When you walk into homes with multiple levels, there is a common theme among the kitchen areas. The kitchens always seem to be on the home’s ground floor and are rarely on the second floor. This floor plan has always been a part of the traditional home layout, with the kitchen leading to the living …
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Shingle roofs are very common across the US and account for over 80% of all residential roofing. There are many types of shingle roofs ranging from wood to plastic, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s discuss why roofs are made of shingles. Here’s why roofs are made of shingles: Shingles are the most common …
There are many types and uses for pipes, and most of them are round in shape. This can’t be a coincidence so I decided to research why pipes are made round rather than square. It surprised me to learn that pipes are round based on significant strength, performance, and cost advantages over square pipes. Here …
If you have a garage, you may have thought of renovating it or even making it into a spare bedroom for potential guests. Whatever your remodeling goals, we all can add a little more living space to our homes. However, there are some key things to consider whenever you are looking to remodel your home. …
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Garages are an expensive part of a house. Consider whether a garage is necessary before moving house or building one. Some people assume a garage is necessary based on tradition and resale value. But they forget to take into account the alternatives to a garage and this can be a costly mistake. Let’s take a …
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The boiler is one of the most essential appliances in your home and it’s important to know when to replace a boiler. Boilers provide heat and hot water. When it fails to operate there will be no hot showers or central heating. A boiler is part of a home’s thermal heating system. It is the …
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