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How to Detect Electric Water Heater Problems

Knowing your electric water heater won’t last forever gives you all the incentive you need to keep a watchful eye on it. Just to put some numbers to it, your water heater has a projected lifespan of 10-12 years (up to 20 years if you have a tankless system).  Once it hits 6 or 7 years old, problems are more likely to occur. But, by keeping an eye on things, you’ll be able to spot early warning signs and have...

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Things You Should Never Store in Your Garage.

In a perfect world, there would be a place for everything and everything would have its place. In the real world, storage space seems to be at a premium and, as a result, certain items get tossed into the garage for lack of a better option. And that’s fine for some items, others can become damaged or can pose a safety risk to your home and family. Read on to find out which items you should never keep in the...

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Two Options for Replacing Your Worn-out Bathtub

If you’re ready to replace your tub “just because” or as part of a larger bath remodeling project, you might be in awe of all the shapes and sizes they come in these days. But here’s one thing that hasn’t changed:  you still have two basic options to choose from porcelain over cast iron or fiberglass. Which material is right for you?  Let’s have a look: Porcelain Over Cast Iron Cast iron has been the trusted material for bathtubs for...

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How to Plan Your Kitchen Upgrade

When thinking about redecorating or remodeling your home, you may only know that you want a change, but be unsure of where to start. Using the STENT approach (Size, Time, Environment, Need, and Technology) you can figure out what your space needs and how to make it function at its very best. Follow this step-by-step process, and you’ll find yourself looking at your kitchen, and what might become of it, in a whole new way: Size The size and shape...

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Why A Water Heater Inspection is So Important

Whether it’s in your mind, on a spreadsheet, or on a pad of paper, we all have a list somewhere of things that need to be done with regularity.  Like scheduling dental exams every six months.  Having your car’s oil changed every 5,000 miles.  And whatever else you tend to on an ongoing basis. Well, here’s one more item for that list, and trust us, this one is super important:  annual water heater performance and safety inspections. For starters, all kinds...

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Low-Cost Bathroom Upgrades

Remodeling your bathroom doesn’t have to be a massive, budget-breaking endeavor. Just making a few small changes can make a huge difference in the way it looks while also adding greater functionality and convenience. Is your bathroom tiny? An over-the-toilet storage shelf gives you added space. You also can add shelving around the top of the wall, even above your combo tub and shower to store towels and toiletries. Baskets, baskets, baskets. Use small baskets or fabric bins to keep...

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