Winter is on its way, and depending on where you live, you have already had your first taste of snow. Snow and winds from snow storms can cause damage to a home, but you can keep this from happening. One thing that can cause damage is problems with your gutters. Below are some tips on checking your gutters as well as the different materials used in case you need to replace them. Read More»
Iron gates are perfect for offering protection because of how strong and durable they are. You can also customize your iron gate so that it is the height that you’d like, the bars are as close together and as thick as you want, and the entry system for opening the actual gate is as secure as you want it to be. While you generally think of an iron gate being placed in front of your home to secure your fencing, there are also other locations where iron gates can be installed and still offer security. Read More»
If your water bill has recently shot up without any obvious reason, then it is very likely that your home has an undetected water leak. Even a small water leak can discharge a very significant amount of water over a month’s time, and this can cost you a lot of money. Since the leaking water can damage your home and landscaping if not quickly resolved, it is vital that you determine the source of the leak and take corrective action. Read More»
An automatic gate that is anchored in the soil will often start to sag over time if the brace posts that it is attached to are not properly anchored into the ground. As the gate opens and closes, the brace posts pull out of the ground and start to lean toward the gate. A sagging gate can hit cars as they go in and out of the gate and cause a lot of damage that will need to be repaired. Read More»
If you have a faded parquet wood floor, or if it no longer blends with your decor, you don’t have to replace the whole floor. Parquet flooring is made of pieces of wood laid in various patterns, which makes it a challenge to refinish. It still is possible for a beginning DIY enthusiast to refinish parquet floors. Here are some tips to refinish a parquet floor. Prepare to Work For this project, you need: Read More»