All about Home

[troycetheirs]

Consider the function of your renovated basement when choosing flooring for the space: a playroom will benefit from a soft floor made from play mats or carpet while laminate or hardwood flooring will add warmth to a guest bedroom.

[kurtflorez]

No matter what type of home you have or how it was built, there is an insulation solution for every situation. Home insulation is usually done in tiers to avoid high upfront costs and to gain maximum return on your investment.

[joyethers]

The big home improvement stores carry a variety of inexpensive styles and all you need to do is stick them in the ground. Not only are they functional – lighting your way at night – but they provide ornamentation as well.

[sheirlyfranks]

Having a home that is inviting — that beckons to visitors and lingers in the minds of guests — makes for both an enjoyable and memorable place. And there’s a bonus benefit to creating a home that is inviting to guests: it’s often more inviting to you, too!

[charliemathers]

Pests can make you fall ill and cause various diseases through their bite or feces/droppings. They carry and transmit multiple diseases including dengue, malaria and even asthma.

[jonaluthies]

Only deal with licensed plumbing companies. Thus, confirm that they have valid licenses. Also, working with a licensed plumber means that they have the necessary skills required to practice plumbing.

[tonylukers]

A tidy, well-kept house is always pest free, right? Not necessarily. Pests can be attracted to homes for various reasons, many of which have nothing to do with cleanliness. Some common home invaders make it very obvious that they are there, while generations of others may hide away without a peep. There are many reasons why regular pest control is necessary for every home owner to consider.

[stacymathers]

With the storm season in full swing, lush landscapes can actually help. They act as storm water runoff buffers, reducing the flow of sediments and pollutants to nearby bodies of water. In effect, plants help filter out pollution from the water on its way to a city’s source of drinking water. Woody plants along shorelines also reduce erosion and flooding downstream.

[anniemclukes]

Too often in interior design, we see wall art treated as an afterthought. It’s what gets dealt with last, long after the final coat of paint has dried on the walls and all of the furniture has been artfully arranged, if it gets dealt with at all.

But, we’re here to argue that by relegating wall art to the side lines, you’re missing out on an amazing design opportunity. When chosen thoughtfully, the right wall art can provide for the entire room. Dare we say it, but we think wall art matters most in interior design.

[janetmurphey]

Kitchens are used constantly, as often as food is prepared at home. If eating out, that restaurant kitchen probably has tile because it holds up to heavy traffic and abuse.

[tracyloothes]

Rental property depreciation allows real estate investors to take tax deductions for their property.
Once the useful time frame of the property is determined, you can use a formula to calculate the amount of value lost due to depreciation each year and claim the deduction on your taxes.

[joycemathers]

Cheaper materials are often less energy efficient. Consider how much insulation is provided by the materials you choose for walls, windows, doors and roofing. 

[tinalathers]

One of the main advantages of log homes, is that there is no need to install an expensive ventilation or conditioning system in a log cabin. A log cabin ‘breathes’, i.e. ventilation occurs naturally through the timber walls. You will never get the feeling that the air is too dry and stuffy in the cabin, which is usually the case in brick houses during winter. Nor will you be bothered by excess of moisture in a log house atmosphere when it rains heavily. Timber establishes a perfect moisture balance in a log house. If the level of moisture increases, timber absorbs its excess. When the air becomes too dry, the moisture is given back.