Category: home

When your home’s appliances and systems start to break down, it can be a stressful and expensive time. A home warranty can help to protect you from the cost of unexpected repairs, but with so many companies to choose from, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a home warranty company: What do they cover? One of the most important things to consider when choosing a home warranty company is what they actually cover. Some companies…

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Looking for a small prefab home? These days, there are plenty of options to choose from – and they’re only getting better. In the past, prefab homes were often seen as inferior to traditional, site-built homes. But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to advances in technology and design, prefab homes can now offer the same level of quality, comfort, and style as their traditional counterparts. And best of all, they’re often much more affordable. If you’re in the market for a small prefab home, here are some of the…

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This is so true, and oddly it took me until I was thirty years old to figure it out. Honestly, there are so many things that are just that obvious and it took me that long to figure out (containerizing things and having a place for everything). Now if my husband would understand that if he just washes the oatmeal off the pan it’s easier to clean than once it’s dry! Here our my “tips”:  1. I wear a cobbler apron because of the deep pockets in front. Then you…

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I imagine that double glazing companies and their sales staff must have been cheered by the latest government initiative to encourage home owners to adopt energy saving home improvement measures (which we wrote about earlier on this month). But now it looks like the drive to modernise properties and help reduce the carbon footprint of our nation’s homes could be under threat, due to a survey commissioned by English Heritage which finds that houses with ‘original features’ – that is houses that have, for example, wooden sashes intact and original…

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There are many ways to shade a terrace by using various types of patio covers. The strategies, ideas and resources will make your patio the most pleasant place. Patio covers will defend your patio from natural world. These covers include covering, awnings & furniture covers. Everlasting covers comprise of pergolas, arbors & gazebos and Detachable covers comprise withdrawal awnings & fabric awnings. Given below are the advantages & disadvantages of some patio covers. Aluminum Patio Covers Aluminum Patio Covers are great options to opt for as there are many advantages…

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Mayan Hammocks are among the quality of sways there are. Some people even label these hammocks as the Nature’s sway. They are comfortable and convenient. Hammocks accessories such as hanging kits, pillows, blankets are more than a décor. They can be great accessories to spend time while enjoying the cool breeze. According to many who have tried Hammocks, Mayan brand is among the best because it is barely out there when you use it. Its supportive design is matchless because it 100% handmade on vertical looms by weavers. Other terms…

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A kitchen should be a place that you enjoy being in. It is the place that determines to a large extent, the health of your family, because after all we are what we eat! If your kitchen is well built, well constructed, organized and orderly; designed not only with attention to mechanization and the mod cons but also due attention given to the aesthetics of the place, then it will be a joy to be in not only for the homemaker but for the entire family. This is the reason…

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A wood burning fireplace provides relaxation and a beautiful aroma to household owners. It also gives a household a very comfortable atmosphere. The kind of comfort that individuals enjoy both physically and mentally is incomparable to other products, which offer health benefits. A great number of household owners prefer to have a wood burning fireplace built of masonry. This is perhaps the most popular kind of wood burning fireplace around. Nowadays, there are 2 very efficient fireplaces available in the market; the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) certified fireplace and the…

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If you ever had the displeasure of having been in the shower while another member of your household flushed the toilet and sent a sudden burning hot stream of water in your body’s direction, you no doubt learned the hard way that your house’s plumbing setup is inadequately equipped for multitasking. As dangerous as an unexpected temperature change might be for you as an adult, if you have children, you’ll want to take steps to protect them from getting scalded while bathing or even washing their hands. Blair Harris is…

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Have you always wanted an oversized soaking tub for your master bathroom? Or have you been dreaming of replacing your regular bathroom vanity with one that offers double sinks? Thanks to a service known as custom plumbing, your thoughts and visions can become one luxurious reality. All it takes is a bit of money and the right company to come in and do the job. Just because certain plumbing isn’t already in place within a home doesn’t mean that its owners can’t add it on. Blair Harris is the director…

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