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No one likes a messy house but cleaning can be terribly inconvenient for average homeowners. These simple de-cluttering tricks are sure to simplify your cleaning routine so you can enjoy an organized space in half the time: Time to Downsize To make cleaning easier, you have to learn to let …

The summer season is upon us, is your home ready for the rising temp? The key to making the most out of your air conditioner is to create an energy-saving home. Even if you leave your AC on all day (or night), you cannot keep a room cool if cool …

Color affects our mood and perception of a space. Cool colors add an energetic vibe to a space while neutrals bring warmth and coziness. Picking the right paint colors for your home is critical to achieving the desired effects. To help you develop a fabulous palette for your home, here …

Termites are destructive insects that chew relentlessly on dead materials and cellulose. These materials include wooden structures. A termite infestation can affect the integrity of any structure, resulting in millions of dollars in property damage! If you suspect that your home has a termite problem, take action immediately so the …

Does your garage door generate a grating, headache-inducing noise when it opens or closes? A noisy garage door can cause a serious disruption, especially at night time. The good news is, it is possible to repair noisy garage doors on your own as long as the door itself is not …

A slow drain is caused by partially clogged pipes. Usually, the pipe that connects to the drain is ridden with hair, soap, grease, and scum that water cannot pass through it as efficiently. Unless the problem is extensive, it is fairly easy to fix a slow drain. In today’s post, …

A full-blown home renovation increases the value of a house but not all homeowners have the time and budget for costly restorations. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune on home renovations to make your home attractive to potential buyers. Lure buyers into making a deal with these simple …

Barn wood sidings are popular home improvement materials made from wood that came from old barns that are no longer functional. The sidings are then extracted and treated by drying them into a kiln so they can be repurposed. The process of recycling the sidings is lengthy but their weathered, …

Each year, more than 3,500 people die from house fires in the United States alone. House fires caused more than $8 billion in property damages annually. With these staggering figures, wouldn’t you want to spare your home from accidental fire? Installing a smoke detector is one of the best ways …

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed exclusively on blood, particularly human blood. Because these nasty critters love warm, humid environments, they usually thrive near or inside beds, beddings, and other sleeping areas. Unfortunately, bed bugs are notoriously hard to remove once they made your home theirs! The good news …