Be sure to follow the progress of Tropical Storm Colin.
Tropical Storm Colin has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and will bring the threat of heavy rain to parts of Florida and the Southeast Monday and Tuesday.
Colin has become the record-earliest third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
How can you get your insurance company to pay for roof damage? This is an excellent question. Maybe you currently have roof damage but you are fearing what the insurance company is going to say after filing the claim.
Believe it or not the type of paint you use absolutely makes a difference. Why? Well a good example of this would be using paint that you would use on metal buildings on a baby’s nursery. You definitely do not want to make this mistake as there is a variety of paint out there for specific projects. Let me break down different kinds of paint that you would use on specific projects to give you an idea how it makes a difference.
Washing windows or anything that contains glass can be a challenging task. How so? Well, how many times after washing your windows etc., have you encountered nasty streaks? Streaks are fortunately easy to prevent with a little attention to detail. Here are some handy tips to avoid those unsightly streaks according to Handy Household Hints.
Before you go and purchase a pressure washer let’s take a brief look at the definition of a pressure washer and what it exactly entails.
According to Wikipedia a pressure washer is a “mechanical sprayer that uses high-pressure water to clean and remove mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles, and concrete road surfaces.”
One of the most costly issues a building can have is caused by water getting in and causing damage to the various building materials. Water intrusion is responsible for rust, spalling…
Obviously you don’t want to paint when it is raining, foggy, soggy, or moist. This should be common sense as painting wet surfaces only result in sloppy work. If you are unsure of what the forecast holds for your painting project it would be best to find that out a head of time so you can make proper plans.
Have you ever discovered that you are all out of certain cleaners on the quest to clean your home? Maybe you were about to clean the windows and discovered you are completely out of window and glass cleaner. I have been there and it’s so very frustrating isn’t it? Soap and water just leaves nasty streaks and who wants that? Not me and surely not you either
Have you ever stared at your windows and thought; “I definitely need new windows, but what is the best type of window for my house?’ This can be tricky as there are a variety of windows to choose from. But what would look good on your house? Before making any decisions let’s take a look at a few types of windows available on the market today
Are you a fan of living a “green” lifestyle? If so, did you know that there is an eco-friendly way of painting your house? Believe it or not there is such a thing as eco-friendly paint
Are you concerned that water may leak through your basement causing you to pump out large quantities of water resulting in massive damage? With more and more rain most likely to…
You are about to paint your house but can’t seem to decide which painting tool to use to get the job done. Which is more effective, a paint roller or a paint…
Part of your spring cleaning routine most likely includes washing your windows. What about window sills? It is so easy to forget about this part of a window but it should…
Before I discuss a brief overview of how to care and maintain plantation shutters, what exactly are plantation shutters? According to your city resource, they are “built-in” window treatments that provide…
Are you trying to sell your home? This is definitely a buyers market but trying to sell a home is on the trickier side these days. I recently heard a few…
Paint is designed to coat and protect surfaces, and give it aesthetic appeal. Waterproofing is applied much thicker and is designed to flex with your building. Your building does flex and…