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Do you know your carbon footprint? The average American’s is about 20 tons of CO2 or other greenhouse gasses per year. Reducing your personal emissions can be done in many small ways that can add up to big changes in your home, your life, and more importantly, the environment. With the rising cost of energy…
Few things are more fulfilling or as overwhelming as moving into your own custom home and forgetting the hustles of paying rent or living with other tenants. But while many people view the process of building a custom home as a monumental challenge, regular folks with less than exciting paychecks are achieving this goal all…
You can never underestimate the importance of positive customer reviews no matter what line of business you are in, but as a contractor, they are all the more important. Whether you are building a new home or commercial structure or are renovating someone’s home or office, you are dealing with one of their biggest investments…
Flooding is the worst thing that can ever happen to your home. This is because the water damages everything that comes into contact with. In fact, the damage that is left by such flooding can’t be measured. Sometimes the damage is so severe that you have to buy new furniture and electrical appliances. The problem…
Building a home from scratch is not for the faint-hearted. There is a lot to think about, and more to the point, an awful lot that can go wrong. Nevertheless, self-builds are becoming increasingly popular. You have the chance to design a house that fits your exact specifications, and once the project has reached completion,…
Toilet ejector pumps, also called sewage ejector pumps, are used in houses where the laundry room, the bathroom or all types of plumbing fixtures, in general, are located under the main sewage septic line for various reasons (geographical limitations or house design). Since the flow of wastewater depends on gravity because it contains high amounts…
Autumn is a beautiful season, where the leaves on the trees change color and the weather cools down. However, it is often the bane of many yards’ existence. Flowers and plants wilt, leaves cover the ground, and you may find yourself struggling with maintaining your yard and keeping it beautiful. You might feel like you…
Soaring house prices have meant that 39% of millennials have battled for as long as ten years to save up for their down payment. Therefore, when you finally have the savings, find the house of your dreams and complete on your purchase, the last thing you want is to make a big mistake that you’ll regret. So,…
A plumber is essential for installing and repairing the pipes that carry the water and gas to and from buildings. They also install fixtures that are necessary for accessing these water pipes, like sinks, toilets, showers, and other household appliances. Some things that you might not know about plumbers The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported…
Each year, the home organization industry generates about $8 billion worth of revenue. For most homeowners, finding a way to house all of their unused items in an organized fashion is a top concern. Renting an off-site storage building can help a person get the room they need, but there are better solutions. Investing in…
Covering the groundwork that’s necessary to begin the process of building a home can be intimidating and challenging for someone who has no contracting or building experience. However, that doesn’t mean that first-time home builders should shy away from designing and developing their own custom property, as there are many benefits to taking this approach…
It is important to make sure employees, family and friends are safe from the hazards of winter weather. To do this it is imperative to winter-proof a home or office and it is a good idea to plan ahead for any anticipated hazards so that when bad weather hits, there will be fewer problems. Below…