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Basement Water: The Most Common Problem In The House
Basement Water: The Most Common Problem In The House – Basement water caused by water leakage is one of the most common problems found in houses. While basement foundation damage caused by water leakage is not common, basement water can be a major inconvenience, and often causes damage to basement flooring and stored items. In addition, odors caused by mold and mildew can be particularly offensive to some people and can even be a source of allergic reactions. It has been documented that at least 98% of all basements will leak at some point as a house ages and settles.
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Bathroom Shower Doors – Bathroom shower doors are not only designed to stop water escaping from your shower stall or tub, they can also be used to add a touch of style to your bathroom. If you’re looking for a more effective and long lasting alternative to your old shower curtain, installing a glass shower door could be the answer. Shower screens and doors made from tempered glass are sturdy and can stand up to years of use. At the same time, the type of glass you choose can enhance your bathroom’s appearance. For example, clear glass is perfect for a light and spacious look. Frosted, molded, colored glass or etched patterns are other options to consider for a unique and attractive finish.
Tags: bathroom, home improvementsTransform Your Home Exterior With Vinyl Siding
Transform Your Home Exterior With Vinyl Siding – If you’ve been looking for an easy way to completely transform the exterior of your home, look no further than vinyl siding. Vinyl Siding is an excellent way to spruce up your home’s exterior, and this easy home improvement can dramatically increase the value of your home. There are many advantages to installing vinyl siding including saving you money and giving you a look you can be proud of for years to come.
Tags: home exterior, home improvements, how to useKeeping Moisture Out Of Your Home
Keeping Moisture Out Of Your Home – There are several problems that water leakage and moisture can cause for you and your home. First, water leakage can cause the growth of fungi, mildew, and molds in your home. This can weaken your walls and cause bigger cracks, thus, increasing the possibility of vermin and rodent infestation. Second, due to the fungi and the rodents, your family becomes exposed to possible diseases. Also, stagnant water is a perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes which are also carriers of diseases. Third, water leakage limits your living space.
Tags: home improvements, how to use, moistureFolding Dining Room Tables For Saving Space
Folding Dining Room Tables For Saving Space – Folding dining room tables are great resources for saving space. If you are cramped up in a tiny little house with too many kids and not enough room to breathe, a folding table may be the answer for you.
Folding dining room tables are great solutions to small kitchens and dining rooms alike. Many of these tables that will fold, have leaves with hinges that fold down on both sides, so that the center leave of the table is still up and intact. Making going from a full size table to a smaller one that allows more room a simple step.
Tags: dining room, home improvements, home organized, tablesYour Conservatory Is A Year-Round Living Space
Your Conservatory Is A Year-Round Living Space – It’s one thing to say you can’t spend much time in the garden in sub zero temperatures, but the conservatory? Surely, the whole idea of having one is to be able to enjoy the sight of the great outdoors from a position of warmth and cosiness. If you find your conservatory is too cold for year-round use, it really is time to do something about it.
Insulate the roof
With all that glass and aluminium, it probably comes as no surprise to learn that a conservatory loses most of its heat straight through the roof – more than 90 percent of it, in fact. This can be reduced to less than ten percent with the installation of an insulated conservatory ceiling.
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Different Types Of Ceilings Ideas – What is a French ceiling? It is a ceiling that is designed by its founders, Jean and Marie Gachet. The design came up after Jean Gachet coupled the stretched ceiling technology (which is relatively popular in lost ceiling designs in France) and his passion for traditional materials. He has created a ceiling finish system that is attractive as well as versatile and dependable. In addition, it is also a perfect complement to any decoration, whether contemporary, traditional, or everything in between. It can also be used in conjunction with thermal insulation and soundproofing purposes.
Tags: ceiling, home improvementsEasy Way To Transform Your Living Space
Easy Way To Transform Your Living Space – You should turn to easy and cheap design ideas to transform your living space and lend the home a touch of beauty and style together. You don’t have to do anything drastic, as a few things here and there, and right colors and hues can create the difference in true sense. Here are some of easy and cheap interior design ideas to implement into your living space…
Tags: get organized, home improvements, interior design ideasPorch Swing Types & Shopping Guide
Porch Swing Types & Shopping Guide – Porch swings have been a part of history for more than a hundred years and from the way things look, porch swings will be a part of our heritage for at least a hundred more.
Whether you want to chat with friends, enjoy a relaxing cup of iced tea or just enjoy the fresh air outside, porch swings offer the perfect place to do it. It’s no wonder so many people like porch swings. In fact, porch swings are so popular, people who don’t even have porches have started buying them and are putting them in backyards and on patios.
Tags: furniture, home improvements, porchPrepare Your Halloween Party Clean And Safe
Prepare Your Halloween Party Clean And Safe – While Halloween is a fun family traditions in America, it is also one of the most deadly and dangerous. Daunting Halloween injury statistics should pose the real fright to parents on Halloween. Statistically, Halloween usually competes 1-2-3 with Fourth of July and New Years Eve for the most injuries and deaths. Your job as a parent is to try and keep your kids as safe as possible. Most parents know about candy tampering. However, many parents don’t realize burns, pedestrian injuries and falls account for the majority of the injuries on Halloween. Here is how to make sure that your kids don’t become accident statistics.
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