3 Tips For Getting The Perfect Yard

Posted on 20 February 2015

All homeowners must choose how they want their yard to be. Even if you have bought an existing home, you always have the option to change your landscaping so that it makes your house more beautiful and fits your personal needs. If you are thinking about changing your landscape there are a couple things you need to consider. Here are some things to think about. 1. Know What You Want [Read More]

Removing A Tree From Your Yard? 3 Ways to Save Money and Your Valued Timber

Posted on 11 February 2015

If you have a tree that is dangerously close to your home, the first thing you probably want to do is call a tree removal service to cut it down. But sometimes, the removal process can be expensive. However, there are ways to mitigate the costs. For instance, you could use the timber yourself, or you could sell it to the removal company. You could even save money by only having the tree partially removed. [Read More]

Deep Foundation Repair: An Understanding Of How Soil Quality Affects Foundation Stability

Posted on 3 February 2015

Although the initial survey of your land and property may have deemed the soil appropriate and stable enough for building a foundation, soil is rather fluid in nature, and the dynamics of each layer will change with time. The shifting soil can cause the foundation to become unstable, and experts claim that over $4 billion is needed annually to stabilize or shore up foundations. The Different Layers of Soil The varying layers of soil play a huge role in the shifting dynamics of the foundation. [Read More]

It's Probably Time To Clean Your Dusty A/C

Posted on 28 January 2015

Most homeowners are always on the lookout for anything that will allow them to cut their monthly energy bills. Since your air conditioning system is probably one of the primary consumers of electrical power in your home, ensuring that it is in good working order is essential if you're going to maximize your energy dollars. Unfortunately, if your system is full of dust and debris, you will not be able to get the kind of efficiency out of it that you would hope for. [Read More]

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Hardwood Flooring: a Great Option for Parents

I am a mother of three children, and until recently, I had always had carpeted floors. I grew up with carpeted floors, and our first home came with them. When we recently moved into a larger home when we were expecting our third child, we fell in love with a home with hardwood flooring. I loved the look of them, but I did not expect them to make a huge difference in my life like they did. While carpeting did have its benefits, I do not miss cleaning up stains that my children made in them every day and the constant vacuuming they needed. Having wood floors makes my life much easier. I created this blog to help share my experience with other busy parents. I learned that a small change in a home can make your life much easier when you have children.

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