Home and Garden

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How to Design Your Patio for Summer

While you might think that going out on a hot summer day is a little insane, there’s a little place just outside your house that can prove you wrong — with a little effort and investment. It’s your patio! Whether it’s self-made or one of the many Stratco patios across the country, this area of

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Profitable Benefits of Replacing the Windows of a Pre-loved Property

When buying a pre-loved property, you will most likely be spending on its renovations and upgrades. Although it may seem frivolous, there are a number of practical and monetary reasons for replacing, if not improving, your windows. You may want to retain the ancient aesthetics of your secondhand house and still want to keep the

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Home Maintenance 101: All About Gutters

If you need to replace your old gutter system or are just looking to change it up, the first decision you need to make is what type of gutter would be most appropriate? The best one would be one that can quickly and effectively transport water away from your home’s foundation and safeguard the siding.

Wet cement

Ways to Deal the Deterioration of Concrete

Concrete is used in almost everything in this modern world. It creates bridges, roads, buildings, homes, ports and everything else that the mind can perceive. It has become an essential part of everyday life that living without it is next to impossible.  One can no longer imagine life without, pavements, buildings, and bridges. Because of

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How Much Should You Spend In Utah For Lighting Fixture Installations?

The type of lighting fixture that you plan to install at home will be the most important factor to consider when estimating your budget. In Utah, electrical contractors usually base their fees on the type of fixture. Home owners should expect to spend between $151 and $804 on average for installations. Some people could spend

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On Plumbing Problems: When to Call the Pros

When you are faced with emergencies such as a medical condition or an accident, you call for emergency services. But when your plumbing or HVAC system breaks down in the middle of the night, who are you going to call? Good thing there’s 24/7 emergency repair services for HVAC and plumbing systems. If you live

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Furniture, Storage, Color: Decorating Tips for a Small Living Room

Small living rooms can look and feel cramped and suffocating when there is too much of everything around. When you have limited space, decorating should be done with thoughtful consideration. You cannot go for extra large couches or elaborate center tables, for instance. Mixing and matching items are the best options that an interior decorator

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How You Should Weatherproof Your Home

Whether you live in the Midwest or down south, the weather likely plays an important role in deciding when to do renovations on your home. Weather disturbances such as hurricanes alone spurred great spending in the remodeling market in 2018. With unusual weather patterns observed in Northern and Southern U.S., homeowners may have more interest now than ever in weatherproofing their homes.

Fireplace Maintenance 101: Top Things to Remember

With everyone trying to set off the winter chill, the fireplace has become one of the most important fixtures in any home. While some homes already come with an electric heater, many old-style American houses still use firewood as one of their primary sources of heat. However, fireplaces aren’t as simple as throwing in logs

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How to Design Your Property’s Landscape

Planning is vital to designing your landscape. It might seem intimidating at first, especially if you don’t have any experience with it. After all, a few even go to school to learn how to create landscape plans. But if you’re merely setting up a simple model for your backyard, then a more straightforward drawing will

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