Home Improvements

Genie Garage Door Openers: The Safe-T-Beam System

photo credit: Micah Dowty Everyone who knows anything about garage door openers has heard of the company Genie before. That is because they are one of about three or four of the premier names in this industry. They have been around since 1923 and have been making their Genie garage [...]

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Travertine Tile Versatility

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Travertine tile is cut from genuine quarried slabs of stone and not made from ceramic or porcelain and therefore, naturally, have veins and grains and flaws. Within the same piece of stone there can be a range of colors and natural textures that are then enhanced or slightly altered by [...]

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Garage Door Repair – Before The Repairman Arrives

OK! Monday morning is here! Get a shower. Run out of hot water! Dash down the stairs. Fall over cat! Get breakfast. What breakfast…? Open the garage door. Drive through door because it didn’t open! Oh no! It’s time for some garage door repair. Garage doors are a vital part of any [...]

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Carpet Remnants – Good For Budget Flooring?

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Carpet remnants are leftovers pieces of carpet. It does not sound very elegant, but it can be a very good buy on carpet for a small area, and if you need to stay on a budget for your flooring selection. Merchant who provide carpet installation are sometimes left with a [...]

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