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In the painting industry, dark streaks or patches on the walls, carpets and ceilings are referred to as “ghosting.” Ghosting occurs when soot, dust or mold builds up on surfaces. Moisture, static electricity, cold spots and dust can all lead to ghosting. Cold Spots and Ghosting Cold spots on your walls and ceilings can become…
As a new homeowner, you want to be proud of your home. Forget the risks and feel confident in your home purchase. Homeownership should be a dream come true. When you hire a home inspector, you can alleviate the risks involved. A professional inspector can pinpoint problems that you may not have noticed on your…
You’ve heard the old adage that you have to spend money to make money, right? This concept applies to buying a home, too. When you choose a house, have it looked over by a home inspector. An inspection gives you the information you need to renegotiate the deal you’re getting on the house. If your…
There are a lot of steps to buying a home. If you’re a first-time buyer, it makes sense to get input from as many people as possible. Your realtor can serve as your main source of information when it comes to your home inspection. The home inspector should not only survey the home for big…
During the day, you may not notice outdoor lighting, but it plays an incredible role at night. With the right patio lighting, you can entertain friends well past sunset. String lights provide an Italian piazza backdrop, or you can use lanterns for a tropical feel. The nighttime sky is the limit for crafting the ideal…
That all homeowners should test their water for radon is one of many radon myths abounding out there. In fact, most homeowners only need to test their water for radon after they have done an air radon test. The air test is easier to conduct and may be the only one most homeowners need to…
It’s great that many home- and building owners these days want to hone their DIY skills and make many repairs on their own. However, electricity is no joking matter, and amateurs should leave in-the-wall electrical work to their professional local electrician — at least until they get in the necessary practice. If you do want…
In the summertime, your AC window unit is the love of your life. If you notice that yours is starting to show its age, an easy home maintenance project is replacing your existing unit. Screw in the side filler panels as well as the top rail. Then, set up the unit in the window so…
