Selling Your Home? Embrace Minimalism

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Minimalism has its supporters and detractors. There are people who roll their eyes at the trend and people who live by a ‘less is more’ mentality. But one thing’s for sure when selling a home, minimalism has the potential to work wonders in the preparation, listing and sale of your house. Credit: Mikhail...

Don’t Let Your Roof Repairs Spiral Out Of Control!

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Before you spend money on a roofing professional, consider if you can diagnose and fix yourroof issue on your own. The greatest and most cost-effective approach to ensure a trouble-free roof is to examine it regularly so that you can see any problems early on. Used with permission of Lisa Furey Interiors

How To Protect Your Home From Termites

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Warm and humid areas of the world that are full of lush vegetation and lots of wood are the breeding grounds for termites. These little critters may not look like much, but they can destroy all the wood in your house in a very short time. The biggest problem with these pests is that you will not...

What To Do When Your Central Air Conditioning Compressor Stops Working

Your air conditioner may not look overly complex but there are several different systems working inside it to produce the ice-cold air you need. One of the best ways of extending the life of your AC unit is to look after it. Of course, that doesn’t mean it will never fail, but it’s less likely and almost...

Important Things Seniors Should Know When Buying a New Home

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It may seem odd to some people that seniors should be buying a new home at this stage of their lives, but there are many good reasons for doing so. Perhaps they want to downsize since all those extra bedrooms and living space won’t be required anymore. The kids have long flown the coop and have families...

Top Techniques To Reduce Slipperiness In Concrete Floors

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Concrete is a popular choice for flooring, foundations, and a host of other applications. It’s not a new product; the Romans used a lot of concrete in their many construction projects. In most cases, concrete offers a non-slip finish which is both practical and durable. However, if you want the smoothest possible finish then...

Everything You Need To Know About Sewer Line Repair And Replacement

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Your sewer line runs from all your appliances across your property and into the main sewer. From here, waste is carried away to the treatment plant where it is processed, cleaned, and sent back to your homes. What most people don’t appreciate is that the responsibility for maintaining and repairing the sewer line is yours.

Air Ducts in Fort Worth

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If you live in a place where it gets warm during the year, you are probably familiar with air conditioning.  This is especially true in Texas, including the Fort Worth area. I can hardly imagine getting through a summer without having air conditioning to protect me from the blazing heat. Now, with these systems comes...

Why You Should Pay Attention To Jewish Art

For some reason, art is often an afterthought when it comes to interior design. But with just a few canvases, an entire room can be lit up with personality and colour, creating plenty of conversation starters for any guests you invite over. In actuality, art plays a crucial part in interior design. Photo...

More Than Just Cutlery: Styling Precious Metals In Your Kitchen

Kitchens can be an easy place to trip up when it comes to interior design, especially if you have taken the effort to make a stylish and luxurious feeling home. You can take a long time planning through a full-scale renovation, with a sleek and smooth finish to the kitchen floor, cabinets and tables, but often we...