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Five Good Reasons To Choose A Geothermal Heat Pump

9 March 2015

A heat pump might not be the first type of heating system you think of when considering an upgrade to your mechanical systems. However, this type of system both heats and cools your home by making use of the naturally heated and cooled air located just below the surface of the ground outside your house. Using the earth's natural heating and cooling properties is just one of the many good reasons to consider adding a geothermal heat pump to your home.

4 Repairs That Are Not Always Obvious With Asphalt Shingle Roofing

27 February 2015

One of the most common materials used for roofing on homes is asphalt shingles. These affordable and durable roofing solutions will last for many years with the appropriate care and maintenance. Some repairs that you may need to do include patching small holes, replacing damaged shingles and removing fungal growth in shaded areas. Here are four common repairs that you may need to have done to your asphalt roofing: 1. Patching Holes From Nails And Other Wear On Shingles

4 Popular Types Of Glass For Shower Doors

20 February 2015

Are you remodeling your bathroom? Do you want to install a glass shower door? A glass door can be a great way to improve your bathroom's appearance and cleanliness. Curtains can often allow water to escape onto the bathroom floor, creating excess moisture in the room that can be a breeding ground for mildew. Glass doors, on the other hand, create a tight seal that keep water in the shower, which prevents moisture problems and mildew growth in the rest of the bathroom.

Steps That Help You Keep The Driveway Looking Great

13 February 2015

Your driveway is an important commodity of your home. In order to keep this area looking great and structurally sound, you can take specific steps: Utilize a Sealcoat If there are cracks on your driveway, water could seep down into them. Then, they could get bigger and turn into potholes. This doesn't have to happen, though, thanks to a sealcoat. Sealcoating your driveway puts an invisible barrier on the surface. Water is then not able to get inside any of the cracks.

Seven Ideas For Eco-Friendly Kitchens

9 February 2015

Routine kitchen use tends to consume a lot of resources. When you're cooking and cleaning in your kitchen, you're constantly consuming water and energy. This not only increases your utility bills, but it also contributes to the carbon footprint of your home. If you're considering a kitchen remodel, you can turn your project into an eco-friendly investment in your home's future that can save you money down the line if you incorporate any of the following ideas:

3 Devastating Kitchen Remodel Mistakes To Avoid

5 February 2015

Having your kitchen professionally remodeled can be an excellent way to modernize the space and increase overall functionality. However, considering that you're likely to spend around $30,000 for a full kitchen remodel, you'll want to make sure it's done correctly. Fortunately, by simply making a strong effort to avoid these common kitchen remodel mistakes, you can avoid disappointment with your remodeling project.  Failure to Consider Foot Traffic One of the most common mistakes homeowners and kitchen designers alike make when it comes to remodeling an existing kitchen space is not adequately considering what the flow and foot traffic of the new space will be like.

Shining A New Light On Solar Power

29 January 2015

It is common knowledge that solar power presents one of the most eco-sensitive energy alternatives available today. However, relatively few people understand the scientific or business side of this renewable source of power. That leaves many consumers wondering why there is not a more rapid move to solar energy as a primary source of power for the world. With a few insights into the challenges, you can better appreciate why, after more than a half-century of development, solar power today provides only .

Clean Up After A Home Renovation With These Clever Tips

27 January 2015

Whether you're getting major renovation work done in your home in the hopes of increasing your property's value or you simply want to add your own personal style, it's important to plan for the aftermath as well. Renovation work can often be messy and leave you with a ton of items and parts that will need to be taken away. Instead of simply throwing everything into a dumpster, consider the  following tips that can help you decide what to do with some common items replaced in home renovations.