Metal roofing is both economical and durable, making it an excellent choice for your home. Two metal roof types to consider are tin and aluminum. Here’s how to estimate the costs of each of these types. The average cost for a tin roof can be cheaper than other options, but it’s still very effective. Look into the average cost of a metal roof vs. shingles in your area. You’ll need to find roofers who do metal roofs in your area. They can tell you the average cost of a metal roof per square foot, taking into consideration things like materials,…
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U.S . agricultural producers purchase many pieces of heavy equipment, such as a tractor hauler or combine. They don’t purchase the semi trucks that haul their crops and cattle to market, though. Instead, they contract with a hauling service that rents various types of semis and a suitable truck driver. Rental Contracts for Semis and Trailers Contracting for this service every harvest lets the agricultural producer rent the truck size needed that year. A bumper crop may make a larger truck than typical a necessity, whether by length or width. Buying new heavy equipment provides another reason to rent a…
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Our homes are meant to be fortresses that keep us safe from the elements. Unfortunately in some cases, even the most well-built fortifications cannot protect inhabitants from everything. We live in a hostile world complete with natural disasters, break-ins, and unseen threats that all threaten our way of life. Ensuring that your home is covered with an insurance plan in the case of sustained damages is the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe — here are three of the most common issues that threaten homes. Natural Disasters Natural disasters are random, chaotic events that can change…
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If you want to improve your yard, you should look into residential landscaping. You might think that landscaping is only done on office buildings, but reputable landscape gardeners can work on homes as well. How much you want to hire them to do will depend on your budget. If you have the money for regular work, my landscape contractor can come in regularly to maintain your garden. But if you are on a budget, you might hire a landscaper to design and plant your garden while leaving the maintenance to you. To find a good landscape co near me, ask…
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Do you need to have your house, deck, driveway or sidewalk pressure washed? What about that gutter up on your roof? One of the many reasons why it’s important to have pressure washing is because algae and mold can build up over time, particularly in a gutter that is not well-installed or maintained. Leaves alone can cause a variety of problems when they get trapped in the gutter and decompose. Furthermore, if you live in a home with a basement, were you aware that clogged gutters can cause issues in your basement? If your gutter is clogged, roof water may…
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Heating and cooling. Cooling and heating. It has been a holiday season that has tested the limits of many a HVAC design. From every corner of the country, the temperature extremes of this holiday season are making their way into the record books. From Christmas morning thunderstorms with lightening bright enough to wake the kids, to early afternoon double rainbows, some parts of the country experienced record temperatures and unusual weather events. Every home owner, however, whether in South Dakota or Texas and dealing with record setting lows or in places with high temperatures that delivered rain instead of snow…
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An air compressor uses a gas engine, a diesel engine, or an electric motor to change power into energy that will be stored in compressed, or pressurized, air. The compressor will then, in several different ways, force an increasing amount of air into a storage tank, which will, in turn, increase the pressure. It is estimated that a compressed air system is owned by 70% of all manufacturers. There are several types of air compressor tubing typically used in these types of systems. Stainless steel braided transfer tubes are used on most newer systems and can be used as replacement…
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When was the last time you had your carpet professionally cleaned? Experts say that it should be cleaned every 12-to-18 months. Many people love having carpet throughout their home, and may even have it cleaned more often. If your carpet is becoming worn out, however, you may want to consider having new carpet installed. Carpeting, you may be interested to know, comprises 51% of the flooring market in the United States. In 2012 alone, it comprised approximately 37% of flooring industry sales. This demonstrates that it continues to be a popular floor covering, particularly in areas that experience cold winters.…
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Most homeowners do not spend a lot of time thinking about the state of their roofs. The only problem with this is that the roof in an important part of the home. Every year, repairs to shingled roofs costs between 1 and 4% of the value of the home. For a home that is valued at $200,000, the price tag will be $2,000. Water is a big problem for shingled roofs.A single incidence of water damage typically costs $2,386 to repair. If there is standing water that needs removal, the cost is usually $2,688 to repair. Another problem for shingled…
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If you’re a musician, sound quality is an important part of your life. Whether you’re practicing or trying to record, you want to limit the amount of outside noise coming in. If you live in a densely populated area, you’re probably also taking into the people around you into consideration. They also probably don’t to be hearing your practicing or recording sessions either! In 2014, with over 170,000 people working as musicians and two-fifths of musicians and singers working as self-employed, it’s not out of the realm of imagination that much of that work would take place at home. Sound…