When summer comes, there’s nothing better than sitting on the patio, sipping a cold drink and soaking up the sun. But the arrival of summer usually brings mosquitoes with it. Lots of them. Recent figures indicate that there are more than 200 million insects for each human on the planet. In fact, there are more …
Wood paneling can make for a trendy and rustic look in your home. It can transform a surface and improve the look of a room with ease. This is why stick on wood planks, or peel and stick shiplap planks, make such a great decorating tool. They are quick and easy to use and allow …
Hurricanes can be hugely frightening things, there is no doubt about this and it is something that anyone who has ever lived through a major hurricane is likely to be able to attest to. After all, just one hurricane alone is likely to deposit very nearly two and a half trillion gallons of rain over …
A modern American house or public building will have a number of utilities running day and night, ranging from the insulation in the walls and attic to electricity and the plumbing and sewage mains. Plumbing is hardly a new concept; the Romans had early sewage infrastructure, and they coated their pipes with lead. This is …
A typical American may move several times in their lifetime, but they don’t usually do this alone unless they live lean and have a minimalist inventory of items. In most cases, a local move, such as going from one neighborhood to another, may call for hiring local movers to help them, and a household may …
From heating costs to cooling costs, energy costs in the typical home are high (particularly here in the United States). After all, it is far from uncommon for the typical family to spend far too much money on energy costs alone over the course of a single year. As a matter of fact, this is …