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When building an addition to an existing home, many things can go wrong. If you don't know what you are doing, the addition may not be structurally sound, it may leak water and the electrical system could put the entire home at risk of a fire. When I added two bedrooms to the back of my house, I thought that it was going to be an easy project that could be completed in no time. Little did I know that there is a lot of planning that goes into this type of project. This blog will show you what you need to know before you begin building an addition.

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One plumbing innovation that has become more popular over the years is PEX piping. This is a plumbing material that is made out of plastic, and a viable alternative what is currently in your home. Here are a few reasons to upgrade your plumbing to PEX.
You Have Galvanized Plumbing
If you have an older home, chances are that it uses galvanized plumbing. While it may look fine on the outside, these pipes actually corrode from the inside.
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Are you in the process of sprucing up your home for the purpose of making it as attractive as possible to potential homebuyers when you put it on the market in the near future? If so, you've probably whipped your lawn into tip-top shape, planted flowers, and added hanging baskets and other picturesque elements to the exterior of your home. However, you may also have the sense that something is missing but aren't quite able to put your finger on it.
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If you want to put new siding on your house, and you like the way that wood shake exterior looks, you don't actually want to use real wood. There are other alternatives that will give you the wood look that you want but will last longer and be a better investment for the home. Talk with a siding contractor from a company like Clarksville Gutter LLC about these three different materials for your home and how you can get the current siding you have replaced.
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Testing for mold growth in your home is highly important. There are a few situations in which you will want to call in an expert to perform this task. This includes before you move into a new home, before you sell your home, and after your home has suffered from major water damage. You should also consider calling in an expert for mold testing if you believe that anyone in your family is suffering from symptoms of exposure to mold.
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If you have younger children, there are likely a number of things that you're thinking of doing when beginning the planning part of remodeling their bathroom. While there are certainly a number of projects that can help make a positive improvement in the bathroom, it's a good idea to stick with design choices that will work well for older children as well. Instead of beginning the project with just your child's current age in mind, you should look into exactly what's involved in designing a bathroom that they'll be able to enjoy for many years to come while they live at home.
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