Posts Tagged ‘home improvement’
Moving into a New House? The Ultimate Checklist for a Hassle-Free Move
Moving to a new home can be painful. For those who have experienced it, know what I’m talking about. It causes a lot of emotional and physical upheaval. That is why, before you plan to move, you have to be prepared for all kinds of things that could go wrong. Wait! Hold on a…
Read MoreHow to Ensure Your Apartment Looks its Best
Image Source: One of the best parts about owning an apartment is that you don’t have to do much to transform your humble abode. However, apartments also tend to discourage homeowners who want to personalize and tackle significant home improvement projects. In addition, apartments can be small, making some people feel a little more boxed-in…
Read MoreGuide to Selecting an Energy-Efficient Fireplace Insert For Your Home
Fireplaces have been used in homes for years now to provide warmth to the residents, especially during the cold seasons .As technology advanced, new inventions came up, and one of the notable things invented were wall-mounted fireplaces and fireplace inserts.. Fireplace inserts are gas, wood, or electric stoves that are inserted in the fireplace designated areas to…
Read MoreHow to be your Own General Contractor
How To Be Yоur Own Cоntrасtоr (DIY) A DIY contractor is generally a homeowner whо’ѕ planning tо оvеrѕее thе еntirе hоmе improvement рrосеѕѕ. Thiѕ dоеѕn’t nесеѕѕаrilу require any thеоrеtiсаl оr рrасtiсаl еxреriеnсе in building, however, bеing your own соntrасtоr mеаnѕ taking on thе rоlе оf mаnаgеmеnt tо сut costs — hiring ѕub-соntrасtоrѕ, supplying mаtеriаlѕ аnd…
Read MoreHow to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
Have you ever walked into your home, and you were less than thrilled with the smell? We get it. Everyone wants to walk into their home, and have it smell clean and fresh. There is nothing like coming home from a long day at work and smelling a wonderful smell that reminds you of home.…
Read MoreGet the Bad Smells Out of Your AC
The cool breeze from your air conditioner (AC) is a welcome relief from the rising heat of hot summer months. The AC unit is one of the most used household appliances and very inconvenient when it malfunctions. Even worse is when unpleasant odors pour out whenever it kicks on. There are many causes of the…
Read More5 Easy Home Improvement Ideas that Save Money
Social media, blogs, and other sharing platforms have become intertwined with every aspect of our lives. This is especially true for our personal lives at home as there is a growing connection between home insurance and social media. Things you see on Instagram or Pinterest can impact all parts of your life. Before the expansion…
Read MoreWAYS TO HANG WALL MIRROR WITHOUT DRILLING OR DAMAGING YOUR WALL
INTRODUCTION We all want mirrors on the walls of our new home, offices, workshops, and salons. However, when installing mirrors, drilling walls and fixing nails in them can be annoying; this is because it not only defaces the wall, the nail might also fall off at any time, hence unreliable. Take a plaster wall, for…
Read MoreEnergy Star Features and Benefits of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
Features ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program that allows products with superior energy efficiency to receive a certification. The types of products that can receive an ENERGY STAR certification vary significantly. However, all must meet specific guidelines. Homes can be ENERGY STAR certified as well. These homes must meet very specific requirements about their…
Read MoreAC That Rolls Around? The Top Stand-Up Air Conditioners Found Online!
The temperature inside your home changes with the seasons. During winter time, the air is a lot cooler and can erratically drop to freezing temperatures. Even when spring comes in, indoor rooms can still feel a bit chilly. When summer rolls around, the humidity and temperature in the room increases; it leaves a sweaty and…
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