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  • These Are Your Choices In Wall Insulation When You Want To Improve Energy Efficiency In Your Home

    Adding insulation to the exterior walls of your home could help lower your power bills and increase the comfort level inside your home. There are different options of wall insulation. The primary deciding factor that narrows your choices is whether you want to open up the walls to apply it. If you're going to put up new drywall or exterior siding, then you have more choices than if you need to add the insulation without ripping open the walls.
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  • Things You Should Know About Basement Waterproofing

    The basement of your home can be one of the areas of your house that will be at the highest risk of suffering serious water damage. Waterproofing a basement will be essential for allowing you to avoid this type of damage from causing major problems for your house. Understand The Various Causes Of Basement Water Damage There can be many different sources of water damage that can impact a basement. However, homeowners will typically only be aware of the threat from plumbing problems contributing to this damage.
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  • 3 Reasons To Hire A Roofing Contractor To Install A Metal Roof

    If you are in the process of building a new home, or if you are redoing your roof, then you will likely find that you have a great deal of excellent roofing materials to choose from. One roofing material that is excellent for most homes is metal. There are so many awesome reasons why you should have a roofing contractor install a metal roof for you and this article will discuss 3 of these reasons in more detail.
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  • 3 Reasons To Consider Having Your Insulation Checked

    One of the biggest problems that you can have in your home is to have insufficient insulation, mostly because this can lead to quite a few different issues for your home that can include everything from making your home quite noisy to costing you a lot of money on your utility bills. Listed below are three reasons to consider having your spray foam insulation checked by an insulation service: It Can Save You Money
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  • Moss Management on Roofs

    Moss on the roof may look alarming, but in most cases, the underlying roof structure is still sound. Still, it isn't a problem you want to ignore. The following guide can help you determine when moss is actually a problem and will provide advice on how to handle it. Warning signs Moss grows when conditions are damp and shaded, so moss most often grows on the north side of home or under heavy tree cover.
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  • Release Your Inner Artist: Sponge Paint A Ceiling

    If you want to update your ceiling without replacing it during a remodel, consider sponge painting. Sponge paint adds depth and interest to any room, covers flaws, and it makes a good alternative for wallpaper. It gives you a chance to release your inner artist.  It involves two colors: one for the base coat and one for the sponge coat. A novice can sponge paint, but it requires patience. Here are tips to sponge paint ceilings.
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  • Advice for Stamped Concrete Installation

    Homeowners who want to achieve the look of natural stone paving tiles without their exorbitant expense often turn to stamped concrete instead. Still others opt to go the full distance and install a this form of decorative concrete sidewalk or patio themselves. Before undertaking such a task, however, it is vital that you possess the relevant material. If you have a stamped concrete installation project in your future, read on. This article will offer two tips to help ensure your success.
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  • 3 Things To Know About Allergies And The Filter In Your Air Conditioner

    Those who want to effectively rid their HVAC system of dust and other potential allergens would do best to have their duct system professionally cleaned. Yet be aware that even this won't completely eliminate the possibility of allergens entering your home. To do that, you'll need to equip your air conditioner with the right type of filter. If you would like to learn more about the role your AC filter plays in allergies, read on.
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  • A Guide to Choosing a New Boiler for Your Home

    If you have recently learned that you will soon need to buy a new boiler for your home, you may have already noticed that your purchase is likely to be an expensive one. Given that some new boilers can be expected to last up to 20 years, the purchase price makes sense, but the price tag can still be a bit shocking. If this is your first time to buy a new boiler or if it has been many years since you made that investment, it will behoove you to learn about changes in the use and existence of boilers.
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  • How To Manage Safety During A Home Remodel

    A home remodel can involve many workers, many different projects, and people with different goals. Somewhere in the mix, someone needs to be aware of the safety of everyone so that the job site stays safe for all. Here are some ways that you can manage safety during a home remodel. Being Selective About Contractors The first thing that you can do is to hire contractors who know what they are doing.
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