2016

  • A Look At The Pros And Cons Of Residential Steam Boiler Systems

    Forced air heating might receive a lot of attention because it's cheap to install initially, but if you're building a new home and need to install a heating system, it's worth your while to consider steam boiler heating, too. Steam boiler heating systems work by heating up water to the point that it boils, and then driving that steam into radiators found through the home. Here's a look at the pros and cons of this type of system.
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  • Characteristics Of Good Corian Countertops And How To Recognize Them

    When you walk through several homes looking for just the right home to buy, you may see several different kinds of countertops in the kitchens and in the bathrooms. At first glance, most of these countertops may all look like the same material, just different colors or patterns. However, countertops can be made of granite, marble, polyurethane-covered plywood, and even Corian, a substance that is solid and made of a mixture of acrylic and aluminum.
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  • Four Inexpensive Ways To Fill Up Empty Spaces In Your Home

    Although minimalism has its place in design, many homeowners prefer a more cozy, lived-in feel. But if your house has more square feet than you have furniture, what can you do to fill those empty spaces without going into debt in the process? Decorating on the cheap without resorting to cluttered knick-knacks can be challenging, but thankfully you can still find tasteful and cheap home decor for sale to add interest to those forgotten corners.
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  • How To Fix Common Home Window Problems

    There comes a time when the windows in your home may have some issues. Whether it's a window that sticks when you try to open it, a rotting window sill, or some other problem, many of these issues can be remedied yourself without having to get the entire window replaced. Here are a few common problems homeowners experience with their windows, and how to fix them. Windows That Stick Windows with a wooden frame tend to swell in size when it rains, causing the window to stick when you open it.
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