When you are ready to redesign your house, it can be a very daunting task, let alone the money you have to sink into remodeling that makes a difference. That still does not stop nearly half, 48 percent, of homeowners from planning to change their homes to some degree, at least, according to a Houzz survey conducted in 2018. But what if there was a much quicker, and cost efficient method of giving your rooms a new look without bringing down a bunch of walls? Look no further than peel and stick paneling! Installing Peel And Stick Paneling If you…
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With over 3 million cases each year in the U.S. alone (based on data from Mayo Clinic), asthma is an extremely common ailment. The condition, which involves constriction, inflammation, and increased mucosal production in the airways, can range from a nuisance to life-threatening. Research by the Asthma Initiative of Michigan (AIM) has produced evidence suggesting that anywhere from 50-80% of children diagnosed with asthma “develop symptoms before their fifth birthday.” With the ailment able to present at such an early age, it follows that many parents today are choosing to buy baby safe paint for cribs. What is in paint…
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All modern buildings have plumbing and sewer utilities in them, and this is an age-old concept. The ancient Romans had early model plumbing, and coated these pipes with lead. This is where the modern term “plumbing” comes from, due to lead’s atomic symbol “Pb.” Modern plumbing is more advanced and powerful than anything the Roman Empire had, but even then, modern plumbing might fail and suffer problems. But no matter what does wrong, professional sewer repair experts or other plumbing services can be hired to fix it and clear out clogs and backed up water. In some cases, the water…
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The cost of any construction work should always be on your mind as a homeowner. That’s often why people don’t follow through with their bathroom remodel plans. The prices are too overwhelming and they don’t think it’s worthwhile if their current bath works fine. However, you also have to consider how a renovation increases your home’s value. Many people get a remodel when they’re thinking of selling. A master bath and closet remodel can help get your house off the market because people look at these areas more than most imagine. Everyone craves a beautiful and pristine looking bath with…
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The weather is a dangerous foe and being unprepared for what our planet can throw at you can have disastrous consequences. Keeping your home’s windows up to date can be the difference between safety and injury. Luckily, you can replace those old windows and doors with high impact counterparts. What Are High Impact Products? High impact products are typically glass and provide a higher resistant to impact that you may experience from debris from weather or a burglary. You can find these used in glass door systems, like sliding glass doors, to high impact windows. The method used comprises of…
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For most if not all Americans home is regarded as a safe place; a sanctuary where they can do what they want and be protected from the dangers around them. While that’s certainly true in a lot of ways, there is a silent danger that Americans can’t protect themselves from all the time, even at home: radon. It’s a natural radioactive gas that can’t be seen and can’t be smelled. Exposure to radon and can many adverse health effects, especially on the lungs. The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in…
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Paint has been used since time immemorial for art and decoration, going as far back as cave paintings depicting herds of wild animals of the time. Paint progresses greatly since then, from painted Roman statues to famed Renaissance and 19th century painting all the way to today’s paint. A major change over that time, meanwhile, was the composition of paint, and today’s paint is safer than ever. For a long time, harmful substances such as lead were used in paint and even medical products since people at the time did not realize how harmful lead is. Now, paint is made…
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Energy is a resource that humanity has always needed, and before the Industrial Revolution, most energy came from human or animal labor. Oxen and horses plowed the fields, men built tools, women were textile experts, and horses even served as transport and war mounts as well. All of this changed, and gender norms for some types of labor vanished, when new energy forms arrived and modified society on a great scale. Now, anyone can drive a car, run a factory, and produce goods. In the 1800s, steam power was dominant, and fossil fuels such as coal and oil became standard…
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Moving to a new place can be an exciting, new adventure…until you realize that you have to move all of the stuff in your house. Nearly everyone understands how exhausting, irritating, and pain-stakingly long the moving process is. 11.2%, or about 35.1 million people, of Americans have moved in their lifetime. Not only does the process exhaust you mentally, because of the organization and small tasks that are part of the move, but the effects can exhaust you physically if you’re doing the move by yourself. One of the best things that you can do for yourself in the potential…
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If you suspect you’re experiencing issues with your foundation, the best solution is to contact a professional foundation repair service. While you may be tempted to take the DIY route due to the cost savings, it’s not the best approach for this project. There are several benefits that you’ll enjoy when you hire the pros. One of the most notable is that a professional foundation repair service will have all the foundation repair tools necessary to complete foundation wall repair successfully and safely. Without the right tools, you may negatively affect your home’s structural integrity. This could lead to serious…