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Can You Move Your Fridge?
Do you have an ice maker in your fridge? If that is the case, there are a few things to consider that you wouldn’t need to if your fridge didn’t have one. For one thing, you will need to consider water hookup whenever moving the fridge somewhere else. Having...
Leaky Windows
While your home might be very well insulated otherwise, do you have leaks around your window? Windows and doors are the biggest culprits when it comes to loss of heat in a home, so it is worthwhile to spend some time making sure that your windows are as well insulated...
How To Not Let The Bed Bugs Bite
Laying down to sleep should be relaxing and worry-free, but unfortunately that is not the case for everyone. Nothing will disturb your sleep more than bed bugs coming to feast on you. While this might sound like a nightmare from a movie, it is the reality for many...
Keeping It All In
Heating and cooling a large home is costly, and you probably want to do everything you can to cut down on costs. Did you know that it is possible that you are losing a lot of money before the heat even makes it to the rooms of your home? This is because of leaking...
Pretty Floors – Pretty Home
Having nice floors in your home makes a bigger difference than you think. You might not consciously look at the floors, but everything you look at will be affected by the way your floors look. If they are starting to look old or worn, it might be time for an upgrade....
A Smart Home The Smart Way
Getting your home upgraded to a smart home is easier and cheaper than ever. Many already have a smartphone that can function as a controller for so many things inside the home – cameras, thermostats, lights, TV’s, you name it. There are even ways you can automate...
Which One Is Better – OSB Or Plywood?
OSB and plywood are both used in construction, especially in roofing projects and in flooring projects. However, depending on the project, you will use one type of wood over the other. Both the pros and cons of each will be discussed in this article. OSB is a type of...
Deck Receptacles – Are They Really Necessary?
Now when you hear receptacle, what do you normally think? Do you maybe think of a trash receptacle? Well, in this case, we are actually talking about an electrical outlet receptacle. But are these types of receptacles necessary for your outside outlets? Well, that...
How Safe Are Your Stairs?
When a home is improperly maintained it can result in a variety of household accidents. One area of the home with a high risk for accident and injury is the staircase and its surrounding areas. Members of the household who are most at risk from this are young...
Inspecting The Toilet
During a thorough home inspection everything gets checked, but do you have to be a professional home inspector to know whether certain areas of your home are working as they should? Take one part of the home, the toilet. While often not given a second...