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Top Tips for Garden Treatment
With the end of summer now creeping up on us, it’s time to start thinking about our gardens and how important it is to make sure they’re in the best possible condition – not just for the end of summer barbecues and parties, but also so that the grass and plants are flourishing when we get to spring 2014. At this time of year, while the grass is relatively short because you’ve been mowing it so often to get it into peak condition to sit on and walk across... ❯❯❯
How to Build and Design the Ultimate Kid-Friendly Home
Building and designing your home can be an exciting but extensive project. Designing a home when you have kids is very different than the average home design project. Not only do you have to consider the typical design elements such as paint, lighting and furniture, but you also have to make your home accessible and comfortable for your kids as well. It is important to design spaces in your home that will cater to kids so they can all enjoy your home to... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Building a Hurricane Resistant Home
There’s no denying that climate change is shifting weather patterns across the world. Whether you believe this is a manmade problem or the simple evolution of the planet, the way extreme weather affects a region seems to be changing, and not for the better. Fire season is stretching to cover more and more of the year in the southwest, while floods have done enormous damage in places that never really had to deal with them before. Tornadoes have already... ❯❯❯
5 Things to Consider When Adding a Swimming Pool to Your Home
Not only can a swimming pool be a fun addition to your home – it can also add value to your property, and it can be an excellent source to get your daily physical exercise. In fact, doctors say that taking a few laps in the pool every morning or evening can have significant health benefits. While you could simply hire a licensed contractor or pool builder to install a pool in your back or front yard, it is important to consider a few things beforehand. A... ❯❯❯
5 Things to Look for in New Home Construction
Buying a home can be a harrowing process, considering everything that could go wrong if you select a property that ends up being subpar. And if you’re a first-time homebuyer, there’s a good chance that you don’t even know what questions you should be asking or what you should look for in order to make sure that a property will provide you with the safe and functional living space you need for years to come. For this reason you may feel a bit more... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Tank System
If you have a septic tank, it means one of two things: either you live far from town and miles from a traditional sewage system, or you simply want to manage your own sewage and remain on your own grid. Each scenario has its own merits and there is nothing wrong with having a septic tank. In fact, having your own septic tank can give you a sense of independence – you can be ruler of your own domain. However, septic tanks need to be maintained regularly,... ❯❯❯
5 Benefits of Using a Realtor When Searching for a New Home
If you’ve decided the time is finally right to look for a new home, you’ll certainly have no shortage of choices. It’s a buyer’s market right now, with more homes available than people who can afford the mortgages. Even though the recession has dropped interest rates to near record lows, it’s still a difficult proposition these days, which puts those who have taken the time to properly prepare for the financial leap in a very good position. Yet that... ❯❯❯
Top Three Safety Tips for Workers
Over one million people suffered a work-related illness in 2011 and 2012, according to the Health and Safety Executive. A whopping 27 million working days were lost due to workplace injuries and work-related illness. And 172 workers were killed while doing their jobs. These statistics are sobering and all the more regrettable since workers and employers can do a lot to reduce these numbers. Safety in the workplace and on the job should be a priority for... ❯❯❯
5 Smart Ways to Slash Your Home Energy Bills
Everyone knows that feeling of getting their energy bill in the mail and seeing that it is higher – much higher – than usual. In the summertime and wintertime – when we are trying to beat the extreme temperatures and stay comfortable – our utility bills can sky rocket. This is usually due to the fact that we’re running our air conditioning and heating systems all day and night. Not only is this taking a hit on your wallet, but also the environment.... ❯❯❯
5 Interior Design Ideas That Keep Your Home Cool
When it comes to beating the summer heat, sometimes it pays to get creative. In some cases, getting creative can literally pay – by saving you money on your utility bills. Not only that, but making sure that your home stays cool – without a total dependence on the air conditioner – can also make your more eco-conscious too. Moreover, maybe its time for a little aesthetic upgrade. There is no better time than the summertime to make a few adjustments to... ❯❯❯
