Articles about Home Improvement and Home Maintenance

The 5 Questions to Ask a Mold Removal Company

Finding mold in your home is most definitely a worrying experience. Whether you’re trying to sell a home with mold in it or not. You can’t ignore mold. Why? Because, depending on the type, it could be very dangerous for the health of everyone in the home. You need to be sure that you hire a mold removal company that does the job properly. This means safely, code, and thoroughly. Your very health depends on it.

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What Does it Mean If a House Isn’t ‘Up to Code’?

Many homeowners, reeling after a year locked away at home thanks to COVID-19, are wondering how they can make the most of things now. What can people do to make some gains after a year of financial hardships? Thankfully, they don’t have to look far, as the housing market is primed for sellers to take advantage. But what if your house isn’t up to code?

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Because the housing market is so hot right now, people who weren’t considering a sale are definitely thinking about it now. According to HomeLight’s Spring 2021 survey, 97% of real estate agents would dub the market a seller’s market, while 93% of agents say home prices are on the rise in the market.

You really couldn’t find a better time to sell your home. Due to the high demand and low inventory, there’s not much that can get in a homeowner’s way thanks. Well, not much, except code violations, of course. 

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4 Life-Changing Home Improvement Tips

Looking for home improvement tips? Contrary to popular belief, upgrading your home doesn’t mean you have to break the bank or spend years planning everything. In fact, it’s never been easier to give your home some touch-ups and fancy additions. Plus, enhancing your home can be done on a budget. This is great, as times are tough for a lot of people financially. Whether you’re someone who lives alone or is in the middle of raising a family in a 4-bedroom house, here are some life-changing home improvement tips.

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Of course, once you’ve read through all four of these home improvement tips, you won’t be able to contain your excitement! 

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4 Reasons to Hire Foundation Experts Before Buying or Selling

Have you considered hiring foundation experts in Louisville before buying or selling a home or commercial building? If you’re thinking of putting your house on the market (or are looking for an investment property) you’re already under enough stress. Just think about all that is associated with a move. If so, why rack up one more expense by consulting with a foundation contractor?

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How to Fix a Running Toilet in Your Home

It might just be that annoying noise. Or, it could be a much more significant problem that would lead to major repairs. In this piece, we’re going to cover the bases on how to fix a running toilet in your home.

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You may not be selling your home, but you just want things to work properly. A running toilet can cause damage to your home—mold damage caused by condensation is a perfect example. What causes a toilet to run overly much is likely water quality issues or internal parts of the toilet failing.

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Five Reasons Renovating Makes Sense In Louisville

It’s a sellers’ market in Louisville right now. And that’s an incredible understatement. Thanks to historically low housing stock house hunters are fighting over every new listing. If your budget is tight or if you’re looking for something rare, you might want to re-think things. Because right now buying a home that needs renovating makes sense in Louisville, Kentucky.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s also the most expensive room to renovate. But don’t worry, you’ll almost certainly get more back when you sell than what you spend.
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The Do’s and Dont’s of Choosing a Foundation Repair Contractor

Whether you are planning to sell your home or have noticed some changes happening to your house, foundation repair is an issue that should be addressed ASAP! (Great time to remind you of The Big 17 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring that includes inspecting your foundation.) If left unattended, the minor foundation issues that you see now can quickly escalate to a costly fix.

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Choosing a reliable foundation repair contractor should be a priority. Here’s a guide on the do’s and don’ts in choosing a reputable foundation repair company to service your home.

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5 Things to Watch for During Junk Removal

Junk removal is probably one of the best things that can happen in your life. Getting rid of stuff you don’t need or want any longer can be an extremely liberating experience. Finally, all of those old bulky items are removed. The best of it is: you hardly have to do anything. You only need to give a reputable junk removal, like you can find on this site, a call. Before you know it, they’re already at your doorstep. Make sure that everything goes smoothly with these five things to consider.  

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Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips to Keep It Sparkling This Summer

We’ve just said goodbye to winter and welcomed spring, which means that summer is arriving soon. Those who have their own swimming pools know how exciting it is to refresh yourself during hot temperatures. Keep reading to learn about some great swimming pool maintenance tips to help you make the most of your Summer!

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If you have children, or you’re too busy with work, then you probably already know how difficult it may be to juggle everything. On one hand, you have to entertain your children, plus you have to take care of anything else, including your pool.

If you’ve enhanced your home’s outdoor space with a pool, during summertime, that’s where everyone will want to be. Therefore, you have to make sure your swimming pool looks impeccable. So how are you going to achieve it? Follow these steps and you’ll do just fine!

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Should You Consider Composite Fencing or Not?

There are a lot of different opinions about composite fencing out there. This can be quite confusing for someone who has never had any experience with composite fences before. This is a post that will clear out most of the confusion. After going through the necessary facts about composite fences, it should be much easier to make an informed choice.

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5 Signs That a Basement Is in Need of Repair

If you live in a home with a basement, you understand the many benefits. However, keep in mind that a basement is only an asset to your home it if is in good condition. Stay on top of things and monitor your basement, otherwise, it could become a huge liability. This piece highlights five signs when a basement needs repair.

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3 Genius Tips to Make Cleaning Your Kitchen a Breeze

Nothing feels better than a clean home. Well, maybe not “nothing” but you get the idea. Not only is it easy on the eyes and elevates the mood, but having a clean house also plays a big role in ensuring that you and your family stay healthy. The kitchen is the most used room in the house. So, read on to learn ways to make cleaning your kitchen a breeze and everyone wins! 

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Where to start? As you look at your kitchen, there are a number of different surfaces, and not all of them need the same treatment. Some need cleaned more frequently and each needs a specific cleaning tool or solution.

Read on to learn about three of the most amazing tips to help you clean your kitchen in no time. 

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Thinking About Making Furniture from Pallets?

As a basic wooden frame to transport and load goods through ships, forklifts, and trucks, you can transform simple pallets into lots of things. Here’s a wood pallet bar you can buy on Etsy. From armoires to coffee tables or even picture frames, there’s a lot you could easily make. By reusing and turning old pallets into furniture, you can keep them out of the waste stream.

DIYers love to make something new out of something old… in this case pallets!

The best part is that pallets are almost always free. However, before you begin collecting them and making furniture from pallets, you might need to know that some can be dangerous. Here are a few important points to know.

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