2017

The first house I bought had bare floors that had seen better days, so I started looking at flooring options with the view that one type of flooring would suit my whole home. I chose pine flooring for every room, and that was a costly mistake. Pine is a softwood, and it didn't hold up well in busy traffic areas. I decided to learn more about different types of flooring that are available before parting with more money, and I started this blog to share what I learned and provide new homeowners with some tips for choosing the right flooring for each room in their home. I hope you find my blog useful.

How to Choose the Best Self-Storage Unit for Your Needs

27 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A self-storage unit can be a great choice for when you simply have too much "stuff" sitting around the house or want to store bulky sporting goods out of the garage and away from your car. There are many storage units on the market today, which is good since it means you're sure to find one that works for your needs, but that can also make it a challenge to narrow down those choices. Read More …

Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About Lockout Services

27 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you've been locked out of your home or car, it's always best to call a locksmith to let you back in, rather than trying to somehow force your way inside. You can easily cause damage to a door lock or a car door by trying to force a lock open, and can also break a house or car window trying to bypass it to get inside. When you do need lockout services for your home or car, note a few misconceptions you might have about this service so you know what to expect when you call a locksmith. Read More …

Is Your Kitchen Space Limited? 3 Must-Have Appliances for Your New Kitchen

23 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you're having a new kitchen installed, but you don't have much room for kitting it out with every fancy appliance on the market, you don't have to compromise on functionality or style. A kitchen refit provides the opportunity to assess what was and wasn't working for you in your old kitchen and to address problem areas that were hindering your enjoyment of using your kitchen. Get rid of all those small appliances and crockery you just don't use and replace single purpose small appliances with multifunctional alternatives that meet your needs but take up a fraction of the space. Read More …

Top Reasons to Invest In Carpet Stretching

21 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

When some people think of carpet cleaning, they assume it is merely about having the carpet washed and dried to eliminate dirt. However, professional carpet cleaning providers will offer a host of other services that function to prolong the life of your carpeting. One of the services that you could opt for after engaging in carpet cleaning is carpet stretching. Carpet stretching functions to eliminate wrinkles and ripples that would be forming on the surface of your carpet. Read More …

Don’t Overlook These Features When Working With a Custom Home Builder

16 June 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

When you're working with a custom home builder, you have the chance to create a home that works for you and your family in particular, rather than settling for a generic, "cookie cutter" floor plan and layout. However, there are some features and options that are easy to overlook when having a home built; note a few of them here and discuss these with your builder, to ensure you wind up with a home that you'll love for years to come. Read More …