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Tips for Gutter Maintenance

Gutter maintenance is an important part of home maintenance. When we do proper cleaning and maintenance of our home gutters we can avoid a lot of cost and major repairs . Why is it important to clean gutters? When gutters are clogged with debris it puts a strain on...

Light That Feels Good

Ever heard of daylighting? If so, have you ever considered it as an alternative to electrical lighting for your home? Daylighting is a new and growing trend for the home. Daylighting: An expression used to define the practice of using natural light to illuminate the...

Can You Go Smaller?

The average home here in the U.S. is around 2,600 square feet. While most might feel like this is a decent size home, there are those that find that it is just too big. Small living has seen an increase among those that want a simpler life with less time spent caring...

Why Examine Your Trees?

Trees on the property are a great investment. They provide shade a service natural air conditioners and they filter rainwater. Getting an evaluation and designing a program for your tree’s health is a tree investment that will last for generations. Most homeowners...

How Lighting Affects Your Home

Lighting is one of the first things your guests notice when they walk into your home. It is important to make sure it is both welcoming and pleasant to the eye. Think of light as a fresh breeze, it has the power to breathe life into a room, whether it’s a bright,...

Drilling a Hole in Tile

It can be challenging enough to drill a small hole into a tile in order to hang something, but some projects require a much bigger space in the tile. Though this may sound like a much bigger challenge, especially as contractors usually use expensive saws for such a...

The benfits of a standing desk

Many research studies have found a link between lower back pain and prolonged sitting. One clear benefit standing desks offer is an easy solution to the back pain some get from sitting all day. Standing decreases compression on your back because your lower body shares...

Leaky Skylights

Do you have a skylight in your roof? If you do, then you enjoy a nice way to have extra natural light in your home. But at the same time, you likely know that skylights take a lot of maintenance. Skylights, in essence, are just one of many roof penetrations. When I am...

How to Choose the Right Stove

There are many differing opinions on what type of stove is best. However, there are some simple questions that can help you simplify your decision and make it clearer what is best for your home. First, do you already have a gas line? This could make having a gas stove...

Using Candles in Your Home

Elegant and sophisticated candles are the perfect finishing touch to any home’s decor, not only for their beautiful scent, but also for the cozy candlelight they cast. Here are some tips to get the most out of candles in your home. The fragrance will disperse more...