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…
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It is that time of year when the a landscape design company is getting ready to put the snow scoops away for good and get down to the business of planting new flowers and bushes, as well as making sure that all of their current customers are ready for the transition to warmer weather. In fact, these last few weeks of winter and the first few weeks of spring are very busy times for a landscape design company of any size. A landscape architecture company can help small businesses clean up their parking lots after a long winter, as well…
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There comes a time in everyone’s lives when our appliances fail us. Perhaps you have been using the same oven for years and, one day when you need it the most, it no longer heats up like it used to. Maybe your dryer stopped turning on and now you’re left with a washer full of undried clothing, and you aren’t sure what to do. This is why it is always important to seek maintenance on the appliances that mean the most to you. However, when you’re in a desperate situation because you’re left with the appliances you care about the…
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Taking care of your home comes with a lot of responsibilities. Every homeowner is different, with different priorities regarding how they care for their home. But whatever you do prioritize, there are some basic things that cannot be ignored. You want to make sure that your house is structurally sound and that the systems within the home are all operating as they are meant to. This is going to mean a lifetime of maintenance and check ups for the different systems, but these should prevent major issues that could end up costing you more money and hassle in the long…
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Many homes across the United States contain some type of fence around them. Statistics from a recent survey found that 90% of those living in the United States with a yard think it is important this area remains properly maintained. Considering that, a fence is a great way to improve the look of your yard while ensuring that your privacy is of the utmost importance. If you’re either choosing a new fence or replacing an older one, you’ll find that it’s wise to consider vinyl fencing. It’s important to make a fencing choice for your home that is beneficial. With…
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You are more than hopeful that this will be the last weekend that your husband, and other area plumbers, will have to be called out on emergency calls. After day after day and week after week of record low temperatures, many home and business owners find themselves facing many kinds of plumbing repairs and emergencies. From small problems with small house leaks to big emergencies like frozen pipes in the middle of winter, it should come as no surprise that plumbers in many parts of the country are very busy. And while there are some small problems that can wait…