: can I cut my electric bill by running the air conditioner less and using fans instead? The answer is yes, but it’s not as simple as just turning off the air conditioner and turning on the fans. If you want to cut down on your energy costs, it will take some planning, especially since the temperatures will be firmly in the 90's for the next few months.
AC units use a lot of energy, with the... ❯❯❯
When Is it Time to Clean Your Gutters
As a homeowner, it may sometimes feel like your work is never done. But between that noise the AC is making and the living document that is your honey-do list, it can be easy to forget how important your gutters are to the health and life of your home. But these, too, require a bit of elbow grease from time to time -- after all, they're not just there for decoration.
Your gutter system serves the vital purpose of routing rainwater from the roof away from... ❯❯❯
The Benefits of Selling Property at an Auction
Selling a piece of commercial or residential property at an auction may seem a little outdated, but that is in part because there are many misconceptions regarding this procedure. Selling property at an auction is easy and effective, and often beneficial cost-wise. In fact, selling property at auction can result in a faster sale and can increase the interest level in the property itself, which are two things often not found on the open market. Auctions... ❯❯❯
Innovative windows: top 3 options
In house design, being transparent is not always an advantage. The humble window is the perfect example, often relegated to a secondary role both when it comes to making decisions about home improvements and looking at the various elements of a new house. Yet windows can be one of the most crucial parts of a house, influencing the quantity and quality of natural light as well as the temperature and energy requirements. To help you understand what a great... ❯❯❯
Why You Need These Handymen's Numbers Saved In Your Phone Book
It’s impossible to prevent accidents from occurring, especially around the home. When they do happen, we can get into such a flap about things; it can be tricky to think straight. One of the easiest ways to calm down during one of these situations is to have handymen’s phone numbers saved in your cell phone. That way you cut out all the hassle of looking one up online. Having a handyman’s phone number at hand all the time helps you get things fixed as... ❯❯❯
Do's And Don'ts Of Building A House
Designing and building your ideal home is a fantastic opportunity. Instead of buying a new or used home, you can create somewhere that has the space, style and comfort that you require. It also allows you to incorporate certain materials such as glass or wood and create a practical layout. But it requires dedication, hard work and time to complete. Before you get started on building the house you’ve always dreamed of, read through these vital do’s and... ❯❯❯
Help! My Basement Keeps Flooding
When your water table is higher than the level of your basement, it essentially means that your basement is surrounded by water trapped in the earth. Left for long enough and without the necessary protective measures, your basement is bound to “absorb” some of this water. And when it rains heavily, your ground water level will rise, resulting in an increased likelihood of your basement becoming flooded. Rainier climates can see the risk of this at any... ❯❯❯
4 DIY home improvements with long-lasting effects
The UK housebuilding market might be enjoying a slow growth but homeowners are more and more reluctant to spare budgets for expensive home remodelling. Home improvement doesn’t have to be all about lavish property projects and complete home overhauls though. Most of the time, it’s actually the little things that can make a big difference and help you attract prospective buyers when the time comes to sell your property. A bit of wear and break down in... ❯❯❯
What To Do If You're Locked Out Of Your Home!
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Getting locked out happens to everybody once in their lifetime. It’s very annoying, embarrassing, and can be dangerous if appliances have been left on, or a baby is stuck inside. A lot of people leave their keys inside the home, or perhaps something has become trapped in the door. Here’s what people should do if they do get locked out.
Check the gate
After getting locked out, the best thing to do is to wait in the back garden till help... ❯❯❯
Help! My Roof Is Leaking!
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So, it’s raining pretty hard, and you’ve found that the roof is leaking right?! You might not find it to be a massive problem just yet, but it could be if you don’t do anything about it. There are all sorts of reasons why your roof might be leaking, and it’s not always easy to diagnose the cause yourself. Some of these issues are potentially quite costly while others aren’t so much. Unfortunately, it’s something that has to be fixed,... ❯❯❯
Options for Outdoor Seating in Restaurants
Restaurant owners who have taken the plunge to include outside eating spaces are seeing big payoffs from their investments. An article featuring various restaurant owners and managers across New Jersey showed that the restaurants had experienced an increase in sales within a short period of setting up the outdoor spaces. One restaurant in particular saw an increase in 10% within a month of setting up.
