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Brick fireplaces are designed to handle a lot of abuse from smoke and fire. The damaging effects of smoke, as well as the continuous assault by the weather, can destroy a functional piece of history. In order to extend the life and maintain the beauty of the brick,...
Granite still remains as the most popular choice for a counter top material. Homeowners cannot seem to get enough of the vibrant, rich colors of the natural stone and the glistening polish. In addition, granite is durable and easy to care for when it is properly...
If you have a deck somewhere around the outside of the home, there is a good chance that it is not looking as good as it could. Quite often, homeowners are unaware of the importance of taking good care of the deck. Sometimes, it may need to be re-stained. Other times,...
Painted surfaces look fantastic when they are fresh and new, but give them a few years of wear and tear and they look a little faded and soiled. Exterior paint can be affected by the weather like rain, snow, very hot, and very cold temperatures. Let us not forget...
The New York flooring business includes dozens of different materials in combinations that create hundreds of choices for Tribeca shoppers. Despite the dizzying array of options, Hardwood Floors in Tribeca are still hugely popular. Area experts like New York Wood...
When someone has an aging member of the family in their home, they may want to consider making some changes to the bathroom, so they are less at risk of an injury. There are several enhancements one can make to a bathroom to aid in an elderly person's well-being. One...
The master bathroom is connected to the master bedroom, and is much bigger than an ordinary bathroom. Depending upon the size of the house, the master bathroom might include a shower space, a bathing tub and other plumbing fixtures. Most bathrooms are either tiled or...
In the past, windows and doors were made to provide basic separation of the inside and outside of a home or business. Progress in the development of materials and technology allow better quality, appearance, insulation, and durability than previously available. Doors...
These days, with energy costs and energy efficiency on everyone's mind, the homeowner has to consider what sort of windows to put in the home. Windows are one of the potential "hot spots" for leaks from poor insulation. In summer, this makes the air conditioner work...