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The continuously rising energy prices combined with the weather extremes marked by tropical temperatures during summer and unusually cold winters give many homeowners a headache when receiving energy bills even if their home insulation meets the standards of the building regulations. So, what are they missing? A lot of things can be responsible for heat loss during the winter and the summer heat pouring in but energy inefficient windows are to blame in most cases, especially in older houses. Replacement of these windows with modern and energy saving ones therefore dramatically cuts the heating/cooling bills because these windows are made to prevent the warmth from escaping during the winter and the summer heat from coming in.
There are several types of energy efficient windows and selecting the best ones can be challenging as they all seem a good choice when looking the prospects or the manufacturers’ official websites. So, what you should be looking for in the first place when selecting energy efficient windows? It is a good idea to start with energy ratings. Windows are rated the same way as home appliances which means that you should pay attention to grades from “A“ to “G“ with “A“ being the most energy efficient and “G“ the least efficient. These ratings reveal the overall energy efficiency of the window but it is a good idea to pay attention to factors which affect the overall energy saving ratings. [click to continue…]
Have you been dreaming about creating a perfect guest retreat in your basement, giving good use to wasted space? If you have then you may have come across a very common issue in basement remodeling. That is that the sewer line or soil stack is simply too far away to accommodate the plumbing. Well, there go your plans for a guest retreat. You obviously can’t host guests comfortably without a bathroom.
Don’t despair so fast! There is a new innovation available in the toilet industry that allows you to install a complete bathroom virtually anywhere. Not only in a basement but also under a staircase, in a closet or the garage, even in the most unlikely situations nothing is impossible with the Saniflo Upflush toilet System.
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Nothing says Spring like this bright yellow living room! Even though we’re still a few months away from smelling tulips, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about how to decorate your home for the warmer months ahead. What are some other Spring decorating ideas?
When it comes to organizing, I think we can all agree Martha Stewart knows what she’s talking about! We found her bedroom organizing ideas and felt it was our duty to spread them. Below we’ve posted our 3 favorite suggestions, but to read her full article you can find it here.
Accessory Organizers
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Lawn sprinklers are an essential for anyone who takes pride in their luscious green lawn. Although sprinklers systems are generally very
effective, from time-to-time they may spring a leak and require repairing. Whilst major leaks will require a professional to fix them, minor leaks can be easily fixed.
A broken sprinkler system can be problematic for a number of reasons: it can be harder to maintain your lawn as you may end up with dry patches where the sprinkler has failed to reach; or flooded patches where pipe has leaked. Either way, you’re going to end up with some rather unsightly turf! Also, leaking sprinklers can waste a great deal of water, which isn’t very environmentally or pocket friendly. [click to continue…]
Quick Tips for Removing Snow
If you live in an area that’s likely to see snow during the winter months, make sure you’re ready to tackle it. When it comes to removing snow,
you have choices. You can pick up a shovel and do it the old-fashioned way, or you can invest in powered snow removal tools. These snow removal tips will help you choose the method that’s best suited to your needs.
Removing snow with a shovel
If you typically only have to clear light layers of snow, then a shovel may be sufficient. But removing snow – even if there isn’t much of it – with a shovel can be hard work. To make the job easier and safer, follow these snow removal tips: [click to continue…]
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Does Fido need an indoor dog house? We found this picture on Pinterest and we can’t decide to give this doggy home a thumbs up or down. Would your four-legged friend enjoy this nook or would you use the space in a different way?