Setting up outdoor seating for restaurants is not... ❯❯❯
Water Heaters 101
If I thought long and hard about all of the things I take for granted, hot showers would certainly be among them. Even in the heat of summer, I religiously enjoy at least one hot shower a day. These hot showers wouldn’t be possible without an under-rated fixture of the modern home: the water heater.
You've probably got a tank hiding out in a closet somewhere, and I'm sure you're familiar with the basic premise. But there is actually quite a bit of... ❯❯❯
Avoid Accidents at Work with Racking Protection
If you work in a building that contains warehouse facilities, then you know that you have countless tall racks lined up end to end. These racks no doubt contain many heavy and often valuable objects, and if they were to fall or become damaged, the toll could be immense. This is why it is essential that you guard these racks against any sort of foreseeable accident. To effectively prevent these sorts of accidents, your company needs to invest in the top of... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Reasons People Choose New Over Used Homes
When beginning the home buying process, most buyers start out with a list of their must have and nice to have features. After looking through several options in the resale market though, many buyers often come to the conclusion that they are just going to have to compromise on some things and likely not get exactly what they’re looking for. This doesn’t have to be the case, however. Although choosing a complete, ready to move in resale home may seem like... ❯❯❯
Do I Need Rain Gutters?
A rain gutter is a trough or a narrow channel that makes up an entire roofing system. It is responsible for collecting water as it runs off of the roof of your home and diverting it away from the roof and the foundation of the house. As you will see after reading this article, there are a number of advantages to installing rain gutters on your roof.
Advantages of Rain Gutters
Protection of Your Basement -- One of the leading reasons for water damage... ❯❯❯
Great Improvements And Projects For 2016
Being a homeowner gives you plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and test your DIY mettle. And this year could be a great time to start that new project, or get stuck into that home improvement at last. Of course, if you’re stuck for ideas, here are a couple of the best to inspire you:
Garage Conversion
So many people with integrated garages wish they could use that space for a good sized living area. It is also one of the most common... ❯❯❯
The builders’ guide: finding a great shop to let
You’re moving into the big leagues, from tiny internet business to hulking, bulking brick-and-mortar enterprise. It’s the process that every overnight success story has to go through, elevating to a headquarters that isn’t your childhood bedroom. But finding a shop for sale isn’t as simple as jumping headfirst into a lease agreement and keeping your fingers crossed. Well, it is, but you’ll be regretting your risky decision-making within six months. Take... ❯❯❯
Benefits of Solar Power Installation
A lot of homeowners have started getting solar panels installed on their roofs because of how beneficial they are as a whole. Solar power is definitely one of the more eco-friendly energy alternatives available to millions of homeowners all across the country, which is just one of the reasons why it has become so incredibly popular. It is very important that you take the time to examine some of these benefits before making a final decision of any kind.
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Everything You Should Never Pour Down The Drain
For most people, it seems like pouring any unwanted liquid down the drain is the easy, simple, and clean way of being done with it. However, many don’t consider the repercussions. Just like how what you eat and drink can affect your teeth and mouth, many liquids and objects can cause accelerated wear and tear, or even outright damage, in your plumbing as well as elsewhere in your water infrastructure. Keep this in mind as you dispose of the following... ❯❯❯
How to Spot Hidden Water Damage
Hidden water damage comes in many different forms and levels of severity, but it all amounts to the same thing: a homeowner’s nightmare. If you let hidden water damage go on too long, it will lead to serious and costly structural damage to your house. Water damage can come from a number of sources, including damaged or blocked gutters. There are several signs to look for when checking for hidden water damage -- it doesn’t have to remain “hidden.” Water... ❯❯❯
