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Choosing the Wood Finish to Fit Your Style
Choosing hardwood flooring for your home is a fantastic decision, both for its longevity and its distinct, eye catching appearance. However, after you’ve chosen the right hardwood for your home, there is still one more important decision to make: What kind of finish will you use?
How to Prevent Wood Warping in High Traffic Areas
Hardwood flooring is a great choice for almost any home, offering superior durability and a one of a kind appearance. However, although wood is extremely resistant to most stresses, too much exposure to moisture can result in warping. Because the hardwood in your home is such a large investment, it’s crucial you do everything you …
The Hardwood Gold Mine: Restoring Hardwoods Found in Older Homes
There are a number of reasons you could choose to buy an older home. First, older homes have a lot of character that’s hard to find in newer models. Secondly, older homes can sometimes be found at a much lower costs, allowing you to get more bang for your buck. However, one benefit of buying …
Going Green: Choosing Non-Toxic Adhesives and Finishes
One of the hottest, most exciting trends for homeowners in recent years has been the desire to make their homes environmentally friendly. From top to bottom, homeowners are trying to use green products in their homes, and this extends to the adhesives and finishes used on flooring.
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October 27, 2016 Newsletter
Some good news… The carpet cost guide is here! As we continue to establish ourselves as the definitive authority on all things cost when it comes to home improvement, weíre happy to announce that our carpet cost guide is up! Check it out to learn about every detail that goes into calculating the …
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October 12, 2016 Newsletter
866-977-3897 Some good news… ServiceWhale wasfeatured on The Next Web! We’re honored to have been featured on The Next Web! Bryan Clark writes, “ServiceWhale has the potential to make life easier on anyone. Personally, if it saves me the effort of picking up the phone and dialing, I’m all in. Read the …
Causes of a Continuously Running Toilet
You hear that telltale noise coming from the bathroom, but you know that nobody has been in there for hours. Why is your toilet still running? While this isn’t cause for alarm, having a continuously running toilet can seriously run up your water bill.
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How Much Does a New Water Heater Cost?
Due to the wide variety of water heaters available today, it can be hard for you to know which model is right for your home, both in terms of cost and performance. The water heater that you ultimately choose for your home will depend on several factors, including whether the heater runs on gas or …
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How to Estimate the Cost of a Plumbing Project
Plumbing projects have a tendency to spring up out of nowhere. You don’t often see a leaky pipe or a broken garbage disposal coming ahead of time. That being said, you probably don’t have a budget set aside for emergency plumbing problems.
Effects of Hard Water on Your Home
Do you have hard water in your home? Although you may have heard the term before, few homeowners are actually aware what hard water is and what effects it can have on your home. If you suspect that your home might be experiencing hard water, it’s important that you find out for sure so that …
