This has been a chaotic summer. With one daughter leaving for college for the first time to another daughter who is leaving for grad school, those transitions in themselves are a challenge. When you add in the fact that you are also in the middle of a kitchen remodeling project and you begin to realize…
The ancient Romans were among the first people to develop and use indoor plumbing, and they coated their pipes with lead. This is where the modern term “plumbing” comes from, and lead’s atomic symbol is Pb. Today’s septic tanks and water processing plants are more advanced than anything the Romans had, however, and septic pumping…
The interior design industry generates $10 billion annually as homeowners buy furniture, throw themselves into home remodeling projects or redecorate to spruce things up. When it comes to DIY projects and home remodeling, one project that can spruce up your home while greatly increasing its value is a basement remodel. You might see your basement…
It’s estimated that, in the average home, heating and cooling take up about 54% of the annual utility bills. This is for a number of reasons; poor insulation is certainly one of them. This is why proper insulation can actually cut down on heating and cooling costs by over 40%. However, proper insulation is achieved…
The roof of your home is an important thing indeed, as anyone who conducts residential roofing installation will be quite well aware of indeed. After all, the typical roof plays a huge role of structural importance for your home as a whole. Without your roof – or with a poor roof – your home as…
Are you thinking about relocating for a job, family, or other reasons? Whatever the reason you’re thinking about moving, there are many benefits of using long distance moving companies. When you decide to work with a moving company, you can leave the packing and moving services to the pros while you take care of other…
The key to happy and rewarding home life can very easily be having the highest standards of cleanliness at home. A clean home can also be a safe and healthy one and this is where having the right cleaning practices established from the very outset can definitely help. There can be a lot of potential…
You have always done a pretty good job of maintaining your home. From the outdoor landscaping and exterior features to the interior work that has made your home a great place of both comfort and entertainment, you have always made sure that you did what you needed. It has taken both time and money, but…
Solar energy is the way of the future. In fact, it’s even more powerful than we give it credit for. Renewable energy has been the talk of the town for the past few decades. Several advances have been made in the scientific space to stun homeowners and businesses alike. From solar energy to wind energy,…
A homeowner is responsible for the many pieces of hardware in their house, and in most cases, repair or replacement means calling upon professionals to help out. Roofers can fix the roof and replace tiles, and foundation experts may work with concrete and plumbers can fix leaking or damaged pipes. Meanwhile, the windows and doors…
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