Living in close proximity to a river can truly enhance your overall quality of life. You’re mere steps away from a place you can go to get involved in a number of great activities. Whether it’s swimming, tubing, fishing, or a whole host of other fun excursions, you literally have a nearly inexhaustive source of recreation right in your own backyard. However, although you live on the river, it might not have crossed your mind to build a dock.…
If the crawl space under your house has too much moisture coming up from its soil floor, then the structural integrity of your home could be in danger. Structural moisture leads to many problems, including:
dry rot termite infestation mold and mildew rodent infestation insect infestation In addition, a moist crawl space will send up smelly air into your home and lower the efficiency of your HVAC system.…
Older homes offer up a lot of charm that can be difficult to find in newer homes. The architectural features and established neighborhoods are also big draws when it comes to purchasing an older home. However, the older a home is, the more likely some maintenance or renovation will be needed. This is certainly true when it comes to siding. Even the sturdiest and best kept siding will eventually need to be repaired or replaced.…
Thinking of upgrading to a tankless water heater? If so, don’t let a myth hold you back. Since tankless heaters are a relatively new technology, there are tons of misconceptions out there. Unfortunately, the average homeowner might not be able to differentiate fact from fiction. Here are just some of the more common myths you should look past.
You Get Instant Hot Water
In an ideal world, you could have hot water on demand, all the time.…
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to make sure that your home is well-protected. Burglars know that most people are going to be spending a lot of money during the holidays, which means their homes are going to be filled with high-end merchandise. Reports show that in Killeen, TX, there were 116 residential burglaries during the 2013 holiday season. Here are four safety measures you can take to keep yourself from becoming a statistic this holiday season.…
If you have recently installed new travertine countertops in your home’s kitchen, then it is vital that you understand how to properly clean and maintain them. Since travertine is a stone similar to marble and limestone in composition, it is porous and requires special care to keep it from becoming damaged by stains. Additionally, travertine should be cleaned with special types of cleaners to avoid damage from acid etching. To this end, follow these time-tested tips to clean and protect your kitchen’s new travertine countertops and keep them looking amazing for years to come:…
If you want to provide extra protection at the entry to your home, adding a security screen door to the home may be the perfect option for you to consider. Security screen doors are made to be very heavy duty to create the added safety that you want for your home. When choosing a security screen door, use the guide that follows to determine which factors you need to consider.…
If your home has started to develop cracks around its foundation, then you need to understand that it may have a major foundational issue or a simple drainage problem that can easily be rectified. Foundation drainage issues can often be fixed by just re-grading your property or installing a French drain; major foundational problems can require that your entire house be jacked up and piers installed below it. The repair cost will vary widely depending on the cause of the foundation’s problem and how much labor is involved in fixing the issue.…
The technology used to pump well water to a residence is so dependable that it rarely needs repair. If a repair is ever required, most of the system components are located above ground and are easily accessible. However, the components contained within the well itself are more difficult to reach. Homeowners who suspect that their submersible pump has failed may actually only need to repair a pipe rupture within the well casing.…
A construction site is an interesting but dangerous place. The manager of a professional construction site understands the need to fence off a construction site, but if you are simply doing some remodeling around your home, you might not think that you need any fencing. You would be wrong. If any neighborhood kids stray into your construction site to explore, they can easily get hurt, and if they do, it is legally your fault for not doing anything to prevent them from entering your yard.…
