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We have referred a lot of folks to replacement units for their faulty Kidde smoke detectors over the past few years. We ran into an issue with our Kidde 1275 units and were forced to replace the units. Providing a plug and play alternative for folks has been a help to many. If you are [...]
One of the most common questions that I am asked when friends are renovating is "Should I use laminate or hardwood?". The answer to this question depends on a few of factors. Location: Primary residence or rental Keep hardwood out of your rental unless you get a screaming deal, don't mind a finish that gets [...]
The benefits of hiring a licensed home contractor definitely out risk the benefits of hiring a unlicensed contractor. Whether a homeowner has plans for kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, or any general home project work, a licensed home contractor should be used no matter the size of the project. As an NC registered contractor I know [...]
To each his own. My brother-in-law once suggested that there is art in some of the photos that we take during a renovation process. I don't necessarily see it, but I am sure that some will. The pictures are generally taken to document the work, wiring, plumbing, framing, and other issues that we might need [...]
If you have a backsplash in your kitchen that you really don't like, but don't want to go to the trouble to do a major tile job, consider some of the peel and stick alternatives. If you can do it for your floors, you can do it for your walls. In addition to that, the [...]
I received an ad via e-mail from Home Depot today. In the ad it discusses the savings that you can achieve with an LED bulb over a traditional Halogen or incandescent bulb. The savings claim really surprised me. The claim is that you could save $30 per year per bulb when replacing your incandescent/halogen with an LED [...]
