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Top 13 Christmas Lights Safety Tips

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For some, the holiday season starts the day after Halloween while others prefer to wait until they’ve carved into the Thanksgiving bird to decorate their home in red and green. Whether you’re an early bird or a week-of decorator, most homeowners can agree that hanging Christmas lights will be the most time-consuming task for the holidays and one of the most dangerous.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas lights cause 40% of Christmas tree fires, and overall decorations caused more than 15,000 injuries resulting in an emergency room visit with falls being the highest at 34%, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor

Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor

Certain home improvement projects absolutely require a professional. I cannot think of many homeowners who are ready to install their own HVAC, pour a foundation, or build an addition. Other projects, like painting, just seem to be begging for the do-it-yourselfer. After all, who isn’t capable of dabbing a brush in paint?

But painting is more difficult than it looks. So, it is with great pleasure that many DIY painters decide that it is now time to hire a painting contractor to take on the job. Let us find out what painting contractors do, how to hire them, and how to negotiate the best price for your painting job.

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Types of Backyard Storage

 

imgConsider these different types of backyard storage ideas for your home. These storage solutions will transform your backyard into a space-saving wonder and keep your home from falling into disarray.

Space has risen to a prime value that people are looking outside the house for storage options. This is where the backyard space comes in handy. When you have plenty of stuff to battle with, a proper use of the backyard for storage ideas will give you the relief that you need.

To make the most of your backyard space, think about which of your belongings you wish to put out of sight. Consider the available space you can work with as well as weather conditions, type of maintenance you’re ready to deal with, and your backyard aesthetics. All these will help you narrow down your choices from the different types of backyard storage ideas that are available today.

 

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4 Types of Fiber Cement Siding for your Home (Pros & Cons)

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Learn all about fiber cement siding for your home here. We explain what it is, benefits, disadvantages, cost and the 4 main types.

Fiber cement siding offers a variety of advantages for homeowners. One of the most important benefits of fiber cement siding are the strength and durability it provides.

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