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Gutters
How to Clean Gutters and Downspouts
Cleaning Out Your Gutter System Have you ever wondered where all the water goes during heavy rain or when snow melts at the end of winter? In most homes, water doesn’t just fall from the roof to the ground. Gutters and downspouts carry it away from basements, decks, and other parts of your house. This…
Bathroom
7 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Bathroom
Yes, it’s possible to have a bathroom that’s both sophisticated and high-style in its modern aesthetic, as well as sustainable, too. In fact, many modern looks are designed with sustainability at their heart. By following these simple steps, you can create a bathroom whose contemporary-chic style also leaves a light ecological footprint. Ditch the Tub It’s…
HVAC
Effective Boiler Maintenance Techniques
As weather turns colder and the year moves from the worry-free summer months, it’s time to consider your heating system and any maintenance it requires. Boiler systems are known for their efficiency and their reliability, but only when maintained and operated properly. There’s a good chance there are some key maintenance tasks you aren’t completing,…
Solar
Outdoor Home: Why Not Build a Solar-Powered Shed?
A shed is the ideal outdoor storage solution. A well-designed garden shed can hold more than just lawnmowers and birdseed. It can serve as a greenhouse, an art room, or a relaxation spot, and it’s also a great place to work on projects that would otherwise clutter your garage. If you are good with your hands…
Kitchen
Top 5 Reasons Granite Kitchen Countertops Are so Popular
Granite countertops remain the preferred choice for kitchen countertops for consumers nationwide. Unlike most other countertop surfaces, granite countertops are 100% natural, extremely durable, and available in hundreds of colors covering virtually every design preference. It is easy to understand why granite has remained the top countertop choice over the years. It is one of…
Flooring
Concrete flooring is one of the most durable types of flooring you can install in your home — not to mention it adds an interesting design element that is both contemporary and uncommon. It’s also easy to maintain if you follow a few simple guidelines. Bust out the dust mop The number one thing to do…
Other Home Projects
4 Small Living Room Decorating Ideas
Small-space living doesn’t mean you have to suffer in a cramped, uncomfortable home. Even if you live in a tiny house, there are lots of ways to set up a room so it feels larger and has more functionality. Here are a few of favorite small living room decorating ideas. 1. Use Shelves Throughout An appropriately-sized…
Decks
The Basics of Designing a Backyard Deck
The luxury of outdoor living space is one of the biggest perks to owning or living in a house versus multi-unit housing like apartments and condos. Outdoor space is great for hosting get-togethers and parties, or even just retreating to a hammock with a book for a couple hours of solitary relaxation. Yard space also…