Any house or public building is going to have some flooring in it. A building’s flooring may often be taken for granted, but damaged, dirty, or warped flooring will quickly gather some unwanted attention. Any responsible homeowner or public building manager will hire contractors to put down new floorboards, whether they be traditional hardwood planks or their new competitor: different types of bamboo flooring. Premium bamboo flooring can match traditional hardwoods in many ways, and bamboo hardwood flooring may be tough, attractive, and easy to maintain for most homeowners. The cost of bamboo flooring may vary, but overall, the cost…
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Our homes have numerous ducts and vents, such as the dryer vent that runs from your dryer to the exterior of your home. All other vents are referred to as ducts. For your family’s safety and health, it’s essential to keep these ducts in top condition. What happens if you don’t? Routine duct and vent cleaning can prevent serious problems in the future. Here are three reasons to take this advice. 1. Fire Prevention. The lint screen in your dryer only catches about 25% of the lint that is present. The other 75% accumulates along the walls of your dryer…
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Screens and meshes are commonly used to control what can go in and out of a window, and large screens and mesh nets can be used to protect an outdoor area from unwanted insects. Most American homes have screens made of plastic or metal wires on their windows, and for good reason. Mesh screen fabric can allow breezes, sunlight, and sound to pass through, but these screens and their flat spline sealant will prevent larger objects such as insects or birds from getting through. Flat spline, meanwhile, is the vinyl, ribbon-like material used to seal a screen into its frame,…
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Wood panels are beautiful inside your home, whether they are those that must be installed by hammer and nail process or if they are peel and stick wood panels. There is no reason to forego home renovations because the installation process is difficult, especially with the many different peel and stick options that offer interior design improvements in an easy fashion. Peel and Stick Wood Panels and Others Wood panels are available for the decor of any part of your home, from walls to floors and more. However, when looking at the walls, flooring, and cabinetry that come from peel…
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Most homeowners are not aware of the dangers of radon seeping into their homes, though it can put them and their families at risk. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that cannot be detected without special equipment. It has been called the silent killer with good reason, because it has been associated with deaths due to lung cancer. If your home has not been tested for radon recently, it’s a good idea to call your local radon mitigation and abatement services for some professional advice and help. What is radon and how does it get into homes? Radon is an…
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Most often, couples and families state their reason for moving as wanting a new or better home or apartment. While that may cover a broad range of reasons, it covers the desire for a local move while you are still happy with your community and school district, among other characteristics. With all of these family moves, the moving companies of 2016 built an industry of almost $86 billion. And with over 35 million Americans moving each year, the need for local movers continues to rise. The Local Move As of 2017, the local move was one of the most common,…
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The 2016 Houzz Landscaping and Garden Trends Study reports that about 50% of homeowners who upgrade their outdoor spaces spend at least six hours there per week. But depending on where you live, lounging in your yard may not be an option year-round. To enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while staying sheltered from the elements, a three or four season sunroom is an excellent room addition. Which home addition design is best for your lifestyle is up to you. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two. Construction A three season room is a true…
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A common mode of indoor transportation is elevators, and ever since the 1800s, elevators have transported people and cargo up and down many buildings. Until the late 1800s, elevators were hardly even necessary, since buildings were never more than four or five stories tall. During the Industrial Revolution, however, steel beams and other new construction method allowed buildings to reach literal new heights, and indoor transportation had to keep up. Walking up stairs to the 20th floor would be tiresome, so residential lifts began to appear, and a commercial elevator or cargo elevator may be found in a factory or…
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Induction grow lighting has many benefits over standard lighting systems. This is because these systems do not have electrodes or filaments, the parts that often make traditional lights burn out quickly. Therefore, induction grow lights are able to last up to 100,000 hours. The History of Induction Grow Lighting Original induction lights were developed by Nikola Tesla in the 1890s. While it may not have been the most efficient system at that time, further development has brought it to the point of the highest efficacy. Sometimes these lights are able to provide over 70 lumens per watt, along with the…
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Every time your energy bill comes around, you can’t help but notice the heating and cooling costs are taking chunks out of your savings. Why? It might be time to schedule maintenance on your home’s HVAC systems. What is HVAC? HVAC is an acronym that means heating, ventilation and air conditioners. It encompasses all the different and unique systems that heat and cool your home. What’s Hiking My Bill Up? It can be one thing or a number of things. Has the sealing and insulating in your home been properly installed? With properly installed insulation and sealing, your heating and…
