A Flower Garden of Your Own

Garden Pests That May Require Professional Help

8 May 2020

You have these great plans to create your own food garden, and your property has just enough space to do it. Unfortunately, every time you try to till the ground and get some plants started, you have issues with pests stepping in and ruining what seems to be a good start. Most people think of pest control agencies to help with things like cockroaches and bedbugs inside the house, but these professionals can help you with outdoor pests just the same.

Care Recommendations To Optimize Your Mattress' Useful Life

17 March 2020

Your mattress is an important part of your everyday life and can affect your health and comfort each day. Because you can spend around one-third of your life on your mattress, it is important that you keep your mattress maintained and cared for to support your body's needs while it rests. Here are some recommendations to help you take care of your mattress and get the best use from it. Keep Track of Its Age

Is A Raw-Edge Granite Countertop Right For Your Kitchen?

28 January 2020

You are in the middle of a kitchen remodel, and things are really getting down to the finer details that will really pull the room together. The countertop edge is one of those finer details. If you have chosen granite as your countertop solution, you will have a range of edge types to choose from. Beveled, bullnose, and even straight edges are possible, but one of the more common choices these days is the raw edge, which can also be referred to as a natural or chiseled edge.

Buying New Stainless Steel Cabinets

5 December 2019

Cabinets made using stainless steel are becoming more popular. They will certainly last for a while, even in damp kitchens.  Cabinets That Are Made From Stainless Steel Won't Become Damaged By the Humid Conditions of Many Kitchens People who spend a lot of time cooking will only be able to do so much to control the levels of overall humidity in their kitchens. All of that moisture can have negative long-term effects on kitchen cabinets, even if people are careful to keep the cabinets as dry as possible.

How To Prevent Winter Indoor Allergies

16 October 2019

Most people think spring or summer when they think about allergies. Unfortunately, winter can also lead to allergy symptoms in some people — dry coughs, itchy eyes, and stuffiness. The cause is not usually pollen, but dust and dander in the home. Your home's furnace can actually make matters worse. Here are the usual suspects for winter indoor allergies caused by your residential heating, and how you can overcome them.

Interested In Adding Supplemental Heat To Your Home? Important Information To Help You Choose The Right Fireplace Option

18 July 2019

With another frigid winter soon to come, homeowners are already beginning to think about any problems they may have encountered during the previous heating season in an attempt to prevent them from happening again. One of the most serious problems experienced during extreme winter weather is the loss of heat due in the home due to a power outage or furnace failure.  In periods of bitterly cold temperatures, homes without a properly functioning heat source can quickly become too cold for families to remain in safely.

Professional Services To Test And Protect Your Home From Harmful Conditions

18 July 2019

With homeownership comes a great deal of responsibility to maintain your home and keep your family protected inside the home. When you live inside a sealed-off home, it can inadvertently collect dangerous levels of naturally occurring gases and mold spores. Here are some types of home testing you can complete to make sure your home is free of radon and mold, as well as how you can remedy their existence.

Three Things That Will Probably Need Updating When You Buy A Pre-WWII Home

4 June 2019

There are many old houses out there, each with their own histories and personal charms. You may be drawn to them, reveling in the idea of something that was built around this or that era. Perhaps you even bought a home that was built circa 1940-something. While more recent owners may have made some updates on the electrical and plumbing, there will no doubt still be some projects for you to do to make this house your own.