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Recessed Light Installation
After the connections are made at the switch and light fixtures the drywall is patched up and the only thing left to do is paint.
Recessed Light Installation
At this stage of the lighting installation project the location of the lights has been established and holes have been cut in the drywall at these locations. Holes are also cut in the wall above the switch location and a slot is cut in the cieling in order to fish wire through the wall and cieling.
Kitchen Sinks
A well chosen kitchen sink will be aesthetically pleasing, durable, and comfortable to use.
Kitchen sinks come in a variety of materials and have multiple bowls of various sizes, shapes, depths, and colors. The following is a list of the most common elements: Continue reading
Kitchen Faucets
A kitchen faucet is one of the most used fixtures in your home. It should be durable as well aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The right faucet will add to your kitchen’s décor, provide trouble-free operation year after year, and be comfortable to use. Continue reading
Kitchen Countertops
Choosing a countertop is an important decision because countertops play a big part in the design tone of a kitchen. They are also a work platform for food prep so the material that you choose should be able to withstand a relentless bombardment of water and high heat. Continue reading
Replacement Windows
Old windows allow substantial heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer months increasing your utility bills. They are difficult to operate, difficult to clean, require continuous maintenance, and they make your home look dated. Continue reading
Preparing your home for sale
If you are putting your home on the market you should know that there are some things that you can do to maximize your home’s value and help you to sell it. Continue reading
Prepare your home for the cold season
- Drain your garden hoses and put them away for the winter. If you don’t have frost proof hose bibs (exterior threaded faucets) turn off the water valves to the hose bibs to prevent damage to them from freezing water during the winter months. Continue reading
Basement waterproofing systems and practices
If you have a problem with flooding and/or excessive moisture in your basement the solution to your problem could be simpler than you might imagine. Before installing an expensive waterproofing system there are some things that you can do to keep water out of your house. Continue reading