Materials containing asbestos can be found around many buildings and should be handled with care. Asbestos can be harmful to a person´s health and it is recommended that if you...
Home Improvement
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Soften Your Home’s Water
Some city water systems can give residents fits, with shower walls, doors, and faucets susceptible to seal build–up. The high level of calcium and magnesium that occurs naturally in many...
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3 Layers Glazing Windows Are The Future Of Our Homes
It is undeniable that glazed windows have changed the way people perceived winter periods in the past. The use of glazed windows has come with an array of benefits and...
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Don’t Wait for the “Home of the Future”: Moving Toward Energy Efficiency Today
For the past couple years, the idea of constructing “carbon neutral homes” has been all the rage in home building circles. Recently I stumbled across an intriguing infographic from HomeOwnersInsurance.org,...
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Building Your First Home: Where To Start
Building your first home can be a very daunting move; the decision-making process is time-consuming, and often the information just isn’t out there to assist you in taking the first...
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Top 5 Reasons To Consider A Tankless Water Heater
How Conventional Units Work Conventional water heaters operate by storing volumes of water and keeping them at a certain temperature. When a device draws hot water from the tank, it...
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Three Benefits Of ICF For The Homeowner
ICF construction is a process that benefits contractors, builders, designers and the end user, or homeowner. ICF stands for ‘insulated concrete forms’ and they are essentially foam panels that snap...
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Why Insulating Basement Walls Is So Important
Many homeowners seem to consider the basement of their home to be separate from the rest of the dwelling. And while it is “down there” and sometimes isn’t used for...
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The Kitchen Of My Dreams
If you’re looking for help when it comes to planning the kitchen of your dreams, read the below excerpt from a homeowner’s kitchen journey. After reading about the process you...
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The Four Essential Qualities Of An Effective Gutter Guard
Installing gutter guards is a good way to keep debris out of your gutters and prevent the damaging flooding clogged gutters cause. It’s also the best way to reduce the...
