2017

Three Gutter Mistakes You Don't Want To Make

Home & Garden Blog

The gutters on your home do more than keep water from dripping on you when you stand under the eaves of your roof' they also are a vital component of your roof, siding, and foundation system. Gutters help route water away from the eaves of the roof so moisture doesn't work beneath shingles. They also prevent water from getting behind your siding or from collecting against the foundation. Another gutter benefit is that they protect border gardens and landscape from being damaged from the constant drip off the roof line.

15 June 2017

Three Space-Saving Window Dressings For Your Tiny House

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There's a growing trend both in America and across the western world for scaling down and moving into a tiny house. These tiny houses are an economically and environmentally sound way to create a simpler life that reduces energy and resource consumption. If you're building your own tiny house, then you'll understand the importance of clever design and optimal use of the small space you have available. Deciding on the best window dressing is an important part of the overall design of a tiny house.

8 June 2017

Ideal Fireplace Choices Based On Your House Type

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Adding a fireplace to your home can make the residence feel more cozy and may even reduce the amount of money that you spend to heat your home throughout the winter. With so many different types of fireplaces available on the market, you don't want to risk getting overwhelmed when you begin the shopping process. Before you start perusing local or online retailers, it's useful to consider the type of house you live in, as this may influence the type of fireplace you choose.

6 June 2017

Residential Ponds Can Benefit From Floating Fountains

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A pond can be an attractive and peaceful addition to your residential property. A residential pond provides humidity to the plants and trees on your property and attracts wildlife with pond features such as goldfish and koi, native aquatic plants, and a floating fountain. Floating fountains continually float on the top surface of your pond in various depths of water. They aerate the pond water to keep it from becoming stagnant and limit the growth of algae and moss.

4 June 2017

Six Tips for Getting the Look of Stone Countertops On a Budget

Home & Garden Articles

Love the look of stone countertops but worry that you can't afford them? Luckily, there are lots of alternatives. Take a look at these ideas. 1. Turn Butcherblock Countertops Into Faux Marble With Paint If you have butcher block countertops, you can turn them into faux marble. Depending on your final goals, you can paint the marble directly or attach MDF board over the marble and paint that. In both cases, start by putting a double coat of white paint over the countertop.

2 June 2017