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What to Look for in the Best Fireplace Screens

When it comes to buying fireplace screens I had absolutely no idea just how troublesome this could be, something I learned last year when we finally installed an open fire in the living room. Now when I say troublesome, I don’t mean this particularly in a negative way, rather that the search was nowhere near as easy as I thought that it may be. When it comes to buying the best fireplace screens, I have many options, yet each one offered an enormous variety of sizes, styles, designs and options, which I just wasn’t prepared for. If you are in…

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Simple Tips to Maintain Your Home

Taking care of your home doesn’t always mean hiring repairmen and spending lots of money to fix things. Sometimes a little bit of routine cleaning and maintenance that you can do yourself is the best way to prolong the life of your home and prevent any major problems. In this post, we’ll cover 3 simple tasks you can perform to keep your house in great shape.  Get Professional Help For Pests and Critters  If you’re not a fan of bugs and pests, then pest control is something that’s important to consider. They may not seem like much at first, but…

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5 Home Projects You May Not Want To Do Yourself

Home projects are a pretty typical part of home ownership. Most people who own homes are constantly making updates or remodeling, all in an effort to make their home into a nicer place to live, or to increase its value. There are many home improvements you can easily do yourself, but for some things you are going to want to call in the professionals unless you want to risk ruining your home. Here are some home projects you probably don’t want to do yourself.  Building A Structure If you intend to add on to your home or build a back…

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Loft Extension Prices Guideline for Homeowners

Most homeowners aim to have more space especially when the family is growing bigger or when they accumulate more household items. Loft extension is a great option because it does not require more land space, which you might not have. With the help of a professional architect, the loft area can give you ample space for a study room, extra bedroom, gym space, or storage. However, you should carefully consider the cost by exploring the loft extension prices and guidelines of different companies. Do not worry if you are new to loft conversions. This article has the right insights for…

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How to Make Your Garden Look More Modern

Now that winter is out of the way and summer is right around the corner, it is the perfect time to start planning and making the arrangements for the garden redesign you’ve been putting off for the last few months. With a garden redesign, you have so much choice and options to choose from that it can sometimes become a little overwhelming, especially if you aren’t prepared. However, if there’s one thing that most outdoor renovations try to achieve these days is a modern look and feel. With an abundance of ways to do this, you’ll never be left asking “how?” But to make things a little bit…

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