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  • 4 Common Care Mistakes To Avoid With Your New Granite Countertops

    Whether you've recently had granite countertops installed in your home or are planning on doing so in the near future, one fact remains: granite is one of the most in-demand and durable countertop materials you can choose today! Still, because there is no such thing as a 100% maintenance-free countertop, there are still some basic care and maintenance steps you'll need to follow. Even more specifically, there are some common care mistakes you should be careful to avoid that could damage your brand new granite countertops. [Read More]

  • Installing A New Deck? 5 Reasons To Install Glass Railings

    If you are adding a deck onto your home, you will have to determine the type of railing to use. One type available is glass railings. There are many benefits of these railings, five of which are listed below. Open View One of the main benefits you will find is you can see through the railings to get an open view. This is especially helpful if you have children playing in the backyard and you need to keep an eye on them. [Read More]

  • How To Make Your Backyard Into Your Own Personal Paradise

    Whether you've recently purchased your own home or are looking for ways to enjoy your leisure time in your existing home, you should consider making your backyard into your own personal paradise. Thanks to the popularity of online shopping as well as technological advances that make it possible for more people to work at home, modern people are spending more time at home, so creating a personal paradise makes sense. Following are just four of the many ways that you can transform your backyard into your private slice of heaven. [Read More]

  • Redecorating Your Home? 3 Reasons To Prioritize Carpet Cleaning First

    If you're interested in redecorating your home, you may have plans to bring new furniture inside, along with rugs and other decorations. While you may want to get started right away with adding new decorations and furniture, you need to first consider if your home is ready for the items to be brought home. Dirty carpeting can come with a number of issues that can become more apparent if you're bringing home new furniture. [Read More]

  • 3 Tips To Help You Pick The Perfect Paint For Your Kitchen

    The condition of your home's kitchen can have a significant effect on the overall aesthetic and value of your property. If you are looking for a simple and affordable way to update your kitchen, then adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls in this room can be beneficial. Selecting the right paint for your kitchen makeover is critical to the durability and performance of the wall color over time. [Read More]

  • Are You Planning To Give Picture-Themed Christmas Gifts?

    If you're already shopping for Christmas, you're not a minute too early. Soon the malls and the parking lots will be full of people and shopping will more than likely be more difficult. And, if you've chosen to give picture-themed Christmas gifts, starting early means that your gifts will be ready for the Christmas morning. From selecting the right pictures for each person on your list to creating custom picture collages, here are some ideas that might help you to plan your picture-themed Christmas gifts: [Read More]

  • 4 Tips To Keep Your AC Unit Safe During Summer Lawn Care

    With summer approaching, homeowners everywhere will be pulling out their lawn mowers and weed whackers to begin the process of tidying up their lawns. Before you bust out your yard tools, however, you should know that working on your yard could have devastating effects on your air conditioner's outside condenser unit. Read on for 4 tips on how to beautify your lawn without putting your air conditioner at risk. 1. Mow With Discharge Facing Away From AC Unit [Read More]

  • 4 Ways To Get Into Your Home When You're Locked Out

    When it comes to encountering things that are frustrating, few things are quite as annoying as being locked out of your own home. Luckily, if you are ever locked out of your own home, there are many ways that you can get back inside. Some of them are a bit obvious, while others are a bit more obscure. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn about 4 ways to get into your home when you're locked out. [Read More]

  • Poly, Vinyl Or Canvas: Which Tarp Should You Choose?

    When it comes to hauling around dirt, mulch and a wide variety of other loads, it usually pays to cover it with a high-quality pickup truck tarp. The hard part is finding a tarp that's not only right for your pickup truck, but also the load you're hauling. Most of the pickup truck tarps you'll see for sale are made out of polyethylene, vinyl mesh or duck canvas. The following takes a look at each material's advantages and disadvantages, so you can decide which tarp type works best for your needs. [Read More]

  • How To Construct A Durable Concrete Pad For Your Household Waste Container

    Many homeowners keep their waste containers outside their homes, but this can cause problems in some instances. For example, household garbage containers can be difficult to move around, particularly if they large, and placing containers in the grass or on dirt can make maneuvering them even harder. In addition, heavy containers can damage landscaping and even cause depressions in the soil that lead to flooding. Not everyone has a garage or wants to keep their waste containers on their driveway, so a good alternative is to construct a dedicated waste container pad so it's easier for you and your waste removal company, like Progressive Waste Solutions of FL Inc. [Read More]