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The Best Garage Door Opener

If you’re getting ready to buy a new garage door opener you have a choice between chain drive or belt drive garage door opener designs.  They both have pros and cons and will work better for different situations.  This Chain Drive vs. Belt Drive Garage Door Openers post will help you understand the features and…

Considerations for Choosing a Range Hood

Do You Need A Range Hood?

You may be wondering if you need a kitchen range hood? is it essential? Read on to learn more. There are some residential building codes requiring a range hood and some that do not. Keep the functionality of your kitchen and home in mind when considering the following: Air Quality One of the primary benefits…

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Wrought Iron Gate Maintenance

Maintenance is essential to keep your wrought iron gate to keep looking its best.  Read on to learn more. Cleaning When your wrought iron gate gets dirty, the best way to clean it is to apply a mild soap and water mixture using a soft cloth. Afterward, rinse it with clean water. Avoid using abrasive…

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Cleaning Different Kinds Of Railings

Railings can be very beautiful regardless of the material they are made from but they need to be kept clean and be safe from a structural standpoint. Read on to learn how you can clean railings made from different materials. Powder Coated Railings Many-a-times railings are powder-coated to ensure that the underlying materials are safeguarded,…

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Inspecting Railings For Rust

Rust is more than just a visual problem. When railings are not galvanized the result is a product that rusts after a few years of use. Rusted railing is not just an eye sore, it is unsafe. When metal is rusted it loses it structural integrity, resulting in a product that will not perform to…

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Wrought Iron Staircase Makeover

A wrought-iron staircase often has a very traditional appearance but if you have a more contemporary look, you do not have to take out the entire staircase. Wrought iron stairs can be modernized by making a few changes by introducing some flair. Read on to learn more. Painting Painting your wrought-iron staircase railing is an…