Houston is literally a city on the move. The clay soil under most homes in our area expands when wet and shrinks when dry. This “plasticity” means your home goes along for a ride that typically leads to foundation repair. Soil plasticity is best demonstrated with the ball test: Scoop up and form a ball […]
How much less appealing to burglars is a home with security lighting?
Daylight is a great disinfectant. But, protects your home at night against theft or vandalism means creating your own daylight. Home security lighting, especially around poorly lit areas, improves the general security of your home. Which security lighting is right for you? From motion sensor lights to manually controlled flood lights, act as a deterrent […]
A weird home gardening trick that takes everything you grow to new heights
What do you know about your food? Where was it grown? How was it grown? What was added? What was taken out? With so much unknown, it’s no wonder home gardening is on the rise. Locally sourced food is good. Home grown is even better. Advantages of home gardening The biggest benefit of home gardening […]
Ignoring foundation repair warning signs is an expensive mistake
Big problems usually grow from little warning signs. That’s how it is with your home’s foundation. A little crack here, a little crack there and before you know it: you’re facing a big foundation repair. Knowing the little warning signs along the way can easily help you take action before they grow into expensive foundation repairs.
Saw sharpening helps you cut through every project easier
Your saw is only as good as its teeth. They can speed you through a job or slow it to a crawl. Saw sharpening makes more sense once you understand how a saw blade is designed. A saw’s teeth are created in a bent, an alternating pattern, left and right. This is what creates the […]
Do hidden costs of wood siding make Hardie siding a better choice for you?
Wood home siding sets you up for losing contest against moisture and humidity. Sooner or later, moisture gets behind wood siding. Boards warp. Paint peels. It’s game over. Humidity wins. The best way to win this contest is to never get in it. Hardie siding advantage James Hardie fiber cement is specifically formulated to better […]
Will GFCI outlets protect you from deadly electrical accidents?
Lightning is electric finding its way home—and it will always find the shortest path. It’s the same with electricity in your home; get between the source and the ground and you could be that path. That’s why GFCI outlets make electricity safer. What are GFCI outlets? GFCI stands for ground-fault circuit interrupter. Here’s how they […]
Four siding replacement warning signs everyone should know
Siding. It protects your home against the elements. It determines your home’s appearance. It plays a pivotal role in determining your home’s value.
Could this kitchen remodeling process make your project easier?
Remodeling your kitchen means living without it for weeks. By any measure, kitchen remodeling is a major undertaking. But, it’s made easier when you follow this proven remodeling process. Starting line of Kitchen remodeling Simple as it seems, kitchen remodeling starts by imagining what you really want. You see other kitchens with different eyes during […]
Discover these simple rose garden tricks to grow more roses every season
A rose garden might seem a challenging project to most gardeners. Fact is, according to RCW Nurseries, with proper planting and care, you too can become a successful rose gardener. There is one rose gardening trick that makes the difference. A rose garden for you? Start by choosing location for your rose garden that gets […]
This simple furnace maintenance trick will help give yours a longer life
Your furnace may seem to be running smoothly and efficiently. But, it still needs annual furnace maintenance to remain efficient.
Does new technology cure the curse of sneaky leaks on flat roofs?
Flat roofs seem a great option for maximizing your usable space—both both and below the roof. But, that gain in space brings with it increased risk of sneaky leaks. New technology may have solved the problem. Unlike traditional sloped roofs, flat roofs are almost level. Truth is, a flat roof has a pitch of about […]
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