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Helicopters? Whirly-birds? Tassels? Whatever you call them, they are back to clog your gutters!
We all love trees. They provide ever-changing beauty and character to our landscaping, not to mention their importance to the environment and the air we breathe. But trees also create a necessity for home maintenance, including gutter cleaning. “We often think of trees as causing a problem in the fall when they shed their leaves, but...
Read MoreA clean home from Pristine Clean can help you get more joy out of summer in your own back yard
A relatively warm winter combined with a rainy spring has led to an abundance of moss, mildew, algae, and grime on our homes, including siding, gutters, roofs, driveways, patios, and sidewalks—pretty much any surface. The result is a dinginess that can transform an otherwise beautiful home into one lacking in curb appeal. But it’s not...
Read MoreThe professionals at MDG Flooring America don’t just install beautiful, on-trend flooring, they’ve also made it their mission to create a legacy of trust
A brief exploration through local social media groups will often deliver countless tales of unreliable and problematic contractors and home improvement vendors. Scott Powers, vice president of sales for MDG Flooring America, isn’t surprised. “Unfortunately, trust can be a problem in our business today,” Scott laments. “That’s...
Read MoreExclusively from Window City Pros, Protech vinyl replacement windows keep you comfortable while saving you money
This winter, American families paid 13 percent more to heat their homes than they paid last year, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) estimated. The average family’s cooling costs last summer increased 33 percent compared with 2021, NEADA said. “Energy bills are skyrocketing,” summarizes Chad Howman, owner of...
Read MoreHere’s how to turn your tax refund into a gorgeous, affordable new kitchen from Northeast Factory Direct
This spring, the IRS is expected to refund about $1.1 trillion in overpaid taxes from 2022. If a portion of that interest-free loan to the government has your name on it, you may want to wisely invest it in your home—the average refund of close to $4,000 would put you well on your way toward a remarkable new kitchen, suggests Angelo...
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