Three Ways To Give Your Driveway A Facelift

Posted on: 26 July 2016
For homes with the garage on the street side of the building, the driveway is a major part of your landscaping and curb appeal. Unfortunately, old cracked concrete, or concrete with visible stains, detracts from the overall appearance of your home. The following three ideas can help you give your driveway a facelift so it becomes a welcome part of the landscape. Idea #1: Get it resurfaced Cracked or badly stained concrete needs a fresh start.
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4 Problems That Can Cause A Gas Furnace Pilot To Go Out

Posted on: 30 June 2016
Does your central heating system work inefficiently because the pilot to the furnace always goes out? There are actually several different things that can be the root cause of a gas furnace pilot not staying ignited. In this article, you will find a list of the possible problems that can lead to a gas furnace pilot going out. 1. The Thermocouple is Faulty The thermocouple to your gas furnace plays a major role in whether or not the pilot will ignite becaue is the part that signals a valve in the furnace to release gas to the burner.
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Choose The Right Sprinkler Head

Posted on: 6 June 2016
Not all sprinkler heads are created equally. They each have their own uses, which means that the best sprinkler for your lawn may not work well for your flower gardens or bushes. The following guide can help you sort through the options so you can set up an automatic sprinkler system that works to the benefit of your entire landscape. The lawn You have a couple of options when it comes to choosing sprinkler heads for your lawn.
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Replace Your Boring Old Downspouts With Decorative Rain Chains

Posted on: 13 May 2016
Dispersing the rainwater that runs off the roof of your home is important. You cannot just let the water gush through the hole at the ends of your gutters. Water will splatter all over the side of your home, or splash onto the ground creating erosion problems. You may think your only solution is to use old-fashioned downspouts to deal with this problem. But, there is a different choice you can use to handle the water flow coming from your downspouts.
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