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12 Different Types of Wood for Outdoor Furniture with Pros/Cons

outdoor furniture wood types

Comfy outdoor furniture can turn your backyard into a restful haven. Many homeowners prefer the warm, exquisite ambiance of wood. There are two main categories, hardwoods and softwoods. Here you’ll learn about twelve types of wood in both classifications, including their pros and cons. I also answer frequently asked questions, such as “What’s the most […]

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10 Different Types of Glass for Home Windows (With Pros and Cons)

types of window glass

Are you troubled by what it costs to heat and cool your home? Are you concerned about sun damage to your furnishings? Perhaps you have young kids, worried they could be injured if a window were to break. Or maybe you’re in a region prone to hurricanes. In all these cases, installing high-quality windows can […]

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8 Ways to Get Your Landlord to Buy You New Appliances or Replace Old Ones

condo apt

Just because you’re moving into a rental unit with old home appliances doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. Some new knobs and fresh paint can do the trick now and then. However, at times, there is a need to for the landlord to know when to buy home appliances or replace the old […]

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Top 7 Tips in Maintaining Your Condo Unit to Protect Your Life Investment

maintenance for condo

Are you moving into your new condo unit? Or are you excited to put it into the market for rental? Either way, it is important to plan for the maintenance of your condo unit to ensure that you can make the most of your investment. It is only natural to protect your investment so you […]

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Types of Sofas & Couch Styles – 40 Sofa and Chair Photos + Buying Guide

love seat sofa style

From sleek modern to traditional, there are many types of sofas. Although people say “couch”, the experts prefer the term sofa. Other words for them are “davenports,” “chesterfields,” “divan,” “settee,” “Lawson style”, “Cabriole” and more. Here are 12 popular examples of sofa styles. In this article we will describe 12 popular sofa and couch styles/types […]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Home General

Understanding Feng Shui Elements and Bagua Map – Plus Feng Shui Decor Tips

feng-shui-tips

Do you find yourself feeling discontent or dissatisfied a lot of the time? If so, there are probably numerous contributing factors, but one of those you might have not considered is the arrangement of furniture and objects within your home. Image Source: http://fengshuiaccents.com/modern-bagua-map/ The ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui, which is now commonplace throughout the […]

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7 Benefits of Renting a Dumpster When Renovating Your Home

dumpster

Renovating your home can be an exciting process, but it can also be a lot of work. There are a lot of things to think about when renovating, such as what materials to use, what colors to choose, and how to stay organized. Image Source However, most renovating procedures are also bound to generate a […]

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Septic Tank Cleaning 101: How You Cannot Go Wrong When Hiring Them

septic tank underground

Are you a commercial kitchen owner? Your premises will surely have a septic tank that people often envisage as smelly and unhygienic. Image Source It is the chamber installed underground and collects the waste coming out of your kitchen. Usually, the bacteria present inside the tank breaks down the solid particles and results in fast […]

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How to Block Sunlight Heat From Windows – Here are 11 Ways (Cheap and Effective)

how to block heat from windows

On the one hand, you love those golden rays of summer sunshine! They brighten your home and spirits, rousing your energy and enthusiasm. Still, without buffers in place, that vibrant sunlight generates stifling indoor heat. Thankfully, using window treatments, you can curb the amount of solar heat entering your home. Here are 10 effective option […]

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Comparison of Wood burning vs Gas Fireplace for Homes with Pros-Cons

wood or gas fireplace

It’s no mystery why homes with fireplaces are easier to sell, say real estate agents who place this feature atop their lists of selling points. But did you know that scientists are great fans of fireplaces too? A study surveying 146 Swedish individuals with fireplaces in their homes resulted in a collection of fascinating data […]

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Why Is It A Good Idea To Install A Heat Pump In Your Home?

heat pump diagram

To move heat from one area to another, heat pumps use a compressor and a refrigerant circulating mechanism, via which heat is taken from outside sources and pushed indoors. Many advantages can be gained from putting a heat pump in your house. As a result, pumping the heat uses less electricity than simply using electricity […]

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17 Companies and Website Stores Like Wayfair (Great Alternatives)

companies like wayfair

When Wayfair went public in 2014, Business Insider introduced this innovative company to readers via this intriguing headline: “The Oddly Named $3 Billion Home Goods Retailer That Just Went Public”! Categorized as an online home goods retailer with few boundaries in terms of product selection, this company was launched by two entrepreneurs in 2002 as […]

