Throughout the year, the roof of a home is put under a lot of stress. Strong winds tear at shingles and heavy rain soaks wood materials and causes swelling. Once swelling has caused gaps in the materials of a roof, small leaks will start letting water into the...
While the overall national crime rate is down, that doesn't mean that it's safe to relax too much. There are still criminals out there, and they tend to choose the targets that look easiest when they're deciding who they want to rob. At the same time, there are other...
Trees considered by many to be one of the most beautiful natural things this planet has to offer. They provide shade on a hot sunny day, they filter the air and give us oxygen to breathe in, and some even provide tasty food for us to enjoy. Planting trees is a great...
Travertine is an attractive type of limestone that is often used around the home as tile. It is great for outdoor patios, garden paths, and inside the home. The drawback from using it in some indoor areas is that travertine is rather porous. It can be etched by acids...
There’s a lot that goes on in the kitchen, and every design should take into account our different lifestyle. Some of us will gather in the kitchen every morning to enjoy the first meal of the day, others will only consider the kitchen as a cooking and food...