A termite bond is very similar to an insurance policy. When a termite control company treats your home, it provides you the assurance that termites will not re-infest your home for a given period of time (usually a year). In addition, most reputable companies will offer a damage warranty that promises the homeowner that any ...
Know the species of tree before you plant one in your yard is the best advice, especially for the Water Maple tree. One of the most popularly planted and naturally growing trees in North America is the maple species. This tree has thousands of other cousins and it’s known by Silver Maple too. Damage to ...
Everything in life is a trade-off. Even cleaning the shingles on your roof has its own trade-offs. You’ll never be able to make the old shingles match the color of the new ones entirely, even if they are the same style and color. Every batch of shingles is slightly different. Each run of shingles is ...
Rules and regulations on how to build a septic system vary from state to state but the basic construction is the same. Earth compaction and frost lines vary in different areas, requiring tests to determine absorbency. Perk Test A perk test determines the absorbency of the soil and requires a sample of the soil from ...
Moisture that leaks through the walls of the home can lead to numerous problems including mold and mildew which are both terrible for the health of you and your family. Installing an attic vapor barrier is one way that you can prevent this moisture from seeping in through the walls of your home and causing ...
When I think of Crisco Vegetable Shortening, I think of southern fried chicken and Sundays with my grandmother, but I’ve discovered that this vegetable shortening can be used for more than cooking your Sunday dinner. It’s been around since 1911 when it was first produced by Proctor & Gamble as a 100 % vegetable shortening. ...
Installing a tin ceiling can create an elegant old world look to your home. While the skills required for the installation are minimal, the added inconveniences of working on the ceiling make this a difficult job. However, if you are comfortable working on a ladder, this job can easily be completed in a single weekend. ...
Baking soda is a natural air freshener and deodorizer. It actually absorbs and neutralizes unpleasant odors, rather than just covering them up like many commercial air fresheners and deodorizers. Here are some ways you can use baking soda to keep your home smelling clean and fresh. Use Baking Soda in the Refrigerator Set an open ...
Anyone that has ever purchased a home, or has looked into the prospect knows that there are a ton of things to consider about the real estate. One very over looked issue is that of fixtures. Fixtures within a piece of real estate actually have defined ownership based on certain aspects of the fixture, which ...
Anyone who has visited the President’s home in person might wonder, “How big is the White House, really?” When you see it in person, it just does not seem as big as you would expect. How Big is the White House in Absolute Terms? According to Wikipedia, the White House includes: six stories and 55,000 ...
