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Termite barrier
You can protect your home from termites with a termite barrier. This can be either a mesh design or a chemical that is placed all around your home. Mesh and rock barriers have higher efficiency but you need the help of professionals for this. If by any chance termites do get to your house, they will make a lot of damages eating your walls and floors. Installing a chemical barrier is not so har ...
Stainless steel chimney hood tips
The chimney hood has many features. It mainly is used as a vent for the kitchen. It takes out all the fumes and vapors in the room and lets fresh air in. It can also recycle the air in the kitchen. Features Check if the exterior of the hood is made of stainless steel as well as the interior. Many times, the interior isn't. The filter should be easily removable at any time, because if ...
Installing basement sinks
Not all basements are equipped with a drainage system. This can be a problem if you are planning on adding a laundry room or bar in your basement. Here are a few steps on how you can do it: Pumps One easy way to create a drainage system is by installing an above-ground water pump. This pump will be installed on the floor of your basement and it will evacuate the waste water. You will jus ...
Home drainage systems
You can see that moisture infiltrates in your basement if it’s cool, damp and musty smelling. If it has mold and mildew signs, then it surely has water infiltrations. One common cause is the poor drainage around the house. This allows moisture to build up in the soil and then get through the walls. You can do something about this problem now and avoid more difficult and more expensive pro ...
Choosing Flowering Shrubs For Your Garden
If you want to add a bit of color and interest to your garden then flowering shrubs are the way to go! If you prepare well, mixing different types, then you can have flowers in your garden no matter the season. As there are so many you can choose from, you should do a bit of research on how to care of them before you start planting. In the shade you can plant Mountain-laurels which grow up ...
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