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Why You Should Use Gutter Guards on Your Gutters

Your gutters help move water from your home and into the gutters, then away from your home so the water isn’t falling too close to your foundation. If the water gets too close to the foundation, it can eventually wash away the foundation or it could flood your home’s interior. The water can also end up in the soffit or fascia without gutters as well. Gutters are important and serve a purpose, but they can also allow other things to fall into them including leaves, twigs, and other debris.…

4 Reasons To Buy Eco-Friendly Stainless Steel Tumblers

If you’re looking to buy some new cups to use around your home as well as when you’re out and about, you may be looking at tumbler options. There are many different products to choose from in a variety of materials, but many people are finding that eco friendly stainless steel tumblers make a great choice. You may want to pick up some stainless steel tumblers when you do your shopping.…

Are You Getting A New Mattress And New Bedding?

Have you decided that it’s past time to replace your mattress? Maybe the first thing on your to-do list is to replace your worn-out mattress with a fresh, new one. Second on your list might be selecting totally new bedding. If you are looking for suggestions on what to buy, you’ve come to the right place for some ideas that might help. Start With Mattress Sales — You have probably seen lots of advertisements for mattresses as you’ve watched your favorite television shows.…

Granite Counters Are Hard To Bust, But These Myths Are Not

Granite is a really popular counter material, and one that many homeowners prefer. However, even those who have granite don’t always know the truth about it. There are a lot of big myths floating around about this super-hard rock. Keep reading to see those myths busted wide open. Myth: Granite is too heavy for existing cabinets. If you are not planning on replacing your cabinets, but you are planning on replacing your counter tops, you might have had a friend tell you that granite won’t be an option because older cabinets can’t support it.…

What Is A Park Model And Where Can I Put One?

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to park model trailers because they look like small mobile homes, but in reality, these units are not the same at all. Park models are actually rated as recreational vehicles, so the rules and guidelines around them are very different from those of mobile homes.  Construction Differences A park model is not a home that is intended for full-time living. The home may be strong enough to set up and leave in place all year, but the square footage is small, and the construction is lighter than that of a mobile home.…

5 Reasons To Use Floating Shelf Brackets In Your Home

If you’re looking to make improvements in your home, you may be wanting to add some shelving. Hanging up shelves is a great way to add more storage and decor to your home without cluttering up the precious floor space that you have. It can be a fun and creative way to get a new look. Many homeowners choose to use floating shelves and floating shelf brackets to do this. It offers an attractive and clean way to add shelving to your house.…

The Drain Field: The Forgotten Septic Maintenance You Need To Mind

When you think of septic tank maintenance, you probably only think of the tank and its need to be pumped and cleaned frequently. However, your septic system is more than just the tank. Maintenance for the tank and the system overall starts with the drains in your home and ends with the drain (or drainage) field. A lot of people remember to look after just the tank, but forget about the drain field.…

3 Ways To Turn Your Rental From A House Into A Home

If you are currently renting an apartment or a house, you may wonder how you can make it feel less like someone else’s property and more like your own. Because you are restricted with what you can do when you are living in a rental property, you may feel like there isn’t much you can do. However, there are a few easy ways that you can turn your rental from a house into a home.…

Worried Over Pest Control For Your Vacation Rental? 3 Ways To Prevent Any Issues

As the owner of a vacation rental, you may have put a lot of thought into how to keep it in the best condition possible for any guests that you will be hosting. You need to consider exactly what can go wrong if you don’t stay on track of pest control. Instead of eliminating all the pests by yourself or simply leaving the property as-is and hoping for the best, consider some the following things that you can do to reduce the risk of an infestation ever happening.…

A Few Things You Probably Did Not Know About Renting And Window Treatments

When you rent a residential property, your windows should have window treatments. There are other things about window coverings and rental properties that you probably did not know. Those rules and more unusual tidbits are as follows.  Why Landlords and Landladies Have to Cover the Windows Rental properties often require that the proprietors have window coverings. This can be blinds, curtains, or anything that will sufficiently provide tenants with privacy. This landlord/tenant law stems from the fact that every person under the law is entitled to privacy, and that includes people with physical and cognitive limitations and challenges.…