The industry biggest hit by the economic slump is the real estate industry.  This means that the value of homes at the moment are at their lowest.  With this kind of real estate situation, it is more important than ever to preserve the value of your home.  Now, more than ever, it is important...
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So you have picked out your new flooring and the installers will be arriving in a few days to start work. Wonderful. There are however a few simple things that you, as the homeowner, can do to make the whole process much easier for everyone involved: Clear the Area – It is going to...
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Vacuuming is rarely anyone’s favorite chore and even though vacuum technology has produced lighter, yet still powerful vacuum cleaners, cleaning all of the carpets in your home still means lugging a fairly bulky unit from room to room and often dragging it up the stairs as well. If a number of the rooms in...
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Just like clothing, there are many different styles of kitchen and they tend to go in and out of style (one day you’re in, the next day you’re out as Heidi Klum would say) Therefore remodeling your kitchen to match the “hot” style of the year is not always a good idea. Just ask...
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You are looking for a new flooring material. You have been to a number of flooring showrooms, have seen some great choices but then you find a warehouse discount store that selling a similar (not quite the same but who’s really going to know?) flooring material as you liked in the flooring store. Maybe...
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Most homeowners know that although the look is a beautiful one real hardwood floors and bathrooms do not make a great combination. Hardwood does not do well when exposed to excess moisture and in a bathroom there is certainly more than a little bit of that. A better choice if you want a bathroom...
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Everyone knows that in order to keep your new carpet in tip top shape (as well as generally keep things clean around the house) you need a good vacuum cleaner. But Amps, HEPA filters, bags, no bags, upright, canister, wet/dry – these days it can feel like you need an advanced degree in Vacuum...
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More and more these days, people are becoming aware of the fact that some of the cleaning products they use around their homes on a daily basis are not good for the environment – or their own health. On the other hand they want their homes to be clean and sanitary to provide a...
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Laminate flooring is wonderful stuff and many people love it not only for its appearance but its durability and ease of maintenance as well. One complaint that some laminate floor owners do have however is that their laminate flooring makes a hollow clicking sound when walked on that can become rather annoying after a...
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Summers over, the kids are back in school and before you know it the holidays will be here again. For many people that means houseguest of course and opening up the guest bedroom again. If your spare room is looking a little dowdy though don’t despair. There is still plenty of time to make...
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