Darlene Wells
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4 Reasons You Need An ALTA Survey Before Making A Land Purchase
An ALTA survey is one that follows a set of standards that the American Land Title Association developed. These are a national set of standards that are used to survey land that will provide you with valuable information about the property. Provides a Uniform Standard One of the primary reasons to use an ALTA survey is because it provides a uniform standard. The use of national standards means that the information from the survey is easy for people to understand. [Read More]
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Why Should You Buy A New-Build Home?
Are you asking yourself if purchasing a new-build home is worth your time and money? If you are, do you have all the relevant facts at hand? This guide is for any potential property owner that wants to know more about the perks of buying a new-build home. New-Build Home Explained A new-build home is a brand new property that no one has ever occupied before. Don't confuse reasonably new and slightly used property with new-builds. [Read More]
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4 Reasons To Choose Vinyl Siding
Are you looking for a way to enhance the aesthetics of the exterior of your home? If so, adding vinyl siding to your home can instantly boost its curb appeal. There are several types of siding materials, but vinyl should not be overlooked. When selecting a siding material you need to consider a few factors such as cost, estimated life span, and maintenance. The following points will help you to better understand why homeowners are choosing vinyl siding to enhance the appearance of the exterior of their homes. [Read More]
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Things To Assess When Having A Seawall Designed
Properties near water stand to benefit a lot from seawalls. They protect properties from erosion and flooding. Having one designed and constructed will be much easier to do if you make these proper assessments early on in this structure's development. Body of Water There are different bodies of water that properties may be situated near, including lakes, ponds, and the ocean. All of these areas have different properties and because of this fact, you need to think carefully about the body of water near your property. [Read More]
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Air Conditioner Not Coming On? What You Need To Know
With summer temperatures climbing across the country, more people than ever are relying on air conditioning to help combat the heat. Unfortunately, those central air conditioning systems are not immune to problems, and sometimes those problems can lead to an air conditioner that won't even turn on. Here's a look at some of the things you should know if you have an air conditioner that won't kick on despite the summer heat. [Read More]
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4 Benefits to Using Asphalt for Your Parking Lot
If you are constructing a new building for your business, you need to have somewhere for your employees and clients to park. You also want to have a parking lot that is going to be easy on drivers and will look good. One way to get that is to get an asphalt parking lot. Using asphalt for your parking lot comes with a lot of benefits. High Contrast Visibility One benefit is that the asphalt offers high contrast visibility to markings on its surface. [Read More]
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Useful Services A Residential Fence Contractor Can Perform Around Properties
Fence contractors are special in that they have a lot of experience with different fencing materials used around residential properties. This experience can help them offer a couple of key fencing services for homeowners that need work done to this area of their property. Repair Damaged Sections Quickly You may already have a fence set up around your property, but a couple of sections may be really damaged. That's not good if you care about property aesthetics or have pets that require fencing to be contained. [Read More]
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Dealing With a Wet Basement? Consider These Potential Waterproofing Solutions for Older Homes
Homes that have already safely and comfortably housed a family for several decades can still provide many more decades of service, as long as the structure remains strong and stable. Unfortunately, the age of these older homes can put their foundations at higher risk of experiencing problems that could lead to serious structural damage. Even when carefully designed and constructed, these older homes were often built using materials that are not as durable and long-lasting as those available today. [Read More]
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Tips To Install Your Next Concrete Slab
Improving your property with concrete is a great way to make your yard and landscaping look more uniform and cared for, and it also boosts the use of your property to keep down dust and mud. But before you can add in concrete as a hardscaping to your yard, there are some tips you should consider. Here are some recommendations and tips to help your next concrete installation job go more successfully. [Read More]
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4 Cedar Shake Roofing Features To Help Protect Your New Wood Roof When Replacing Asphalt Shingles
When you are planning on replacing asphalt shingles, cedar shake roofing can be an excellent choice of material. It can also be vulnerable to problems with wear and damage that you are going to want to start preventing from the installation of the new roof. The following cedar shake roofing features will help ensure you do not have problems with the new wood roofing materials that are installed on your home. [Read More]