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Home May 8, 2025 Larry Sorensen

Do You Need Underpinnings for a Walk-Out Basement? A Structural Guide

Adding a walk-out basement to your home can significantly increase your living space and property value. However, one critical question often arises during planning: do you need underpinnings for a walk-out basement? According to Aluneed LTD (a specialist in basement waterproofing in Toronto), the answer isn’t always straightforward and depends on several factors specific to your […]

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Home February 24, 2023 Larry Sorensen

What is Central Air Conditioning?

An air conditioning system plays an important role in the quality of the air that circulates inside your home. When the hot or humid season arrives, an AC unit will help lower the temperature inside your dwelling, says a seasoned provider of air conditioning in Sutherland Shire (http://easternairconditioning.com.au/) . There are different types of air […]

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Home, Home Improvement February 13, 2023 Larry Sorensen

How to Get Lipstick Out of Carpet?

When lipstick gets into the carpets, it is normal to worry that the stain will be stuck there forever. Lipstick is notoriously bad at getting stuck in the fibers of any carpet and leaving a very bright stain there as well. The good news is there are a few steps that you can take to […]

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Home January 29, 2023 Larry Sorensen

Can Ticks Live In Couches?

Ticks can be a pesky pest that will try to get into your home. If you are not careful, they will have a chance to get into your furniture and your carpet, laying their eggs and causing an infestation. As you are cleaning your home and making sure that you are not dealing with ticks, […]

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Home, Home Improvement January 27, 2023 Larry Sorensen

How To Choose Baseboards For Your Home

Baseboards are a great way to add value and style to your home. It can really help accentuate the feel of the room as well as make it appear larger, explains a seasoned building company in London, VDL Construction. However, if you choose a baseboard that doesn’t go well with the room it can hinder […]

Can You Live In A House During Foundation Repair?

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Home, Home Improvement January 27, 2023 Larry Sorensen

Can You Live In A House During Foundation Repair?

You decided to go forward with repairing the foundation of your home. Good thinking. So the question is: can you live in a house that is undergoing foundation repair? The answer is yes. You can still stay inside your house during foundation repair. That’s because when done properly, it is safe, and little to no […]

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Home January 17, 2023 Larry Sorensen

What Happens When Water Gets In Your Walls?

Water can cause a number of issues in your home, especially when it is able to get into the walls and cause damage there. It is best to find ways to make sure that the water does not get into the home at all. But what will happen when water is allowed to get into […]

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Home January 15, 2023 Larry Sorensen

Do Moving Companies Cancel in the Rain?

Moving day can be a really crazy time in your life. I know it is for me, but at the same time it can be an exciting time. You could be going to college, starting a family, or just owning your first place. Either way we don’t go through it along. If you don’t have […]

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Home, Home Improvement January 13, 2023 Larry Sorensen

How to Clean Oil Off Garage Floors

We have all caused a mess on floors. Oil spilled on a garage floor can be especially difficult to take care of, according to local cleaners in Birmingham, LMS Cleaning Services. Especially when you do not know the right equipment and tools to battles against stains. Accidents can happen, but that does not mean you […]

Can You Use A Dimmer Switch on Flourescent Lights?

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Gadgets, Home, Home Improvement January 11, 2023 Larry Sorensen

Can You Use A Dimmer Switch on Flourescent Lights?

Before understanding the truth behind this concept, I often wonder and ask myself if one can dim fluorescent light. Well, the good news is that, yes! You can dim the fluorescent light, but specific considerations must be applied, explains a professional and experienced electrician in Hertfordshire, Theedam Electrics. On the other hand, it is possible […]

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