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Art-glass & Mosaic Wall Panels In Carpets & Rugs - more than a month ago |
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"I walk into this room and I don't feel comfortable here", she says as we stand in the middle of a living room the size of my 2-bedroom apartment. Rana is a repeat customer, who called me to find a simple solution to a barren wasteland. One wall on the living room rises to a 17 ft tall ceiling, which is flanked by a 2nd floor kitchen and terrace. The windows on.... more
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Moisture Damage & Environmental Health In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Moisture is everywhere in the home. Even in the air around us. Where there's air and moisture there exists mold and mold growth in extreme cases. Moisture conditions in the bathroom where we shower and in the kitchen where we cook, gets into the crevices and collects. It causes floors to warp, paint to chip and enables mold and spores to coalesce throughout.... more
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Natural Wall Beauty & Wood In Carpets & Rugs - more than a month ago |
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Wainscot (wains'skat); Mostly known as a wood lining or paneling along the walls. Traditionally, a beaded wood panel from the floor to about half the height of the wall. Back in the day, wainscot also had a chair rail bordering the top edge of the panel, a practicality which prevented chair backs from scratching the wall.
I was originally attracted to it in older homes when I.... more
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Atmosphere Triple Fix In Carpets & Rugs - more than a month ago |
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Looking to spruce up a living area without remodeling? Recreating your space doesn't always mean a total redo. Try a knew ambience with three simple methods that can enliven your perceptions.
Paint/Wood Stain: When painting, avoid pastels and go for the brighter or deeper colors, but not to extremes. Stay away from red/browns, gray, light green, pale blue and pink. Stained doors and wall.... more
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Renotip: Plumbing Repair & Collateral Damage In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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I have had service calls where the customer complained of a sudden drop in water pressure or a weak flow in the shower head. I always have to ask, "did you recently change your water heater or have a leaky pipe repair"?. The answer is almost inevitably a resounding "yes". .... more
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Beauty- Worth More Than Money In Carpets & Rugs - more than a month ago |
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The other day I answered a referral to give an estimate on a bathroom remodel. At the prospect's home I was led to finished basement with a 4ft X 8ft bathroom. He wanted the lavatory moved to the opposite end of the room to make space for a 32" deep X 48" wide ceramic tile shower with a frame-less, glass door. I showed him some tile samples and went over the.... more
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Thinking of Renting Your Home? In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Folks who have substantial mortgages to pay are staying put until the sagging housing market gets back on track. Those who are compelled to relocate for various reasons, may be taking a loss or looking for ways to save their investment. If you think owning a home is a hassle, try renting it. For those who considering renting out their own home, there are common pitfalls.... more
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Weatherization Techniques In Cleaning Services - more than a month ago |
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The economy of energy is becoming a very important aspect of living. Those in the lower income brackets tend to waste more energy and spend more on energy per square foot then do those who can afford better built, energy efficient homes. Old homes and apartment buildings for example. Especially brick and cement structures with air flow through windows, little or no.... more
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Clean Salesmen, Dirty Contracts & Skilled Laborers In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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I have been in the remodeling business since 1976. I have heard some horror stories from both customers and contractors alike. Some of my own experience has been an illustration in how quickly a good situation can unravel. During more than 30 years of serving the public, I have had ample time to ponder the facts which sometimes culminate in.... more
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SCAMMERS: Consumer Beware! In Plumbing, Heating, & Air - more than a month ago |
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Spring is around the corner. A time of blooming flowers, bird song and scam artists. They usually appear in the form of a handyman or perhaps a neatly dressed salesman representing a siding or roofing company. Det. Tom Wilcox of the Crimes Against Persons unit says, 'it is very difficult to apprehend them because of their methods'. 'Often a scammer will present himself as a.... more
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