• Understanding Various Types of External Window Treatments for Your Home

    For better protection around your home's windows or around the framework of a screened-in porch or sunroom, you might invest in shades, blind, or roller shutters. These window treatments can help block out sunlight and keep your home's interior better insulated against heat, cold, and even noise. They can also provide protection against potential intruders, and protect windows from breakage during storms. Since there are many different types of external window treatments you might choose for your home, you might note a few of those different styles here.
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  • Choosing Between a Gas or Wood Heater

    A heater or fireplace in your home can add warmth and style, creating a great focal point in a room; it makes a space cosier and more inviting, especially during cold winter weather. When you're ready to have a heater installed, you will usually need to choose between gas or wood; since both have their advantages and disadvantages, note a few differences between these models so you can ensure you choose the best one for your home.
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  • 3 Occasions When You Should Consider a Frameless Shower Screen

    The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in any home. If you are planning a bathroom renovation, you may not have considered installing frameless shower screens. As the name suggest, a frameless shower screen is a glass panel which does not have a frame surrounding it. Below is a guide to 3 setups which may benefit from the installation of a frameless shower screen. Small Bathroom If the bathroom in your home is quite small, you are probably looking for ways to save space.
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  • 5 Things to Do If You Crash Your Car Into Your Garage Door

    If you've backed your car into your garage door, you are not alone. This is a relatively common occurrence, but unfortunately, depending on how hard you hit the door, it can have a range of consequences. Here's what you need to do if it happens. 1. Check If the Opening Mechanism Works After you have got your car back into its regular parking spot and turned it off, you should check to see if the automatic garage door opener still works.
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  • 3 Qualities of a Burglar-proofed Entryway

    Your front, back and garage doors are your first line of defence against a potential burglar. It is not enough to just have a door and one lock, particularly today when criminals have become more adept at their game. A strong front door and a weak back door still leaves you vulnerable in cause of attack. A rule of thumb is to ensure that all your exterior doors have the same level of security.
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  • Do Your Garage Door Springs Need Repair? 4 Ways to Find Out

    Garage doors are used every day. Unfortunately, many homeowners rarely take time to inspect the condition or even the performance of their garage doors. This makes it hard for them to spot any faulty issues early enough and they end up with costly repairs. Among the major components of your garage door is the springs. Whether your doors have torsion springs or extension springs, the daily operation of your door subjects the springs to constant stress that may cause their deterioration.
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  • Door Repairs: Tips to Remedying Squeaky Doors

    Over time, you may find that your doors have become much noisier than normal. This noise will typically manifest as squeaking due to the numerous movable parts that comprise doors. Some homeowners may opt to ignore this squeaking, assuming that it would be too difficult to remedy on their own. The truth though is that it is not hard to troubleshoot the cause of the squeaking and possibly fix it on your own.
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  • Don't Let The Mouse In The House! 2 Ways To Mouse-Proof Your Garage Door

    Mice are pesky creatures, and they will do anything to find a way into your home to gain access to warmth and food. Many homeowners overlook the garage door as a possible weak link when it comes to keeping mice out of the house. As a first-time homeowner, it's time to take a closer look at your garage door to make sure you're not inadvertently letting uninvited squeaking guests into your home.
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