It doesn’t take much to turn your kitchen backsplash into a stunning decorative feature, without having to spend millions. Here are some ideas:
https://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=126177
http://www.purewow.com/home/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Backsplashes
https://www.pinterest.com/kitchenideas/backsplash-ideas/
Here is my tour of the local tile store:
If you are looking for custom wood products, this yard is worth a visit:
A video review of some of the alternatives for kitchen counters besides granite:
Here’s a specialty item seen in many homes built in the 1970s and 1980s – the pre-cast concrete fireplace and chimney built by Rampart General.
There is plenty of conflicting data online (no surprise) so we had our fireplace specialist, Jim Slaton of North County Fireplaces, inspect this one today and give us the scoop:
Here is the discussion with Chuck about one of his higher-end carpets, plus a new rug that is guaranteed against pet damage:
A great review of the latest in hardwood floors:
I haven’t tested this mobile app yet, but it looks interesting.
By taking and keeping a photo of your key, if you get locked out of your house you can alert the service and a key will be delivered to you within 60 minutes.
Plus, you can order copies of your key too, and they will be mailed – or visit one of their kiosks to have a key made from your photo.
Check this out:
Know of any other handy household-related mobile apps?
Sure, a buyer might come along and love these Canary Island palm trees, but ideally you want to appeal to the masses to incite more urgency:
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Houses that are more than 10-15 years old, or have trees in the front yard should have the sewer line checked periodically. Affordable Drain charges $185 for the camera scan, and have been very reliable: http://www.affordabledrain.com/
Are you thinking of dressing your house up with some new hardware? Maybe new door knobs, towel racks, or cabinet pulls? Here is a good source:
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