The best time to replace a roof is during the warm spring and summer months. The heat from the sun assists the shingles in bonding together rather than shrinking from the effects of cold weather. Adhesives prefer warm weather, as well, although roof repairs can be done all year long with ...
A vacuum cleaner is your first choice for cleaning your carpet. This should be done regularly to minimize the amount of dirt that gets ground into the carpet. Some people take their shoes off at the front door which helps because less dirt gets tracked in. To really maintain the carpet a ...
Study your moss resource. Know how fast it regrows and how much can be safely removed to maintain a sustainable supply. Be aware of any endangered species of moss in your removal area and which sensitive habitats should be avoided to prevent damage to the forest. Protect the forest. Be car...
You may also be required to have a roof inspection in order to maintain compliance with local laws or ordinances. This will add more cost to the project if this is necessary and in some cases, you may wish to have an inspection anyway for your own piece of mind. ...
Buyers are generally willing to pay more for properties that reflect quality and won’t require a lot of extra time/money to maintain. Warranties for roof updates, windows, siding, heating systems, appliances and other improvements give potential buyers an extra layer of reassurance. ...
to be tough. If you have pets, smell around your baseboards as you enter the house because pets have obnoxious habits. One house we had the previous owner had covered up a damp basement smell with a special type of cedar chip hidden behind light switches in the basement. We discovered ...
You may also be required to have a roof inspection in order to maintain compliance with local laws or ordinances. This will add more cost to the project if this is necessary and in some cases, you may wish to have an inspection anyway for your own piece of mind. ...
Tiled shower walls are luxurious, hygienic and easy to maintain. Whether the setting is a tub surround or a standalone shower, the walls must be waterproof before the tiles are installed. Schluter Systems’ new Kerdi-Board Kit includes everything needed to build waterproof walls for a standard...
(or sea-green) slate quarried in the southern portion of the state. To maintain the character of the city, Burlington requires homeowners who want to replace a slate roof with asphalt to go through zoning and show that the cost difference to restore the slate would create economic hardship. ...
Also food grade (e.g., DoTerra productgs) tea tree oil (melaleuca) and oregano essential oils taken in capsules are strong natural anti-fungals that can purge and maintain the body free of mycotoxins, if you doctor can’t or won’t prescribe an anti-fungal Rx based on “negative” ...