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3 Methods to Remove Candle Wax From Your Carpet (With Iron, Hair Dryer, Natural Products)

candles on carpet

Candles look beautiful in the home. They give off a warm glow that can really soften the look of a room and create ambiance. However, what happens when your candle gets knocked over or drips wax onto your carpet? Even if you catch the spill quickly, the mess can still be difficult to clean up. […]

Filed Under: Flooring, Home General

How to Make Sure Your Home is Ready for the Summer Heat

home garden

Summer is right around the corner once more! Before you get the sunscreen and go outside, you’ll want to be certain that your house is also prepared for the summer heat. These home preparation strategies can assist you in keeping your house cool without significantly increasing your energy costs. 1. Conduct a Checkup on Your […]

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Typical Signs It’s Time for a New Water Heater

electric water heater

All plumbing fixtures and appliances in a house break down after use for a long time. Water heaters follow the same trend. You should look out for the most common problems that indicate it’s time to buy a new water heater. Warning signs for a water heater failure include the following: Leaking Aging Varying water […]

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5 Ways to Increase the Value and Appeal of Your Home

house exterior

Home sellers are fighting an uphill battle. There is fierce competition among homes on the market, and the ones that stand out from the crowd tend to accelerate the whole process. There are some things that you can do to enhance and increase the value of your home. Invest in Your Home’s Exterior Yes, people […]

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Protect Your Furniture During a Move Using These 6 Tips

boxes for moving

Some people find moving exciting, for others, it’s tiring. But one thing everyone has in common: having to move their belongings from one place to another — safely and in one piece. It’s important to know that you have a variety of choices when it comes to protecting your furniture and here are tips to […]

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Main Pros and Cons of Crashed Concrete for Driveways

crushed concrete for driveways

According to historians at Monarch Stone International, “The first known use of the word driveway was in 1871”! Surprised? After all, the first car ever built, the Patent Benz Motorwagen,” didn’t go on sale until 17 years later in 1888. But the promise of automobiles is likely to have established a movement to turn dirt […]

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How Much Does 24×30 – 20×30 – 30×30 Concrete Slab Cost?

worker pouring concrete slab floor

If you have trouble imagining a world without concrete, you’re not alone. This invaluable building material has been around – albeit in some very primitive forms – since around 6500 BC when Nabataea traders in Syria and Jordan used a version of concrete for their floors, walls, and cisterns. When Egyptians built the Great Pyramids […]

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Here are the Best Couch-Sofa Fabric Materials for Kids

couch with kids

When you have kids (or pets for that matter), you need furniture that can handle a little roughhousing not to mention some amount of staining. This means you must do some research on the kind of fabrics that are stain resistant and/or are easy to clean. That’s what we are here to help you with. […]

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10 Pros and Cons of Polyester Couch – is Polyester a Good Fabric for a Sofa?

sectional couch in living room

Surprisingly, polyester fibers had already been around for half a century by the time neon-colored separates made the fashion scene in the 1970s. Thank DuPont scientist W. H. Caruthers for the invention in the late 1930s. By the time WWII was declared, the world had found myriad uses for this fiber, like Nehru jackets, bell […]

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5 Tips For Keeping Your Home Protected in Freezing Temps

log cabin house in snow

With winter finally setting in, now is the perfect time to prepare for those cold-weather months by making sure your home is protected. If you’re not careful, it’s easy for damage caused by freezing temperatures to go unnoticed until spring. It is, therefore, important to keep your home safe this winter. Here are five tips […]

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20 Different Types of Tiles for Home Flooring, Walls, Countertops, Backsplash

different types of tiles for homes

Beautiful tile is the ultimate indicator of prestige in a home. It’s what many homeowners use to distinguish their homes. In addition to being aesthetically spellbinding, tile also offers many practical benefits for homeowners. Tile is generally easy to clean and maintain without the need for complicated cleaners or stain removers. It also offers hypoallergenic […]

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A Home Safety Checklist with 32 Items to Check for a Safe Home

family of 3 and one dog in home

When you hear the word “home,” you often picture a place of comfort, safety, security, and warmth. And while this is true to some extent, the fact is that more accidents happen at home than anywhere else. The five most fatal household injuries in the U.S. include: poisoning, falling, choking, drowning, fires and burns. By […]