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So you’ve finally bought that house you’ve been fawning over. It took months to close the deal but now that it’s over and you can finally do some much needed modeling. Because some things just aren’t looking too good. It’s time to throw out that old bathroom and bring it up to your standards, all the while adding to the growing number of 14.2 million bathroom remodels done every year. However, you also don’t want to break the bank. And you certainly don’t want to create more problems. How was the original bathroom placed? If the toilet, tub or sink…
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When decorating the nursery in your home, there are many options for safe paint for the nursery. Safe decorations, in general, are important when it comes to the nursery, and things like organic materials for wall, ceiling, and floor updates are helpful. Additionally, safety can be maintained with low VOC paint, eco friendly primer, and other materials during the painting process. Safe Paint for The Nursery There are many ways to confirm that you safely paint the nursery and other rooms inside your home. Some things could be the need to avoid the side effects of polyurethane fumes during the…
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Heat pumps play a vital role in regulating cool air in specific HVAC and refrigerator systems devices. There are various components of a heat pump HVAC system and regular maintenance is important. Here are 3 ways to tell that you may need a new 2-ton heat pump or one of different size is by observing the following: #1 The bills while using the cool setting are high When it comes to using your air-conditioning system or another cooling device that relies on a heating pump to keep areas cool, it shouldn’t raise the bills. HVAC gauges read the liquid pressure…
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Every house has plumbing, whether connected to a public utility or a private well or septic tank. In rural areas, septic disposal of solids is common, and a septic tank needs cleaning every so often. In more urban areas, homes are connected to public sewage facilities instead, but either model of sewage disposal may sometimes face clogging issues in the pipes. When this happens, grease disposal may be essential for clearing out backed-up plumbing. Plumbing services can be called upon to clear out the pipes, and grease disposal is certainly something to take seriously. If not, pipes can become clogged,…
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Radon is a danger to many people all throughout the United States, but because so many people don’t even know that radon is present in their homes, it can be hard to combat indeed. After all, radon is unable to be seen with the naked eye and is also virtually odorless. Unless you’re performing radon testing, it’s unlikely that you’d easily be able to know whether or not radon was present in any given home. And the dangers of radon can certainly be many. In fact, radon exposure has even been declared the second leading cause of lung cancer, second…
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If you have a small bathroom that you are planning to renovate, you are not alone. Bathroom renovations are very popular around the country. About 90% of homeowners who are remodeling their spaces say that they plan to work on at least one bathroom in their home. Small bathroom makeovers can make the space seem larger and more luxurious. Heat the floors. This can feel like the ultimate in luxury living. It is always nice to step out of a bath or shower to a warm floor. It also helps on cold mornings when the tile has chilled overnight. Make…
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It’s one thing to see a few ants scurrying around, but it’s another thing to discover rodents inside your home. Rodents such as rats and mice cause diseases and damage your belongings. Rodent removal companies are your best bet in getting rid of these pests. Rats and mice reproduce quickly, so it’s essential to act fast. They need to be eliminated using traps or using natural scents to deter them. Remove food and water sources. Identify and seal entry points. You must keep your surroundings clean. It’s better to hire pest control experts. You can book pest control online. Search…
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This is the time of the year when you can only think about the outside work that needs to be done on the outside of your home. As the nation’s temperatures again plunge into the teens and below, home owners may indeed be growing wearing of this long winter. Fortunately, even though property owners cannot be working on outside projects, they can tackle the inside work that they need done. From the installation of strand bamboo floors to upgrading to moisture-resistance molding throughout your home, there are many inside projects that can be completed while the nation waits for spring…
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There are dozens of important factors to constantly consider when running a business. If you want to run a successful company, not only do you have to offer a quality product or service, hire hardworking employees and keep them happy, and handle all the logistical and financial aspects of your organization, but you have to address and correct any structural concerns right away, as well. Water and mold damage, for instance, is a common occurrence that can ruin a company’s structure and finances. According to Farmers Insurance, there has been an uptick in mold-related claims in the last decade —…
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You may not think about the condition of your home’s pipes very often, but the smallest problem with your plumbing can waste water, cost money, and cause damage. This is especially true with 10% of homes having leaks that waste at least 90 gallons of water every day. So to avoid any further issues, winterizing your plumbing should be on your “to do” list. Plumbing winterization isn’t difficult, and it’s extremely important. So let’s take a look at a few important steps to take when you’re completing your plumbing winterization. Have your pipes insulated: This is one of the most…