If you see one mouse or rat inside your home, there’s a good chance that there are dozens of them hiding behind walls, the attic or unseen crevices in the house. Apart from transmitting diseases, rats and mice breed at a rapid rate. Don’t wait until the whole house is …
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Revive That Rusty Mail Box: DIY Country Mail Box and How to Install It
Got a rusty, weather-beaten mailbox post you want to get rid of? If you’re most people, you’d simply run to the nearest hardware store to get a mailbox kit and install it on your own. But if you want to get creative, you can bring life back to an old …
Read More »Fast, Easy Ways to Dry a Wet Carpet
From simple spills to a flooded basement, drying a wet carpet can be done in many ways. And when it comes to drying a carpet, you don’t want to waste time. Otherwise, the carpet could be damaged beyond repair. Wet carpet could also lead to mold overgrowth. In today’s post, …
Read More »The Pros and Cons of Recycled Glass Countertops
When it comes to countertops, there is never a shortage of options. From granite to marble, all countertop materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. But if you’re ready to make a practical, more unique option, why not consider recycled glass countertop for your home? Recycled glass countertop is as …
Read More »Expert Tips on How to Get the Best House Safe
It’s just not safe to stash your valuables in a hidden chest somewhere in the attic anymore. Modern homes use safes to protect their valuables. And so should you! Home safes are a great investment especially if you habitually keep cash or jewelry in your home instead of the bank. …
Read More »Installing Epoxy Garage Floor Coating Like a Pro in 3 Easy Steps
Bothered by your garage floor’s unsightly marks, blemishes and cracks? While you can call a professional service to install epoxy floor coating on the garage, you can do this on your own! In fact, it doesn’t take several days to complete this project. Installing epoxy garage floor coating on your …
Read More »Water-Efficient Showerhead Shopping Guide
You might not think much about it, but a shower head can either save or waste water. The average water flow rate has a maximum allowable volume of 2.5 gallons per minute. A good low-flow shower head can reduce the maximum flow rate to just 1.25 gallons per minute. It …
Read More »Laundry Room Designing Tips and Tricks
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a well-organized laundry room? It makes even the most unexciting chore of all a somewhat pleasant experience. When it comes to redesigning a room, you have to consider three things: your space limit, your budget, and the theme. In today’s post, we are listing …
Read More »Ways to Maximize Passive Solar Energy for the Home
Using solar energy is one of the best ways to cut down the utility bills. The concept itself is not new, but there are two ways to utilize solar energy for the home: active and passive solar systems. Active solar system requires external sources of energy to collect solar radiation …
Read More »How to Create the Outdoor Space of Your Dreams
You can transform your unused backyard into the outdoor space of your dreams. With a little imagination and a lot of planning, you can create a warm, inviting living space in and around the home. In today’s post, we are giving you helpful tips on how to create a fantastic …
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