With Illinois homes struck by flood, California businesses endangered by raging fires and Hurricane Sandy-hit homes afflicted with mold, restoration and storage companies are undoubtedly seeing a lot of business. In response to the recent round of disasters hitting the States, many homeowners are planning for the worst. When a […]
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The Best Low-Maintenance Grass Varieties
The United States is blanketed in about 128,000 square kilometers of grassy lawns, according to NASA. Americans certainly love their lawns. Homeowners can choose from a seemingly infinite amount of grass plants and there exists extensive varieties beyond that. If you aren’t happy with your lawn, consider a change of […]
Often Forgotten Home Maintenance
Improvement and maintenance is a never ending cycle of to-dos that beg for homeowners' attention. There are seasonal and annual things that need to be done as well as emergency repairs that crop up depending on the age of your home. These repairs mean that there are some important home […]
Advantages of Zero Turn Mowers
When zero turn mowers first emerged onto the market, they were mainly for the commercial sphere and marketed on the basis that they would enable professional gardeners to get their jobs done quicker. Once their speed, agility and ability to turn on the spot became clear, however, these mowers quickly […]
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Cleaning Service
With today’s busy schedule, many do not have enough time to clean their homes or offices. As such, the majority prefers to use professional cleaning services. This approach is cost effective for small businesses and homeowners since hiring permanent staff to clean may prove more costly. Before hiring this service, […]
Advantages of Solar Power for You and Your Home
Green energy is key to helping the environment, and over the past decade different forms of generating power have been developed to further progress our efforts to be more ecologically friendly. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels have become a very popular method that allows homeowners to reap the benefits of renewable […]
How a Burglar Uses Twitter to Break Into Your Home
It's amazing how much information people give away these days but when they return from vacation to find that their house has been burgled they can't understand how it happened. I, however, could tell them exactly where they dropped their guard because I've been tracking them for weeks on Twitter. […]
Appliance Repair VS. New Product Purchase
When one of your major appliances breaks down it can cause a disruption in your ability to complete household tasks. It could range from soiled clothes piling up to dirty dishes amassing over your generally pristine counter tops and sink. It could also cost you money when cherished end-of-day family […]
A Simple Guide To Concrete Roofs
Though seemingly counter-intuitive at first glance, concrete boats actually do float, and concrete roofs can protect a dwelling without crushing it beneath the weight. Both technologies have existed since the mid-19th century and many European structures constructed at that time with concrete roofs are still standing today - a true […]
Why You Should Combine Verandah Designs
Adding a verandah to your home can completely transform your space and the way you use it, but how do you decide which design you should use? Whilst it is true that you will be limited in some ways due to the size of your property and the way that […]
What to Know When Replacing Windows
Windows are important elements of all homes, and replacing your windows can be a great way to improve the look of your home. However, windows are expensive, and homeowners will want to take steps to ensure that they pick the perfect windows for their homes. Here are five questions to […]
The Dangers Of Pesticides And Eco-Friendly Pest Control Alternatives
Pest infestation is a huge problem in almost every household. Living with pests is very uncomfortable and dangerous. Pests, such as roaches, rodents, mosquitoes, and flies, are carriers of bacteria and germs which can cause diseases. These diseases might even be life threatening if it is not properly addressed. With […]