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12 Best “Buy-Now Pay-Later” Sites for Home Furniture, Appliances, Decor

sites to buy home products on finance

When you go shopping, you probably come across items that you’re interested in but can’t afford. Especially around the holidays, it can be difficult to purchase all of the items that are on your shopping list. If you’re looking for a short-term financing option that can help you buy everything that you need for the […]

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How to Get Rid of Old House Smell – Remove Musty Odor

big traditional house

Whether you’ve bought an older home or inherited it, it is important to get rid of that “old house smell”. This is true whether you are planning on living there, renting it, or selling it. Not only are those smells unbearable to live in, but they are also unhealthy and unsanitary to live in, and […]

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Do You Need a High-Efficiency AC Unit to Help You Save Money?

efficient ac unit save money

If you are preparing your home for the summer season, one of the major aspects you should consider is your air conditioning. Can you imagine what you’d feel if your AC unit breaks down on a hot summer day? That would be uncomfortable and inconvenient. Additionally, if your home does not have proper ventilation, staying […]

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How to Get Hair Dye Out of Your Carpet – 4 Effective Ways

removing hair dye from carpet

Using hair dye to change the color of your hair and your appearance can be a fun process, but it can also be messy if you’re trying to do it yourself at home. The dye product is designed to permanently color your hair, and this can mean it permanently changes the color of anything else […]

Filed Under: Flooring, Home General

How to Pick the Best Air Filters – Purifiers to Fight Allergies

air purifier device

Air filters are also called air purifiers. As the name suggests, air filters work to get rid of solid particles. Inhaling solid particles causes harm to human health. Pollution levels have increased all over the world over the past centuries. Notably, researchers claim indoor air has high levels of pollution than outdoor air. Pollutants tend […]

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How to Remove Parvo (Parvovirus) From Carpet and Couch

dog on carpet next to a sofa

I’m so sorry that your dog is battling parvo. Learning that your dog has the viral infection is heartbreaking. Still, how fortunate that you acted fast, rushing your pup to a vet! Typically, veterinarians keep parvo-infected animals for a few days. So, I imagine the doctor is now treating your dog. Meanwhile, you’ll want to […]

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How to Remove Coke Stain (Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Soda Drinks etc) From Carpet

person removing stain from carpet

In this article we’ll discuss a few effective ways to remove coke stain (Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola, soda drinks etc) from carpet. It’s hard to believe that soft drinks were invented in 1767 when “Joseph Priestly figured out how to infuse water with carbon dioxide, creating the first carbonated beverage,” say historians at the Southside […]

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How to Remove Glue from Carpet – Wet, Dry, Wood, Hot Glue or Slime

removing stains and glue from carpet

Finding glue on your carpet can be frustrating and upsetting. Still, by knowing how to clean the spill, you can take it in stride. Thus equipped, you can erase the splotch, redeeming your carpet’s beauty. I want to help you breeze through rug casualties with glue. From this post, you’ll gain ways to lift seven […]

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Small Steps to Improving the Water Quality in Your Home

drinking water

“Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink.”     – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Scarce water supply and poor water quality are major issues around the world. There is bound to be news about places with limited and contaminated water no matter where you are. While one person […]

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How to Recover Your Basement After Water Flooding

water flooding in house

Basement flooding is a serious problem faced by almost every household. Every year, insurance companies are swamped with over billions in flood damage claims, making it no stranger in households. Most of the time, the flooding problem can be resolved if your sump pump is working. If not, then you should be ready to face […]

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Where to Buy Foam for Couch Cushions for Replacement etc – Online Stores

online stores to buy replacement foam couch cushions

Commercial production of flexible foam products spread across Europe by 1954, ushering in an era that led to its use by the North American Space Agency (NASA) for its space flight cushioning needs in 1966. The international furniture community ultimately adopted foam as a cleaner, more sensible option to traditional stuffing materials like animal hair. […]

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Freon Leaks in your Home – Dangers – Symptoms – Repair

airconditioner with leaking freon

Freon is a special pressurized liquid inside the pipes of air conditioners and other popular refrigerant home devices. This liquid is necessary for these appliances to work, but it can be quite the nuisance in case of a leak. Freon leaks are sometimes abrupt and severe and some other times the leakage happens slowly without […]

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How to Clean Carpeted Stairs – Best Ways to Clean Carpet on Stairs

home stairs with carpets

Keeping your carpeted stairs clean has fantastic health benefits! Regular maintenance reduces the levels of irritants and germs in your home among other advantages. Some cleaning methods eliminate dust mites, mold spores, and fleas. Moreover, your mood brightens when your carpeting looks pristine. In this post, I cover five ways to revive your carpet fabric, […]

