Christmas Decor for a Small Apartment

A Basic Guide To Seamless Gutters

12 June 2020

There is a lot of confusion about seamless gutter construction and benefits compared to the traditional options. As a homeowner, it's important that you understand what your gutter choices are so you can protect your roof, siding, and landscaping from the water running off of your home. Basic Construction Method Traditional gutters are made from pre-designed lengths that are then fitted together. The result is seaming at equal spacing along the entire gutter system.

Successfully Incorporating Metal Art Into Your Yard

5 December 2016

Making your yard a more inviting area can be a simple way to increase your usable living space. The incorporation of decorative items into your outdoor design can easily transform your yard into an area where you want to spend time with friends and family members. By placing recycled metal art in your yard, you can decorate your outdoor space and do your part to help save the environment. Here are three tips that you can use to ensure your metal art pieces help create a positive aesthetic in your yard.

Keep Your Clothes Dryer Working and Safe with These Tips

7 November 2016

Your clothes dryer is probably not something you think much about. However, improper care can lead to premature machine failure and in some cases increase the risk of fire. That's why it's a good idea to pay attention to the following suggestions. Empty the Lint Trap If you're like many, you toss clothing in the dryer directly from the washer and go about your business, forgetting that the lint trap even exists.

Turning Your Basement into a Home Theater: Three Helpful Hints

17 October 2016

Basements make great natural spaces for home theaters. The typical lack of windows means you won't have to contend with daylight ruining the authentic theater experience, and open basement layouts offer plenty of room to create the entertainment space you want. Here are a few helpful tips to use when you prepare to transform your basement into a home theater. Soundproof the Space When you install your home-theater sound system, you'll want it to provide the volume needed to create an immersive viewing experience.

Is Your Greenwood Lake Cottage Overrun With Pests? Here's How To Rid Yourself Of Them

15 September 2016

If you've just purchased a vacation cottage in New Jersey located on Greenwood Lake, then you're probably really excited about it. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful lake during the summer and spring, but you can use the cottage as a base to go skiing at nearby mountains during the winter. And of course you will be up there in the fall to see the colors and maybe go pumpkin picking or apple picking with your kids.

Three Benefits Of Regular AC Tune-Ups

23 August 2016

As a homeowner, having central air is definitely a great privilege. However, this privilege can be expensive, especially if you aren't getting regular tune-ups. Here are the three important benefits of regular AC tune-ups you should know so that you stop skipping out on them: Keep Your Warranty in Place When you first installed your central air conditioning, it likely came with a warranty. It's important to look over the terms and conditions of that warranty to ensure that you are following the proper protocol to ensure your warranty does not become void.

Give Your Room More Character With A Textured Wall

27 July 2016

When you have one large interior wall in a room, it can be hard to know how to decorate it. Some people choose to hang large pieces of artwork or mirrors on the wall to break up the look of the space, but these larger pieces can be a bit expensive. If you want to create a unique look in the space without spending a fortune, consider creating a textured wall.

2 Insects That Can Damage The Fraser Fir -- And How A Tree Service Company Can Help

5 July 2016

A Fraser fir's beautiful dark blue-green evergreen needles and pleasing scent make this tree a popular holiday tree for decorating inside. But the tree is just as lovely outside as a permanent addition to your yard. Keeping the colorful needles and gray bark of the tree healthy is paramount to keeping the tree's beauty preserved. Part of that process is monitoring the tree for any potential signs of an infestation of insects that could do both cosmetic and structural damage.