Make Sure You Are Ready For A Storm

30 January 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you live in a storm-prone area, you want to make sure that you are ready for whatever may come. You may have to be a few days without power and unable to leave your house in order to make sure that you have food. There are things that you can do to make sure that you are ready for whatever may come. Food and Water Your best plan is to have around three days of food for everyone in your house. Read More 

Preparing Your Home For New Rain Gutters: What You Can Do

27 January 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Rain gutters are essential to your home's ability to keep water away from its foundation. When working properly, your rain gutters act as a guide to lure water runoff from your roof to the porous yard beyond your home's foundation. This keeps your foundation from getting saturated and protects your home against leaks and floods. When your rain gutters are loose, worn from age or damage, or you simply want to have them replaced, you can hire a contractor from a company like Northwest Rain Gutter to complete the work for you. Read More 

Tips For Measuring A Sliding Glass Door For Curtains

27 January 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you have a sliding glass door, there is a good chance that you will want to make sure that you have curtains installed in order to protect your privacy and provide an additional layer of insulation in order to make sure that your heat doesn't escape too quickly. Here are some tips for measuring your sliding glass door to order curtains. 1. Measure Both Sides of the Door Go to the left side of the sliding glass door and measure the height from the top of the door's frame to the ground. Read More 

Tips For Storing Collectible Toys

26 January 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A large collection of of collectible toys may be hard to keep and display at home, especially if you don't have a lot of space to begin with. This is where a storage unit can be an invaluable asset. You can keep your collection safe without it over running your home. The following tips will help you store it successfully. Tip #1: Consider climate conditions Storage units come in two main varieties – those that are climate controlled and those that are not. Read More 

Tips For Changing Your Attic Into A Living Space

25 January 2017
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

If you are a homeowner, chances are good that you want to squeeze every last inch of living space out of your house as possible in order to maximize the amount of money that you paid for it. This means that you are going to want to make sure that your attic is as livable as possible. Here are some tips for converting your attic into a space where people can sleep or hang out. Read More