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Getting Your Home Ready for Summer: Where to Start

outdoor patio area

When the summer is finally approaching, getting your home ready can feel like much less of a chore than in the cold weather of winter. You might be dreaming of having friends around for a BBQ or spending warm summer days in the yard. What do you need to do to get your home ready […]

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How To Circulate Cool Air Between Different Rooms In Your Home

cool air between rooms

Trying to maintain a comfortable, consistent temperature throughout your home is difficult if you don’t have central air conditioning. Certain rooms are usually hotter than others, depending on if they have window-mounted air conditioners. Using fans is a great way to circulate cool air throughout your home, helping to create fewer hot spots so that […]

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What are the Pros and Cons of Solar Tube Lighting in Homes

solar tube on house roof

Does the idea of installing solar technology in your home seem costly and involved? Remarkably, that’s not the case with Solar Tubes! (or Tubular Skylights as some people call them). Such lighting devices are reasonably priced and simply mounted. Moreover, they bathe your home in comfortable natural light. Often, contractors compare solar tubes to skylights, […]

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Tips For Preparing Your AC Unit for The Summer Months

air conditioning maintenance

When the first hot day of summer comes, the last thing you want is a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Fortunately, you can keep this distressing scenario at bay by conducting routine AC maintenance before summer arrives. Spring is the ideal time to get your air conditioner ready for summer. Aside from ensuring you invest in […]

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10 Different Types of Air Conditioners (AC) for Homes With Pros/Cons

different popular air conditioning types

From portable units to zoned and whole house installations, air conditioning systems have come a long way from their origins. Choosing the right unit not only keeps family members comfortable but lowers power bills during extreme heat. In this article we have researched the 10 most popular types of Air Conditioning (AC) units that you […]

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What are “Income Restricted Apartments” ? – Guide and FAQs

housing and apartments for low income

In this article we will answer the most often-posed questions from people who believe they may qualify for income-restricted apartments and housing but aren’t exactly sure what it takes to be approved for one. If that describes you, this guide should provide you with essentials that will save you time and money in your quest […]

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30 Best Online Appliances Stores – Buying Home Appliances Online

best online appliances stores and sites

In the past decades, you could only buy home appliances (especially bulky ones) from bricks-and-mortar stores. This trend has changed. Nowadays, almost everything can be bought online and shipped to your door. This is applicable to home appliances, no matter how big they are. Shopping online for appliances has never been easier and, frankly, if […]

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What are the Most Durable Sofa/Couch Fabrics for Pets?

dog on couch

If you have a pet, especially a cat or a dog you know that keeping them off the couch doesn’t always work. And if you have yourself a Marley dog breed you know that getting bored and attacking the couch is going to be part of a drill. And while you must get them trained […]

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Bleach and Baking Soda: Is it Safe to Mix and Use in the House?

can you use both bleach and baking soda

For moms and dads whose kids suffer a variety of allergies, finding products that will keep their homes clean and sanitized while not impacting family member’s sensitivities can be a challenge. But for those who understand that commodity products — like bleach and baking soda — can work as well as pricey brands of cleaners […]

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Can You Burn Pressure Treated Wood? Read About the Implications Here.

deck with wood

Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, and old friends to trust – Athenaeus He may have walked the earth nearly two thousand years ago, but Athaneus of Naucratis’s sage words of wisdom about the only wood you should burn are as relevant today as they were during his epoch.  For the most […]

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Can you Paint Pressure Treated Wood?

painting wood

Pressure treated wood is wood that has undergone chemical treatments to make it resistant to rot, fungal, and bacterial decay.  It is usually spruce or yellow pine wood. It is important to paint or stain pressure treated wood as it is very prone to cracking and weathering if left exposed to the elements. Pressure treated […]

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Things you should do before moving into your new home

moving in new home

Moving houses is a big decision and process in a person’s life, a milestone many people want to achieve. And it’s usually not a very pleasant process. The stress of finding the right house for your budget, moving all your possessions, and turning your new house into a home can take a toll on you. […]

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How Long Do Window Air Conditioners Last? Average AC Lifetime

Is it even summer if you haven’t got your window AC unit out?  Window air conditioning units are what make the difference between a dreamy summer night and a muggy nightmare. However, they can often be a big investment. We understand that you want these units to last as long as possible.  Thankfully there are […]

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