Shopping and traveling with your 86 year old father is always an adventure, but when you throw in an elevator and an escalator things get even more interesting. After working for 35 years in with an elevator company in the midwest, there is not an elevator that he has not seen before. Some he has installed. Some he has repaired. After his years in construction, your father then went on to work with an elevator safety company to make sure that all of their installations would pass the yearly state inspections. Commercial elevator installations play an important role in the…
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Hurricane season, though it can become commonplace for those who live through it year after year, should never be taken lightly. It stretches over a considerable amount of time for those bordering the Atlantic ocean, officially beginning on June first and not ending until November thirtieth. Throughout your typical hurricane, data shows that as much as nearly two and a half trillion gallons of rain are dumped every single day – and some hurricanes become even more severe than that. There were nearly one hundred and sixty hurricanes that affected U.S. land – primarily the states of Florida and Texas…
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The weather was perfect! You had some back up plans in case it would have rained, but you were thrilled with how everything turned out. After spending months planning and looking at different outdoor kitchens and patios you knew that an outdoor graduation party would be perfect. You would have had plenty of room inside if you needed it, but the fact that the weather was so beautiful meant that the guests lingered outside for hours. From graduation parties to family cookouts to romantic dinners with a spouse, outdoor kitchens and patios are the perfect setting. Well Designed Backyards Can…
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Painting houses is something people do all the time. But did you know that when it comes to painting, not all paint is created the same? That is because some kinds of paint have hidden ingredients, and other paints cause people have breathing issues because they are sensitive to the chemicals in the paint. Paints that are lower quality do not last as long, meeting the homeowner has to paint again relatively soon. Here are a few reasons that high-quality paint is the best choice. Paint That has No Hidden Ingredients is Safer When painting a home, many people want…
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Transforming a house into a home is typically no easy task. It can, however, be an enjoyable one, particularly because the vision of your end goal is so enticing that the work you put in feels like it is completely worth it. There are many different ways to bring your own personality into a house and to make a place feel welcoming and comfortable. From carefully chosen and well placed furniture and the perfect choice of new interior paint to the meticulously manicured lawn and colorful garden you spend so much time on, the ways you express yourself throughout your…
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If you have been thinking about changing up your outdoor lighting design recently then you are not alone. As a matter of fact, a survey has been recently conducted involving homeowners and their interest in changing their yard up. This revealed that just about 64% of all homeowners are interested in upgrading their outdoor spaces and specifically want to address their backyard.
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Many homeowners are focusing on renovating and updating their outdoor living areas and landscaping. Since 69% choose to use these spaces for relaxing, this is not surprising. When outdoor living spaces are inviting and comfortable, they can also be an excellent place to entertain family and friends. The 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscaping Trends Study found that when upgrading their outdoor spaces, lighting was at the top of the list for a large percentage of the respondents. Furthermore, 73% of the survey participants stated that they chose LED lighting rather than other available lighting sources. One of the reasons for this…
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When you want a new AC install, you should always let a professional do the job. Doing this will ensure you get the most service out of your system. However, with so many HVAC services operating in the United States, some of them having ill intentions, you may wonder how you can ensure you find the right one. Consider these tips when shopping for an AC installer to find the right one for your home. When professionals come to your home for a HVAC consultation, ask about their years of active experience in the business. Those with more experience are…
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It may be snowing this first week in April in many parts of the country, but it will not be long before home owners are able to get out in their yards and their gardens and begin the process of getting their house ready for the summer. And while many people are stuck inside, there is something that can be done to make sure that you are ready when the temperatures finally warm up. From scheduling bagged mulch delivery times for the new flower beds that you have planned to making sure you know whether or not sea shells for…
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For anyone that is not a worker in the industry of construction, there are so many tools and instruments that are complex and confusing. No one person is born understanding how to use vertical plate lifting clamps and why they are important. Instead, this is information that is normally kept within the realm of construction workers or people that work outside and around the house. Some of the items that are used in the construction industry can include pipe alignment tools, pipe alignment clamps, vertical plate lifting clamps, and even purge equipment. If you are someone that has not worked…