Category: Home Improvement

Swimming Pool Repair Checklist: Preparing for the Summer Season

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As the days grow warmer, it’s time to prepare your swimming pool for summer fun. Ensuring your pool is clean, safe, and fully functional not only enhances the experience but also extends the life of your pool. Below is a comprehensive checklist to help you get your pool summer-ready. 1. Remove and Store the Winter Cover Start by removing your pool’s winter cover carefully to avoid spilling debris into the water. Clean the cover thoroughly with a pool cover cleaner or mild soap and water. Let it dry completely to prevent mold or mildew growth before storing it in a…Continue Reading

ELLIE Cabinetry and More: Specialists in Quality Cabinetry

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When it comes to creating beautiful and functional spaces, cabinets play a pivotal role. At ELLIE Cabinetry and More, we specialize in delivering premium cabinetry solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of homeowners, contractors, and designers alike. Centrally located in Orlando, FL, our warehouse serves as a crucial distribution hub, allowing us to ensure fast and efficient delivery across Florida, including areas like Lake Mary, Lake Nona, Longwood, Oviedo, Windermere, and beyond. Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets (RTA) One of our standout offerings is our Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) cabinets, a versatile and cost-effective solution for those seeking high-quality cabinetry without the hassle of…Continue Reading

Protect Your Fontana Home’s Solar Panels from Birds

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As a proud Fontana homeowner, you understand the importance of maintaining your investment in solar panels. However, one common problem many solar panel owners face is the issue of birds nesting or perching around the panels. Not only do birds create a mess, but they can also cause damage to the panels themselves, reducing their efficiency and longevity. Birds, such as pigeons and other local species, often seek shelter under solar panels, building nests and leaving behind debris. Over time, this debris can clog the ventilation systems, leading to overheating. Additionally, bird droppings can create a layer of grime on…Continue Reading

New Year Home Improvements Made Easy

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A new year means a new opportunity to start fresh or freshen-up your home! Many of us desire a bigger kitchen or updated bathroom. Or perhaps an outdoor living space that allows you to take advantage of the long summer Idaho nights and gorgeous sunsets. But for several reasons, many of us, decide tackling these projects are out of reach. The costs of remodeling a space can be hefty, let alone figuring out the timeline of an overhaul and the anxiety of not getting the design right. But you can breathe a little easier and take on these challenges with…Continue Reading

7 Reasons To Stop Watching Home Improvement Shows

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Jasen Wright / Shutterstock.com Homeownership is a trip. A few months ago, I gave up condo life and bought my first house — a 1937 Tudor Revival. And while it’s not really a fixer-upper, the demands of an 85-year-old house can be daunting. For design inspiration, I turned to HGTV and the Magnolia Network (formerly, DIY Network), but nearly every show left me feeling annoyed and underwhelmed. As a category, home improvement shows seem less about helping real people and more about selling big-ticket products. If you’re feeling the same way, it might be time to unplug. Here are several…Continue Reading

Home Improvement TV star Bob Vila downsizes with $12.5 Palm Beach purchase

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America’s home improvement teachers are downsizing. Just one month after putting his Palm Beach spread on the market for an eye-popping $53 million, DIY deity Bob Vila bought a more manageable $12.5 million property in the enclave last week, records show. The 77-year-old former host of “This Old House” nabbed the 4,300 square foot Georgian Revival residence with 5 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths for $2.5 million under its original $15 million asking price. The property had been listed since September, according to the Palm Beach Daily News. The villa’s acquisition came after he and his wife, former…Continue Reading

When will Lowe’s Home Improvement open in Leland?

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Leland residents have been anticipating the opening of the new Lowe’s Home Improvement store, and the company has finally announced a date for the store’s grand opening. Here’s what we know. When will it open? The store will hold its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Where is it located? The store is located at 3716 Gateway Blvd. in Leland. This is in the busy Leland Town Center shopping center, and the store is behind Chick-fil-A and Dunkin Donuts. According to the master site plan for the development, Leland Town Center could grow even more in the future. Plans…Continue Reading

Make your home more climate change resistant

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Home Improvement Experts offer tips for renovating your property to make it more hospitable to a planet that’s becoming less hospitable. Paul Sullivan looks at the waterfall that developed in his front yard from a flooded stream on Apple Tree Lane in Leominster on Sept. 13. Heavy rain fell again in the city, which was already hard-hit by flooding. Grading your yard away from your home’s foundation can help prevent basement flooding. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff By Jim Morrison — Boston.com Correspondent September 27, 2023 Scientists tell us that as the Earth’s climate changes, we can expect to see warmer, wetter,…Continue Reading