Once upon a time, furniture had no pretense. Greeks and romans were the first to use tables to eat and after they were finished, tables fit right under their beds. You see what’s happening there – Utility. Modern furniture puts pageantry before function. It is more important, after all, that a table sit in your […]
There are many options for driveway asphalt repair. Driveway repair often isn’t necessary with the proper maintenance. However, a driveway will still absorb a lot of stress, especially in high-traffic areas. If people have a lot of guests regularly, they might have even more issues with their driveways and need more repairs. These problems are […]
One of your many responsibilities as a homeowner is to protect the structure of your home. Many homes in the US have some wood components, and termites will enter your home to eat that wood. You might ask, “How do termites get in the house?” Termites are attracted to any source of wood and will […]
Let’s face it: sewers aren’t a very exciting topic. But if you enjoy having indoor plumbing, you’d do well to learn a little more about the sewer lines in your house. Here are the facts you should know about sewers — and have never had the stomach to ask: What Sewers Are Sewers are actually […]
Close to 30% of all home burglaries (which occur once every 13 seconds) are because of unlocked residential windows and doors. Before you start looking into steel windows and steel doors, check out some of these weird robberies. (And be thankful that they probably won’t happen to you!) At least you know he’s got money. […]
Trees are an important part of our environment for many reasons. They give us fresh air, provide natural shelters for wildlife, and lend shade from the sun. Trees also have aesthetic value. Lawns of many suburban homes have trees in them or around them. They add natural beauty to one’s property, and protect one’s home […]
Buying a home is always an anxiety-producing affair. So many things to consider—location, budget, future maintenance and repairs. Buying a condominium is often a smart compromise between owning a free-standing home, in which all repairs and maintenance are your responsibility, and an apartment where you pay rent and all the repairs and maintenance are your […]
