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  • Hiring a Trustworthy Locksmith for Your Home: 3 Factors to Consider

    2 April 2015

    Whether you wish to reinforce or change your current door locks, need a safe serviced, or you are locked out of your home, not all locksmiths can provide the desired quality of service. As such, it is important to have a reliable locksmith at your disposal every time you have to solve a key-related problem in your home. But, how can you ensure that the individual fixing your problem is trustworthy?

  • Steps to Take to Safely Move Your Upright Piano

    23 March 2015

    Your upright piano may be one of your most cherished possessions. You may be worried about its welfare during your upcoming move to another state. Yet with some preparation and some expert help, all that worrying could be in vain. What do you need to consider? It's best to ensure that your moving company has some experience in this area. They will need a sufficient amount of help in order to lift this item, as they definitely weigh a lot.

  • Home improvement: 4 Tips to Having an Ideal Paver Patio

    10 March 2015

    Designing and building a paver patio is not an easy task. You need to account for a lot of factors including the drainage, land architecture and surface levelling. You also need to ensure that the patio is built to last for generations if you really want to spend your money's worth. So before you get to work, here are some amazing tips to put into consideration for the best results.

  • How To Choose The Right Air Conditioner

    26 February 2015

    The summer heat can get quite uncomfortable, and you really don't have to persevere through it when you can get an energy efficient air conditioner to keep you cosy. Picking the right air conditioner is an investment worth making. To ensure the most reliable comfort, here are some tips you can use before purchasing one. Energy efficiency Check the EER, which is the energy efficiency ratio that is gotten by comparing the cooling capacity of the AC to the input power it receives.

  • Interior Design Ideas For Small Shops

    17 February 2015

    The thing about doing the interior design in a small retail shop is that it should ultimately be aimed at making the most out of the small available space.  This simply means that you and your shop fitter need to come up with a solid strategy about how your products will be organized as well as the interior design that will go into the small space.   There are a number of ways through which your interior design choices can maximize the usage of the little available space.

  • Advantages of Choosing A-Grade Teak Furniture

    30 January 2015

    The grading of wood is important when purchasing teak furniture. While this material is highly desirable because of its incredible properties, the pieces sold have dissimilarities in terms of quality. A-grade teak is the most expensive type and it is identified as the best natural material when compared to the B and C variants. It is ideal for production of both indoor and outdoor furniture. Consider these main benefits of choosing to use this high grade wood.

  • Services Offered By An Emergency Carpet Repair Company

    26 January 2015

    When you think of carpet repair, you typically don't think of a service that you need performed the same day something goes wrong, but there are several situations involving your carpet that require immediate repair to prevent further damage. In those instances, you will need to call on an emergency carpet repair company, and if you're not sure when it's appropriate to hire these professionals, here are the services they can offer you.

  • Things to Know About Waterproofing Your Basement

    14 January 2015

    When you have a basement, one of the biggest maintenance issues is ensuring that the basement doesn't leak. This is usually not something you can do on your own, as there are numerous areas in your basement that need sealing, and some of those areas are so small that you may not have the trained eye to spot them. So if you're about to hire a contractor to do the work, here are some important things to know about waterproofing your basement.

  • Curtain Call: 4 Unique Ideas for Installing Curtains in Small Homes

    8 January 2015

    There's plenty you can do to make your home seem more spacious and airy than it is; curtains may prove to be the answer you're looking for. Windows are essential for adequate ventilation in every room especially for smaller homes, so window treatments can make or break a room's aesthetic appeal. While curtains are obviously meant to set on windows, they aren't the only place you can use curtains in your home.