2015

  • Fixing Refrigerator Door Problems

    Your refrigerator is like part of the family. It is crucial to your everyday life and thanks to it, you have cold beverages and fresh food. Since it is an appliance, there are many things that could go wrong with it that creates the need for repairs. Here are two common door repair problems that you can fix yourself. Refrigerator Doors Sagging This is a strange sounding problem unless it has happened to you.
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  • Four Things You Will Want To Check With Your Foundation Before Remodeling

    The foundation of your home is what supports the structure and may do other things if you have a basement, crawl space or a split-level home. The other features are to keep water out of your home and prevent erosion. All homes need to have some type of waterproofing system to protect them from being damaged.  This is why you want to have good waterproofing and drainage around your home. Here are four things that you will want to check around the foundation of your home:
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  • Lowering Your Cooling Costs

    With warm weather soon approaching, more and more people will turn to their air conditioning systems to coll off. On average, your air conditioning bill is the culprit for 16% on your electricity bill every year. While the temperature in the home will be going down, the electricity rates are likely to go up. if you want to avoid breaking the bank to cool off your home, you will need to employ some useful tips that can help lower your cooling costs.
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  • Three Tips For Ensuring The Best Possible Polish On Your Non-Porous Stone Countertop

    Since they don't let any air through, non-porous stone countertops are easier to clean and polish than their porous counterparts. Nevertheless, there's plenty of room for a bad or mediocre polish to ruin the look of your whole kitchen. To ensure that your stone countertop always looks as polished and presentable as you can get it, go over these three tips. Don't Get A High-end Polisher Without A Great Polishing Cloth
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  • Moving With A Toddler: Tips For An Injury And Accident Free Relocation

    Moving is hard enough, but moving with a toddler can be especially stressful. Toddlers are small and difficult to see when carrying boxes, and they don't have a good sense of when to stay out of the way. If you're a parent of a toddler, these special safety measures will help you keep your toddler from getting hurt or getting in the way.  Hire Professional Movers Hiring professional movers like Frank and Sons Moving and Storage Inc.
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  • Tips For Choosing Your New Outdoor Furniture

    The right outdoor furniture will transform your patio into additional living space you can use for relaxing and dining all season long. There are so many options available in patio furniture, you may have difficulty making up your mind on what to buy. You'll get to choose from a variety of frames and fabrics too. Here are a few tips to make your decision easier. Measure The Space You don't want to overcrowd your patio, because it will look cluttered and be less functional.
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  • 3 Methods Of Dry Carpet Spot Cleaning

    If you're considering cleaning stains out of your own carpets, you are about to embark on a bigger decision-making process than you might have thought. It is not as simple as just renting the machine and purchasing the chemicals to put in that machine to get your carpets cleaned. In fact, you can spot clean your carpets without going through the expense of renting a machine and dealing with the bulkiness of it.
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  • Understanding The Three Different Types Of Moving Estimates

    Different moving companies use different methods to figure out how much your move will cost. Moving a household can become a logistical nightmare, but a professional moving company can handle it for you with no problems. However, you need to understand what the moving company's estimate includes. Otherwise, you may find yourself paying for far more than you originally thought. The Three Types of Estimates Basically, if it's not in your estimate then you shouldn't receive a charge for it.
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  • Why Central Air Conditioning Is A Good Investment

    If you own a home without central air conditioning, you likely debate at least once or twice a year whether or not you should install such a system, probably in July or August. While room air conditioners can be more cost-effective, at least in the short run, there are many good reasons to make the switch to central air. Advantages of a central air system over room air conditioners 1. More even temperature.
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  • Setting Up Decorative Lights In Your Yard

    Once you start a landscaping project, you realize how much more than simple gardening it can be. Once you get your plants, trees and lawn looking perfect it's time to start thinking about other additions, like walls, stone accents and lights. Lights are a unique addition to your yard, and you have plenty of options to play with. Before adding lights to your yard, you need to decide what kind of look you're going for and what types of lights can help you accomplish it.
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