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5 Signs That It's Time for Pool Screen Repair
You depend on your pool screen for safety, as well as to protect the pool area from debris and bothersome insects. A damaged screen enclosure requires prompt repair in order to function properly. 1. Patchwork Repairs A tear or two on a pool screen can easily be repaired with a screen patch, a job that you can often do yourself. If there are many tears, however, the screen will look like unattractive patchwork with all the necessary repairs.
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Top Reasons To Replace Your Old Windows With Single-Hung Windows
If you live in a home that is more than a decade old, replacing your old windows is a wise investment. However, there are a variety of different types of windows available, so you have plenty of choices and options available as you move forward with your window replacement project. If you're serious about replacing the windows in your home, you should seriously consider going with single-hung windows to replace your current windows.
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What An Inspector Might Look For When Performing A Septic Tank Inspection
It's important to have a septic tank inspection periodically to rule out any problems that might be a health hazard due to leaking sewage. You'll want an inspection when you buy a house with a septic tank and every few years after that. Local codes may stipulate how often an inspection is necessary. Here's a look at what the contractor may look for when inspecting your septic system. Look For Damage In The Tank
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Investing In A New Iron Mailbox? How To Protect It From Damage
If you've recently invested in a decorative iron mailbox for your home, take steps to keep it properly protected. Without proper protection, your mailbox could fall victim to damage. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your new mailbox. Here are four of those steps for you to follow. Start With a Good Cleaning Now that you have a new iron mailbox, you want to start things off right with a good cleaning.
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Improve Your Home Remodel With These Projects
Your home remodel may come with a list of projects you want to take care of in the coming weeks. A home remodel can be serious, and it can completely turn around the look of your home. Of course, you have complete power over how you want your home to look, from the outside in. These are some projects you might consider to make your home stand out in the crowd.
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Installing A Lawn Sprinkler System? Be Sure To Select The Right Sprinkler Heads
If you are tired of getting out the garden hose to water your grass, you may be looking into a lawn sprinkler solution that will automate the process for you. Here are some things to know about selecting the right sprinkler heads to make the system work properly. Pop Up Sprinkler Heads You have a couple of options when it comes to the types of sprinkler heads that you install. While you can get a sprinkler head that is permanently above ground to save some money, this type of sprinkler head is likely to break over the years.
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Have A Spacious Kitchen? 4 Essentials To Buy For Furnishing The Room
While living in a house with a large kitchen, you may want to utilize as much of the available space as possible. If you currently have a lot of empty space in the kitchen, you can decide whether you want to invest in remodeling to add features or set up furniture within the room. When you decide on furnishing the whole kitchen, you should prioritize certain pieces and exercise patience when making purchases to satisfy or exceed your family's expectations.
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3 Ways Buyers Can Prepare For Home Inspections
When you invest in your first home, you are taking a big risk. While the right home could provide you and your family with years of comfortable shelter, the wrong abode could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs and become a large source of personal stress. Here are three ways buyers can prepare for home inspections before they happen, and why these steps are important. 1. Evaluate Your Budget
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Tips for Office Plants
It's no secret that plants can really perk up an office by bringing in a bit of greenery and fresh air. Office plants also help cut down on indoor air pollution, which is why real plants and not artificial plants are the preferred way to go. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to care for and maintain plants in the low light conditions found in many offices, not to mention keeping up with watering and other maintenance chores.
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A Lot Of Preparation Goes Into Granite Countertop Installation
Granite is a perfect material for kitchen countertops because it resists scratching and it's durable. Plus, granite countertops give your kitchen a bit of glamour. Having granite countertops installed is a meticulous process since the slabs are hard and heavy. Here are some things to know about granite countertop installation. Measurements Are Done In Advance When you choose your granite countertops, you go to the fabricator and pick the slab of granite you want based on color and swirl patterns.
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