You probably think a deck is ... just a deck. For some homeowners, knowing what a floating deck is could save you time and money. Also called a free standing deck, what does this mean and why does it matter? Most decks are attached to a house (see below) while floating decks (above) are not …
Popular Home Siding Varies by Region
Most homeowners don't think about their home siding beyond the color because it's simply part of the house. Even when you build a house, production builders offer color choices but maintain consistent siding in their communities. This means the only time you get to pick your home siding is when you …
Matte Paint: Same as Flat Paint?
Matte paint is one of two "no sheen" paints. The other one is flat finish paints. Some websites don't even mention matte paint or ... imply they're different names for the same type of paint. When you dig further, you can find out what makes matte paint different. Names matter so lets start by …
Best MERV Ratings For HVAC Filters that Keep Your Home Healthy & Save You Money
The minimum efficiency reporting value or MERV rating, is used to rate the effectiveness of air filters. The rating system was designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in 1987. Cheaper filters won't trap as many particles & need to …
Where is My Dining Room Chandelier?
A dining room chandelier provides light and ambiance for this often forgotten room (read: The Unused Dining Room Dilemma). Like a beautiful piece of jewelry, dining room chandeliers often act as the room's focal point. With an open floor plan, your dining room needs something to define its' space. …
44 Homeowner Electrical Checklist Tips
Building a house involves lots of decisions. An electrical checklist will save you money by helping you identify where you want outlets and wall switches placed during construction. That's because it's much cheaper to move electrical boxes and wiring when the walls are open. Once the walls are …
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