DIY Projects for Home

Installation and Care for Elevators

- March 18, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

Many Efficiency Lighting Systems Including Induction Grow Lighting

- March 17, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

Steps To Take To Lower That Energy Bill

- March 15, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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Is It Time To Remodel That Bathroom And…

- March 13, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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Safe Painting for The Nursery Is Not The…

- March 13, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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The Uses of a Heat Pump

- March 1, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

Hiring Plumbers to Clear Out Grease and Fat…

- February 23, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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.…

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How To Protect Your Family From Radon Here…

- February 22, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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13 Tips to Turn Your Small Bathroom Into…

- February 12, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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A Closer Look At Why We Need Pest…

- February 8, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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 You Ready to Tackle a Home Improvement…

- February 8, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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Importance of Working With Commercial Water Damage Cleanup…

- January 31, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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Plumbing Winterization: 3 Important Steps to Take

- January 29, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

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…

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How To Care For Your Septic Tank

- January 24, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

Septic tanks manage your household wastewater, especially in areas that aren't connected to a sewage system. The waste separates into three layers – a sludge, a liquid, and a scum layer. If you have a…

Americans Are Losing Too Much Money Shaving Down…

- January 23, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

Spring is around the corner. It's still not quite warm enough to neglect your furnace and boiler. The average American home today is spending too much on heating and cooling costs. If you feel you're…

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5 Practical Tips For Finishing Your Basement

- January 21, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

Finishing your basement is not only a big project to improve your personal comfort, but the average basement remodel can have as much as a 70% return on investment, according to Home Advisor. With such…

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Keeping Our Country’s Children Safe with Low VOC…

- January 12, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

Over the years, studies have been conducted on what scientists refer to as VOC paints, which are composed of volatile organic compounds. These paints are composed of solvents that get released into the air when…

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A Freelancer’s Guide to Home Office Organization

- January 11, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

As the number of freelance and remote employees in the U.S. continues to grow, creating a productive home office space will become a priority for even more Americans. But it's not enough to merely establish that office…

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When Disaster Strikes: Protecting Water Purity Before and…

- January 7, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

Natural disasters commonly put residential water drinkability at risk. Hurricanes and rainstorms can overwhelm water treatment plants with an unexpected influx of runoff and flood waters. When this occurs, bacteria from streets, sewage, and other…

The Need for Professional Rodent Removal at Any…

- January 1, 2019 - Eric Brophy comment

Different rodents invade human life daily, requiring a great deal of control and removal. We often need professional rodent removal when these creatures make their way into our homes or even into our yards. Sometimes…