Home and Garden

5 Things You Shouldn’t Do if Your Furnace Breaks Down in the Middle of Winter

Staying warm during the cold months is important not only for your family’s comfort but their safety as well. And if your furnace decides to break down in the middle of winter, you might find yourself in a very unpleasant home situation. Plumbing expert All Hours Plumbing believes that it’s best to call a furnace service

3 Questions to Ask Before Getting a Water Softener

Although hard water is normal and not a health hazard, it can interfere with your everyday cleaning tasks and contains fewer minerals needed for your diet. That’s why a growing number of people are choosing to have a water softener here in Salt Lake City to treat their water source. If you’re one of the

3 Creative Ways to Repurpose an Old Mantel

Have you been eyeing a vintage mantelpiece but still thinking about ways to include it in your home’s current interior design? Read on to find three creative and practical ways to repurpose this beloved architectural element. Use it as a frame If you’re looking for a way to add pizzas to that area surrounding your

Why You Should Consider Having a Granny Flat

If an elderly relative has been having falls and it’s no longer safe for them to live alone, they don’t have to go into a residential home. There is a better solution – a granny flat! Granny flats are the perfect solution for people who don’t want to grow old too gracefully and hate the

Spring Landscaping: 5 Things to Consider

Spring is a lovely season as flowers start to bloom, lawns start to thicken, and butterflies appear. For the green thumb, it’s the best time to do some landscaping. And it can be a lot of work as your space is unearthed and old plants are uprooted. You’ll definitely need the service of a dumpster

Buying a Water Softener: Key Features to Consider

Water is an essential commodity. Most of the water found in the world, however, is hard water. This contains minerals and at times traces of industrial runoff and sewage. Hard water leaves your skin feeling rough and dry after a shower, your dishes cloudy and clothes stiff and uncomfortable to wear. It also deposits minerals in your appliances,

Why Millennials Love Garden Fences

Millennials have a stronger attachment to appearances and their branding. The idea of a personal brand for each individual didn’t even exist until social media, a highly millennial experience, became a cultural staple. Personal branding has even extended to house design, which has become a huge passion for millennials who want their homes to reflect

Wooden staircase with glass rail

Repainting Wooden Stairs: What You Need to Know

You might be a little bored with your staircase’s current colour, which is why you are thinking of repainting it a different shade this time. Repainting jobs can be messy, and they are never easy, which is why you have to be careful and follow some tips to get the job done successfully. Ackworth House

Foundation Cracks: When to Worry

It’s common for homeowners to see small cracks in their home from time to time. The cause of cracking can be something as benign as the house settling with age or something major like soil movement underneath the house or even the weather. However, it’s difficult to tell if those cracks can lead to bigger

5 Water Damage Cleanup DON’Ts

Water damage is dreadful. But it can be more costly, dangerous, and devastating if you make some avoidable cleanup mistakes. Here are five DON’Ts to avoid during water damage cleanup and restoration. Don’t try DIY-ing the cleanup One primary consideration when thinking about who should do the mold cleanup job is the size of the

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