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A dishwasher is a convenient appliance to have in your kitchen. It can help you save time while making sure your dishes are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Buying a dishwasher for the first time, however, can be confusing. There are many models available, and in order to figure out which one is right for you, you’ll have to take a number of factors into account. Here are some things to keep in mind as you shop for a dishwasher.

Size

When buying a dishwasher, you’ll find there are two main width options. Standard dishwashers are 24 inches wide and are usually big enough to hold ten place settings. Compact models are 18 inches wide and can generally fit eight place settings. Although compact dishwashers usually have a more affordable price tag, you may end up running them more frequently, resulting in a higher water bill. In terms of height, … READ MORE

Tony Curtis by — July 5, 2018 in Kitchen Product
A Pool For The Family To Enjoy

You’ve made the decision to install a pool that your family can enjoy. However, there are numerous pool designs to choose from that might make it hard to make a final decision about the one that you want in your yard. Talk to a fiberglass pools St. Louis County MO company to get a few ideas while putting the suggestions offered with your own thoughts to create a pool that suits your needs and desires and that also offers a few customized details.

A Pool For The Family To Enjoy

Another option to consider if you want an area where you can relax is to create a recessed lounge. The area is designed so that it’s inside the shallow end of the pool instead of along the perimeter of the pool. You can put a table in the center of benches or chairs as well as a few steps that lead from the lounge to get outside … READ MORE

Tony Curtis by — July 5, 2018 in Home Design Ideas

Florida is home to some of the wildest weather in the country.  People who live here experience everything from severe droughts to catastrophic hurricanes that strike when people least expect them.  The toll the weather takes on the houses in this state is often devastating and expensive.

After your home’s roof has been torn apart by a storm or cracked because of severe heat and drought, you only have a matter of time to make the needed repairs.  With professional roofing, repairs, and emergency tarping Kissimmee FL homeowners like you may be able to restore your home’s integrity and value quickly.

Restoring Your Home after a Natural Disaster

Calling for Immediate Help

After the storm has passed, your first thoughts might revolve around what you need to do to get your home back in livable shape.  Your first call can be to a professional roofing contractor who has the time, energy, and experience needed to inspect the … READ MORE

Tony Curtis by — June 14, 2018 in Home Repair

Dry rot is a threat in every property in which moisture levels rise to 20% or higher. This can be in a closed off room, an attic, a cellar, a poorly ventilated space, caused by an outstanding plumbing repair, a hole in the roof or a drainage issue, but remedial dry rot treatment from wood rot specialists is imperative; the sooner, the better.

Dry Rot Treatment

However, it’s true that prevention is better than cure, so by acting today to ensure that dry rot cannot take hold in timber if there is an elevated moisture level, you can shield yourself from significant expense, and stress.

The airborne fungal spores are always present, they simply need the right conditions to embed themselves in untreated timber and to fruit across an ever-expanding area.

Dry rot is often more devastating than wet rot

As dry rot can present significant risks to a property’s structural integrity, health … READ MORE

Tony Curtis by — June 12, 2018 in Home Care

Home Gardening IdeasHave you ever tried beginning plants from seeds? Symmetry will often be visually attractive, and the lines of this Notting Hill garden beautifully mirror the curved elements of the house. An undulating glass conversatory which leads on to a garden for entertaining, and a target-shaped combination of paving slabs and bricks focuses the eye to the central dining space. A similarly symmetrical scheme would function well in a much smaller sized space: just like in the house, preserving order avoids the sense of an overly cluttered space and creates a feeling of calm.

Wooden decking and box hedges are an instant winner when it comes to smartening a compact space. Add a chic café table and chairs and we couldn’t imagine a lovelier spot for breakfast. Lighting is the simplest way to develop mood in a garden. A handful of hurricane lanterns or tea lights hung from a tree can … READ MORE

Tony Curtis by — April 20, 2018 in Home and Backyard Design