5 Benefits of Replacing the Windows throughout Your Home
Owning a home may be a big part of the American dream, but that doesn’t mean you can simply lay out the cash for your purchase and call it a day. Over time, the materials used to build your home will start to deteriorate, which means you need to keep up with maintenance, repairs, and replacement if you want to preserve the value of your investment. This could mean painting the exterior every few years, clearing rain gutters and replacing damaged shingles... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Home Power Outage Preparation Tips
Power outages aren’t fun – it can also be incredibly inconvenient. Yet, in extreme weather conditions and as our demand for electricity gets higher and higher, power outages will be more and more common. This is why it is critical to be prepared. Not only is it important to be prepared for when the power goes out, but also when the power comes back on. Yet, in the winter or even the summer – it is important to know what to do when the power goes out,... ❯❯❯
How to Transform Your Basement Into a More Comfortable Livable Space
Chances are that your basement is dark, damp – and uncomfortable. However, with moderate effort and construction, you can turn your basement into a second living room or bedroom. There are a few things you need to consider, however, before turning your basement into a comfortable living space. It is important to know that some parts of your basement cannot be moved or removed. This is because the basement of your house holds a lot of the structural... ❯❯❯
Add Equity to Your Home with These Simple DIY Projects
Improving the value of your home is easier than you might think, and doesn’t have to be an expensive exercise either. If you’re looking for great ways to add value to your home, there is a truly great range of DIY improvements that you can make without taking a huge chunk out of your savings. Here are some top tips on how to add equity to your home with these simple DIY projects. Painted Perfection You’d be surprised how much of a makeover you can give... ❯❯❯
What Tools Do Electricians Use
Electricians need to make use of a wide selection of tools to efficiently complete the many jobs asked of them. From rewiring houses, installing new electrical equipment and repairing existing electric components, the profession of a general electrician requires specific tools to suit each task in hand. For new or trainee electricians, it is useful to understand which tools are appropriate for certain jobs and how they operate. As well as standard... ❯❯❯
The Most Common Basement Remodeling Challenges
Basements are hard to remodel – they are damp, sticky, warm, and a general nightmare to work in. Whether you want to create a new entertainment center in your basement or turn it into a bedroom for your teenager, you will undoubtedly be posed with a number of challenges. Most of these challenges are posed by the innate nature of the intended purpose of our basements. Our basements are supposed to be a little bit raw, because the basement is where we store... ❯❯❯
Tips on how to Store your Belongings Safely
So you’ve rented yourself a storage facility at Fort Knox, or your local version of this, and now you actually have to do the work. Moving day is nearing ever so close. Rip the band aid right off or in other words, get it done sooner rather than later. You don’t want to be last minute packing. Do it Yourself Nobody likes to pack. Fitting all of your belongings into boxes is a challenge for all. It’s just one of those chores that sooner or later we have... ❯❯❯
The Greenest Ways to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer
If you’re someone who tries to be energy efficient, then there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve been looking for some ideas on how to keep your house cool during the summer months in the “greenest” ways possible. Yet when the temperatures are absolutely scorching, we can understand why it might be tempting to turn your central air unit on blast now and deal with the consequences of having a ridiculously high electricity bill later. However, before you... ❯❯❯
What do I do if my Pipes Burst?
So you’re running down the stairs on a chilly winter’s morning, already half an hour behind schedule – and you find yourself knee-deep in ice-cold water, watching your coffee table serenely floating past. Burst pipes are a homeowner’s nightmare, but quick thinking can really reduce the damage. Here are some tips for what to do if this happens to you. • Turn off the water: This is one of the first things you need to do – you have to halt the flow of all... ❯❯❯
How To Save Money On Electricity
With an economy trying to recover from a recession and budgets stretched to their limits, it is no wonder that people are trying to save money in as many ways as possible. If you’ve cut back on your luxuries and are stuck for ideas of what to do next, take a look at your utilities and see if you can reduce your outgoings on energy. Here are a few suggestions to reduce your electricity bill and become more environmentally friendly, too! Lighting ... ❯❯❯
