Category Archive For "Interior"
The Six Considerations When Selecting Hardwood for Your Home
The addition of hardwood flooring to your home can add character, charm and timeless beauty. When you’ve made the decision to enhance your current flooring situation with hardwood, there are six considerations to take into account. Reading through this list will help you select the right hardwood flooring for your home. If you have any …
What to Do When Your AC Unit is Not Producing Cold Air
Summer is officially here and the mercury is rising as proof. Heat waves are rolling across the country, setting record high temperatures across much of the southwest. But just because a record isn’t being set, it in no way means that air conditioning units are staying off. In fact, air conditioning itself is quickly being …
AC Window Unit Proper Maintenance Guide
The summer season is the perfect time to start looking into cooling systems for your home. The appropriate AC unit will do wonders for your comfort. You will stay cool and refreshed while saving money. That is an ideal combination. ServiceWhale is a green company that specializes in energy efficient products and installation. We provide …
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4 Things to Know about Hot Water Floor Heating
The dreaded long walk from the bedroom across soft carpet to freezing tile or hardwood in the morning just for coffee makes even the soundest sleeper toss and turn just a little bit. There are better ways than having to buy slippers, wear uncomfortable socks or makeshift stepping stones out of the throw pillows found …
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5 Rustic Design Considerations for a Bathroom Remodel
Rustic-What Does It Mean to You? When you hear the word rustic, what do you envision? For some people it is roughhewn planks, dirt floors, tumbleweeds blowing across the American Western frontier. For others, it’s white washed walls with driftwood and sand instead of yard. When it comes to decorating, the term rustic typically means …
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What Are Showerhead Water Heaters?
Showerhead water heaters electrically heat the water to a comfortable bathing temperature as it flows out of your showerhead. The most common places to find showerhead water heaters are in countries with warmer climates. Depending on the climate where you live and the type of shower you have in mind, you might want to consider …
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Replacing Floor Joists DIY-Style
Joists are what provide the structure and support of your home’s floor. Over time, due to factors like rot, termites and other issues, your joists may start to become unstable and require replacement. While replacing floor joists may be too daunting a task for many, homeowners with a do-it-yourself streak and a lot of determination …
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Painting a Ceramic Tile Floor
There are many ways to add flare to a house to make it seem new and give a brighter feel to a room or the whole house. Of course you could buy drapes or new furniture or paint the walls, but why not be a little different? Painting the floors in your home can add …
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How Preventative Plumbing can Save you Money
Regular upkeep on all of your home’s pieces and parts will keep them operating in peak condition, which is sure to save you money. The average cost of water and sewer utility service has risen steadily in the last several year. In fact, in 2015, the country wide average was up 6%, more than almost …
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Using Your Bathroom Remodel to Help Save Space
Your bathroom is one of the primary areas in your home that will go through wear and tear. At some point, you may decide to remodel the space and give it a fresh look. Remodeling an area in your home serves many purposes. It updates the look and feel of a room while the necessary …
