15 October 2014
Agreeing to a tenancy with a landlord results in you having rights with regards to the property, but with these rights come some responsibilities. The tenancy agreement may differ from one landlord or letting agent to another, but your basic rights will be the same. In order to have these rights, you must act in a responsible manner when using the property. This article will take a look at what that means in more detail.
15 October 2014
If you want to give your home a new look, there are many things that you can do. Adding cedar decking is a great option for changing the look of your deck. Replacing the decking on your deck is a simple job that you can do to change the look of your deck. Following a few simple steps, you will be able to replace all the decking boards on your deck over the weekend.
15 October 2014
Most traditional bathrooms usually consist of a bath tub with a faucet and shower head that is concealed through the use of a shower curtain. While a shower curtain gets the job done as far as privacy is concerned, it can also be higher maintenance than more modern shower enclosures. Here are just a few reasons why more homeowners today are looking at glass shower doors and enclosures when it's time for a bathroom remodel.
15 October 2014
Roosting birds in a Spanish tile roof can cause damage to the flashing and underlayment, causing deterioration and leaks. Nesting birds also deposit large piles of droppings in the yard below their nests, which can pose a health risk to the home's inhabitants. The best way to prevent this problem is to keep the birds from nesting on the roof in the first place. There are many homemade ways to do this:
15 October 2014
While cedar siding is great for giving a home a more rustic look, you do not want your siding to cause your home to look old or run down. When cedar siding breaks by cracking, fading, or curling, it can become contagious and eventually spread to nearby pieces of siding. It is important to replace these damaged sections immediately, as problems with the cedar siding will only get worse if they are ignored.
15 October 2014
Crawl spaces are vented areas of homes that are supposed to serve the purpose of removing moisture from inside of properties. Under ideal conditions, the moisture would evaporate from inside of the crawl spaces. Unfortunately, sometimes these areas of homes do not deliver on their intended purpose, and this can result in a few nightmares for property owners. Read on to learn why you could benefit from getting the crawl space areas of your property waterproofed.
14 October 2014
If you are planning to replace one of your home's light fixtures, you may be concerned about avoiding electrocuting or starting an electrical fire. Below are some safety tips that will help you complete the job while minimizing any electrical risks. Check For Electrical Current Using A Multimeter The very first thing you need to do is to make sure that there is no electrical current feeding the light fixture. Even if you have turned off the juice at the breaker box, there could still be some electricity running through the wires.