Improve Your Home and Garden
And that’s a good thing. I never knew much about central vacuum systems until I got my Beam 101 lesson from Stuart Krawll of Beam of St. Louis. The company has been in business for 28 years, and it’s one of the exhibitors at the St. Louis Builders Home and Garden Show. Beam makes more [...]
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It is often said that planning is the most important part of a home improvement project, and this is never truer than for a home remodel. Because the kitchen is such an active, complex, multipurpose area, a remodel demands a great deal of foresight. Though a kitchen remodel may be at the top of your [...]
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One of the biggest annoyances many homeowners face is inadequate storage space. The family has grown and so has the amount of stuff they own. The easiest place to turn into extra storage space would be to the attic, but it’s often inconvenient to access and not the safest place to get to on a [...]
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Saving money with solar energy in the United States can be fairly simple if you set up the home to use the energy from the sun. There are several ways of achieving this from simple solutions such as bigger windows and using certain stones as flooring to installing solar panels on the roof or in [...]
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For relaxation and a soothing backyard staycation getaway, homeowners consistently choose installation of a new hot tub. But are they prepared for the maintenance, repairs and possible unreliability of that tub? Here’s how to get in the know before you get into a tub. All new hot tubs are not created equally. Yvonne Stollings of Advanced [...]
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Do you have areas of your home that don’t get natural light or don’t get enough natural light? Are there areas that you would use more if they were just a little brighter? The new Solectric™ Day-Light System is a cutting-edge “electronic skylight” that can brighten any dark area of your home. The Solectric™ Day-Light [...]
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In the world of home loans, many words are used to refer to similar products. A remortgage is a second home loan, obtained from the same lender or a new lender. Remortgages use the same property as collateral. The money is used to pay the original loan in full, leaving the borrower with a new [...]
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As we age, we take carry on greater responsibilities, especially if we decide to grow a family, or purchase our own personal property. One of those great responsibilities is protecting our home and loved ones. There is no such thing as being “too careful” with what we value the most, especially if we don’t know [...]
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Thanks to advancements in alternative wood products and the use of wood treatments on older wood constructions, your fence and deck options are getting greener. Richard Lusa, CEO of Fence Depot, Inc., in St. Louis, MO, says more and more of their products are rated as green building products by the LEED criteria. Some of [...]
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Fish Pond with water plants and decking Here are some tips for caring for your pond now that it’s summer… Be mindful of how and what you are feeding your fish. We’ve had a lot of customers with green water lately. Many of their problems can be traced to the type of food they’re using [...]
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Home improvement loans are borrowed funds used to repair, update, or remodel your house or property. Home improvement loans can take different forms—a home equity loan or line of credit is based on the equity you have earned on your home. Personal loans or personal lines of credit can also be secured specifically for home [...]
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“In order for sustainability to work, it has to work for everyone.” In the wake of corporate greed and unethical business practice, these words from green building visionary Terry Black are a much-needed breath of fresh air. Black’s company Green Way Supply, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, has been building sustainable homes for three years, but the company [...]
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The cost of replacing, or simply refacing, kitchen cabinets can be cost prohibitive. But with the kitchen at the heart of most homes, how can a homeowner keep it looking its best? Doris Jean of The Victorian House of Skiatook, Oklahoma, says to consider a product like Victorian House Finish Rejuvenator to restore kitchen cabinets [...]
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In this bumpy economy, many people have turned to home remodeling and improvements rather than moving. Combining the practicality of a greenhouse and the charm of a sunroom, home conservatories are becoming a popular choice for homeowners seeking to update and improve their living space. History of Conservatories Conservatories were born when northern European explorers [...]
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Now from the sublime to the mundane. While I’d love to keep writing about our adventures in motorcycling, this blog is all about balance and life is not all fun and games. So, in addition to shopping for a motorcycle, we are also planning a much needed and long overdue laundry room renovation. Why the [...]
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