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  • Outdoor Living Space Design Considerations For Telecommuting From Your Backyard

    28 March 2022

    According to research, there are many benefits to physical health and mental health from being outdoors, including an increase in focus and attention. For people who have started telecommuting from home due to the global pandemic, expanding their working space to include outdoor living space can benefit them in their employment capacity. Here are a few aspects to consider when designing an outdoor living space that can double as an outdoor home office.

  • Striking Designs To Think About When Installing Custom Driveway Gates

    18 March 2022

    Most homeowners are extremely proud of their residences. So it is not uncommon to find that they will spend substantial resources trying to elevate the curb appeal of their properties. If the entrance to your property looks dull and unkempt, it inadvertently affects how people perceive the primary structure since their view of your property has already been tainted. Fortunately, you do not have to overhaul the entire exterior of your home.

  • 4 Things First-Timers Building Earth Sheltered Homes Should Understand

    11 February 2022

    Earth-sheltered homes represent a very different vision of a residence. This is true in terms of aesthetics, architecture, and efficiency. If you're a first-timer planning to work with an earth home builder, you should understand a handful of basic things about these structures. What Makes a House Earth Sheltered? Any structure that is at least partly covered by earth or embedded in an embankment is considered sheltered. The most extreme form of this approach is a full-on underground house.

  • Roof Repairs That Stop Leaks And Get Your Home Ready For The Rainy Season

    31 January 2022

    It's important to keep up with roof repairs all seasons of the year, but it's especially important to have repairs done before the rainy season starts or the roof could leak and cause water damage to your home. If you know your roof has a leak and a storm is coming, you may want to put a tarp over the roof or put buckets in the attic to catch the rain.

  • Keys To Choosing Ornamental Aluminum Fencing For Commercial Property

    29 December 2021

    One way you can enhance your commercial property's visuals and security is adding an ornamental aluminum fence. You have different styles, features, and installation processes to choose from. You can make this selection a lot easier on yourself by reviewing these factors. Gate Design An important part of this ornamental aluminum fence for your commercial property is the gate. It's the component that allows people to go in and out of your commercial space.

  • Why Glass Fireplaces Make Great Additions To Modern Homes

    17 December 2021

    When you think of modern building designs your mind probably doesn't wander directly to a fireplace. After all, fireplaces were used in the ages before modern heating, which can be done much more efficiently now. However, just like everything else, fireplaces have been upgraded in recent years. A glass contemporary fireplace actually makes perfect sense when nestled into a modern home, giving you all the benefits of traditional fireplaces while eliminating much of the problems.

  • What You Should Do if Your Hot Water Heater Is Not Giving You Hot Water

    4 November 2021

    If your hot water heater isn't giving you hot water, it doesn't necessarily mean that you need a new hot water heater. Your hot water heater may have other issues that need to be repaired, and not necessarily needs to be replaced. If your hot water heater is giving you warm water, rather than hot water, read on for a few things you can do to get it working properly again.