My Love Of Construction

Tree removal costs vary a lot, but the national average is about $557. It's not unheard of for the removal of big trees to cost more than $1,000. While it would not be dangerous to cut down your own tree in a bid to save money, there are other less dangerous cost-cutting measures you can employ. Here are three examples of such measures: Cut It Down Before It Dies

The sad truth is that an asphalt driveway will not maintain its pristine appearance without help. If you are noticing some fading or small cracks in your asphalt paving, it is time to use a sealant. An asphalt sealant helps to maintain the dark color of your driveway, while protecting it from the elements. While you can hire a professional to seal your driveway, it is simple enough to do yourself.

Over time, your bathtub spout may stop working as well as it did when it was brand new. If you notice that water comes out of the spout when you try to take a shower, there is a good chance that your spout needs to be replaced. There is a diverter built into bathtub spouts that blocks water from coming out of the spout when the small knob is lifted. If the diverter is no longer working properly, water will come out of the shower head and the spout, not giving you the strong water pressure you might want.

If you're a house flipper, you're always looking for ways to make a bigger profit when you renovate and resell a property. Read on for information about how training offered by the EPA (the US Environmental Protection Agency) can help you increase your bottom line by doing your own renovation, repair, and restoration (RRP) on homes with lead paint. RRP Basics If you've flipped homes that were constructed prior to 1978, you probably know that they need to be renovated by certified RRP contractors who have been trained by the EPA (or approved state agency) to remove lead paint.

Many older homes have outdated kitchens, which can be more than just outdated appliances and cabinetry. Your kitchen may also be small and closed. Giving your kitchen more of an open design and modern finish can improve your home. You may also want to do things like add natural lighting, more counter space and storage. If you want to have a kitchen that has more of a modern design, here are some tips that will help you:

The internet is flooded with cardboard recycling projects, and they all look adorable, but unless you have an intense amount of craft acumen, many of these projects are difficult to tackle.  Luckily, even if you have utterly no crafting skills, you can still create any of the following projects. Grab your recyclable cardboard, and explore these options – their simplicity means anyone can get involved: 1. Domino Costume To create a domino costume, you need a cardboard box that is about the same length as your child's abdomen.

In the coldest part of the night, you want to count on your heat pump to keep the house warm. All too often, however, that's exactly when the heat pump freezes up. You might notice it running constantly without putting out warm air or it might stop running altogether. No matter which symptom you see, you need to do something right away to get your heat pump working properly again.