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Bathroom Remodeling – You Can Do That

October 21, 2022October 20, 2022 boricua01

Remodel the Bathroom After purchasing an investment home it became clear that we needed to remodel the bathroom. We wanted to change the layout which included relocating the plumbing and fixtures. We plan on living in this house until we sell it so we wanted to feel comfortable while conducting our daily personal hygiene plus remodeling the bathroom makes good financial sense for when we go to sell the property later. We plan on installing high-quality products in a bathroom which should provide a high return on our investment. After…

Bay Windows Add Character And Space To A Home

October 13, 2022October 14, 2022 boricua01

It was the perfect spot. Our California ranch style house had a large picture window in the front room. The window extended from a few inches above the floor to only a few inches below the cathedral ceiling. The walls and ceiling were redwood stained knotty pine and the floor was a matching hardwood. The window looked out over a flower bed, shrubs and the expanse of front lawn. It was the perfect window to be replaced with a bay window. The window was nearly square. It was 72 X…

Reasons To Buy 12v Power Supply For Your Home

October 9, 2022October 14, 2022 boricua01

Introduction: Are you finding some stable and secure power supplies to make your home appliances run smoothly? Well, the 12v power supply is all you need because this power supply is considered to be an all-rounder. It is used and applied in the military, medical, automobiles, automotive, electronics, and in many other fields of life. You must be thinking, why not any other power supply, and why should you use this 12v supply for your home appliances? Well, we have collected the following reasons that will help you choose a…

Enhance Your Garden with Beautiful Edging

September 29, 2022December 18, 2022 boricua01

Garden Border Edging Adding edging around your garden or landscape is as important as the garden itself. The edging frames your garden much like a picture frame. A picture can be interesting and beautiful but it needs a frame to enhance its appearance, so it is with your garden. There are various types of garden edgings. Many people prefer to use something heavy and permanent, like a low brick wall, or rocks set together with mortar. However, not everyone is physically capable of creating such a structure. Bricks set freely…

Using Rain Barrels to Survive Droughts

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 boricua01

Unlimited Water versus Drought Zones If you’re a gardener that has an unlimited supply of water, consider yourself lucky. There are many of us who live in drought zones where the garden and lawn watering rules are very constrictive to the healthy growth of gardens and plants. Many people just give up when they find out how few gallons of water they are permitted to use, but some of us have just found ways to cope with less water. There are many ways to optimize ones garden to conserve water…

Improve your Home by Building a Deck

September 13, 2022September 12, 2022 boricua01

Building a Deck Learning about building decks and home improvement will help you increase the value of your home more in the long run than you may realize. Use this article to help to decide if a deck is for you and your home. Building a deck is not one of the harder home improvement tasks. You will want posts, ledgers, beams, joists, hammer, and a few other tools and resources to get going on building a deck to improve your home. You will also want ledgers, railing parts, concrete…

Common Landscaping Tools For Every Landscaper

August 30, 2022October 6, 2024 boricua01

Do It Yourself Landscaper For the avid do-it-yourself landscaper, the right tools are important. After all, if one wishes to save money on the expenses associated with having a well cared for yard, it is best to make sure that he or she has all of the tools necessary to create an attractive landscape. By understanding some of the most common tools used for basic landscaping needs, you can ensure that you have everything you need to keep your lawn in the best possible shape, bringing delight and distinction to…

5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

August 18, 2022 boricua01

Whether you live in a high-end neighborhood or not, it’s always important to take measures to ensure the safety of your home. Even in the most upstanding neighborhoods, break-ins can happen. No one wants to come home to a ransacked house or have their belongings stolen, so take measures to ensure your home is as safe as possible. Here are five ways you can make your home safer: 1. Invest in a security system At the top of our list is a security system. This is one of the most…

How Home Video Surveillance Works

August 14, 2022February 15, 2023 boricua01

Video Surveillance Systems When they were first introduced, video surveillance systems were mostly used with medium to large businesses. These days however, they are becoming more and more common in homes. Video surveillance security systems are also known as Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) and are used to monitor certain areas around the home and help to protect it from burglars and thieves. The monitor is a key aspect to the video surveillance setup. The monitor will feed the video from the cameras that make up the system. The monitors are…

Conquer Bathroom Clutter Simply and Effectively

August 5, 2022August 15, 2022 boricua01

Too Much Clutter in your Bathroom Bathrooms seem to be notorious for becoming cluttered and unkempt. Between small makeup compacts, medicine bottles, hair accessories, razors and the like, it can be quite easy to lose things in the shuffle. Assess your bathroom and its contents and utilize a few simple ideas and you’ll find more space and tranquility as a result. First, take a good look at your medicine cabinets. Ironically, it’s probably not a good idea to store medicine in your medicine cabinet, as most bathrooms become hot and…