Tag Archive For "Pennsylvania"
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How to Prevent Your Pipes from Freezing
One of the worst situations a homeowner can find themselves facing in winter is having their pipes freeze, and when a pipe freezes, it can burst, potentially causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to your home’s plumbing. And, unfortunately, winters in Pennsylvania are harsh and long lasting, making it very easy for your pipes …
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Winter Plumbing Tips for Pennsylvania Homeowners
We’re smack dab in the middle of winter in Pennsylvania, which means very cold weather. And this cold weather can be particularly hard on your plumbing. Winter is the most difficult time of year to keep your plumbing running smoothly, and serious problems can happen without much warning, which is why you need to be …
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How to Make Your Small Bathroom Look Huge
Let’s face it: nobody has a bathroom that’s as large as they’d like it. We all would love a gigantic bathroom with a beautiful claw-foot tub in the middle and an open shower taking up one wall. Most of us, however, have much smaller bathrooms that never seem large enough. Even when the time comes …
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Signs Your Philadelphia Row House Needs a Fresh Coat of Paint
House painting in the spring is almost a time-honored tradition, albeit one that most homeowners dread. It can be hard to know if the time is right to give your house a fresh coat of paint, and naturally, nobody wants to face the time, expense and hassle until they have to. Waiting too long, however, …
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Ways to Save When Remodeling Your Bathroom in PA
Along with the kitchen, bathrooms are the most popular room in the home to remodel. They are also viewed as an expensive project. This doesn’t have to be the case, however. There are a number of very economical ways to give your bathroom the facelift it so desperately needs, and a professional contractor can help. …
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Which Type of Flooring Is Best for Your Philadelphia Home?
So you’ve decided that this coming spring, you’re going to take on a major home improvement project: putting in some new flooring for your home in Eastern PA. Maybe your carpeting is looking worn and threadbare. Maybe you’ve always wanted a natural wood look. Possibly, it’s just time for something new and fresh. The big …
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How Carpet Installation Works
People don’t often take the time to think about how important carpeting is to your home. Not only does it pad your feet and enable you to walk around comfortably, but it helps with insulation, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. It helps to dampen noise and keep your home peaceful and …
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How to Choose a Contractor for Your Roof Replacement
The roof is kind of like the glue that holds your home together, so naturally, you wouldn’t want someone to do a poor job on it. A roof that is not installed correctly can be more prone to leaks and won’t last you as long as it should. When you follow these steps to hire …
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Reasons to Hire a Professional for Water Heater Installation and Repair
In a world where all knowledge is at your fingertips, you may feel inspired to take on more projects around the house. Sure, installing a new water heater by yourself seems like it’s easy enough and could save you some cash, but there are major drawbacks to such a decision. Instead of struggling through the …
Why You Should Hire a Contractor for Central Heating Installation
The winter can seem to drag on and on, especially in areas like Philadelphia, which puts stress on your home’s heating system. This stress can lead to normal wear and tear on your heater, which means that you might need to get a new system installed. If you’re thinking it’s time for a new central …
