Articles about Home Improvement and Home Maintenance

How to Handle a House Renovation and Pests

There are a variety of pests that can infest your home. Under normal circumstances, this isn’t a great situation. But when working on a home renovation and pests show up… it’s even worse. Do you have an upcoming house renovation and pests are a concern? Read on to learn the best course of action.

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Should You Hire a Contractor for Your Home Renovation?

As you start planning your home renovation, you may be wondering whether to do it yourself or should you hire a contractor? After all, home improvement is a great way to increase your home’s value. While it is possible to tackle some renovations on your own, there are certain projects that are best left to the professionals. 

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Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to hire a contractor.

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Do I Need a Permit to Upgrade My Electrical Panel?

Your electric panel is the main gateway for electricity to enter your house. By entering here, it then flows through all the different circuits of your home. I hear you saying, “I need to upgrade my electrical panel but I don’t know if I need a permit or not?” You’ve come to the right place. Let’s find out!

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How to Maintain Your HVAC and Save Money

There are several benefits to having a well-maintained commercial or residential HVAC system. However, this machine consumes the most power on most properties. Costs are rising so it’s becoming more and more important to keep energy bills as low as possible. In this piece, we’ll share how to maintain your HVAC the right way.

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Simple Ways to Make Your New Home Burglar-Proof

Every homeowner justifiably fears having their home burgled. According to the US department of justice, there are millions of burglaries every year. As such, it’s completely understandable to want to burglar-proof your new home. But then comes the question: how exactly do you make your new home burglar-proof? Fortunately, there are several easy ways to make a house harder to break into and give you some peace of mind.  We have put together a list of simple ways to make your new home burglar-proof, in hopes of helping you keep unwanted guests out of your home in the future.

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Everything You Need to Identify Plumbing Leaks

So how do you identify plumbing leaks? Leaks are bad news. The simple truth is that a leak can go undetected for a long period. It’s because most of the pipework in a house is hidden inside the walls. Copper pipes, which are the most commonly used pipes, will last for approximately 50 years. Today most builders/plumbers use pex pipes. But nothing is perfect.

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Different Types of Epoxy Floor Coverings

Nowadays, you can get creative even with designing the floors at home. The surface reveals realistic images or 3D illusions with an innovative product like epoxy. Today’s article will introduce you to the different types of epoxy floor coverings, epoxy floor cost, and tips on cheap ways to renovate floors with epoxy.

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5 Effective Techniques to Keep a Pest-Free Kitchen

Although the world has changed a lot over the last hundred years, one thing remains true, the kitchen is still the heart of the home. Of course, today there are many ways in which you can design your kitchen and a vast array of technological options to make life easier. But what about pests? We share five ways you can maintain a pest-free kitchen.

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How to Protect Your Roof From Environmental Threats

The environment can threaten your roof if you fail to take precautionary measures. If you have a metal roof and fail to paint it, there is a chance it might rust. Also, failure to clean the gutters might cause a clog that will lead to overflows. You must understand how to protect your roof from environmental threats. The following are some simple measures that teach you how to protect your roof the right way.

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5 Tips to Maximize Customer Satisfaction with Your Roof Service

In today’s digital era of information, customer satisfaction is vital for the success of any business. However, this depends on how you engage your customers, the quality of service offered, and the materials used. In this piece, we’ll look at five ways to maximize customer satisfaction with your roof service.

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3 Top Ways to Boost Curb Appeal

How your home looks from the exterior is a big deal. Ensuring that your house fits in with its surroundings can be crucial for attracting interest, establishing an asking price, and ensuring that you get a good return on your initial investment. Read on to learn the three best approaches to boost curb appeal.

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