Once, state-of-the-art in plumbing was cast-iron drains and brass supply pipes. Now, those materials have been replaced with PVC plastic, copper, and flexible cross-linked polyethylene, known as PEX. But whether the pipes are plastic, metal, or a combination of the two, it's the plumber's skill...
Read MoreOne of the advantages of having carpet in your home is that it dampens the noise around you. In fact, carpeting can create a comfortable, soft feel throughout your home. Carpet can also be a beautiful accessory and can really liven up a room; often,...
Read MoreMany love to “window shop” for homes and find the idea of touring model homes entertaining. If you are serious about buying a home, however, you need to start the process in a lender’s office. Potential buyers benefit in several ways by consulting with a...
Read MoreHouston’s housing market recorded the third-highest sales total in the city’s history in June with record-high prices and fast-paced dealing continuing a torrential pace of sales for the summer. The Houston Association of Realtors reported 7,220 single-family Houston area houses were sold last month. With...
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There are many good reasons to purchase a generator. If you work from home, it can be critical to your business or if you have special health needs, a generator can be lifesaving. During hurricane season with the possibility of strong winds and fallen trees, a generator can come in quite handy.
There are portable generators which are considerably more economical, however, more and more homes are purchasing permanently installed generators. Permanently installed generators are installed outside the home, connected to natural gas or propane fuel and are always ready to provide electricity in the event of a power outage. These units come in weather protected enclosures and are designed to be in service for many years and use an automatic transfer switch. The transfer switch will transfer your home or business energy usage to the generator within seconds when utility-fed power is unavailable. When the utility-fed power has returned, it switches your home back to the utility and shuts down the generator. Permanently installed generators operate without any action or oversight. They even test themselves weekly to ensure they are ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even when you are on vacation.
Water always flows downhill, and by the easiest route possible. That is the basic concept behind a French drain, a slightly sloped trench filled with round gravel and a pipe that diverts water away from your house. The name actually is derived from the name...
Read MoreThere is simply no fun way to pack and move. Packing everything in your home and moving is stressful and can be painful. New homes are wonderful but they come with a price. There are ways, however, that can make the process progress smoothly with...
Read MoreEach July Fourth, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. We are experiencing some of the hottest temperatures and...
Read MoreNothing puts your square footage to better use than a built-in. Whether that means a desk framed within a seldom-used closet or a bookcase tucked into a niche beside the fireplace, built-ins maximize every available inch in your floor plan. Dead spaces can be transformed...
Read MoreDiscerning home buyers always look for the amount of storage a home has before purchasing. Closet space is an important part of the decision process. One of the most utilized closets in a home is probably the coat closet. It sees a lot of traffic....
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