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Installing some more light

Our house gets so gloomy in winter. It has lovely high ceilings but relatively small windows, so we are looking to supplement the light in the house with not only more artificial lighting but with improving the natural light with frosted windows and skylights. My plan is to turn this house from drab to fab, and I hope you will enjoy reading along. Some of the projects are DIY, but others might require the help of your friendly local contractor. This blog should be helpful for anyone with an older home who is looking for ways to make it feel more light and modern.

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Five Ideas to Consider When Renovating the Bathrooms in Your Bed and Breakfast

Posted on 31 August 2016

If you are opening a bed and breakfast, you may want to renovate some or all of the bathrooms in your home. Wondering where to start or what to do? Here are some ideas to consider: 1. Handicapped Accessibility In some cases, you may be required to have handicapped accessible toilets in your bed and breakfast, but even if you are not legally obligated to have them, you may still want to offer them. [Read More]

Hiring a Plumber for Commercial Needs--The Three Core Considerations

Posted on 31 August 2016

A residential plumber does not differ much with a commercial plumber. They both deal with faucets, drains, lines and familiar material in the plumbing world.  This leads to many businesses contacting almost any type of available plumber for their plumbing needs. The truth, however, is plumbing concerns in commercial scenes call for a distinction in the type of plumber you get. As a commercial installation, there are several factors you should consider about a plumber before issuing the job. [Read More]

Sump Pump Maintenance Guidelines To Help You Prevent Basement Flooding

Posted on 29 August 2016

If your sump pump becomes faulty, your basement is likely to flood, especially in the rainy season. However, if you keep your sump pump a good working condition, you will minimize the risk of having a flooded basement. Below are essential guidelines that can help you maintain your sump pump in a good condition and avoid recurring failures. Test Your Sump Pump Regularly It's best practice to test your sump pump occasionally, so that you can identify a fault early before it escalates into a big problem. [Read More]

What to Avoid Doing While Waiting for the Emergency Plumber

Posted on 29 August 2016

If you need to call an emergency plumbing company like P1 Plumbing & Electrical, chances are your home is a mess already, with a flooded basement or overflowing toilet or some other type of catastrophe. No doubt the plumber will be there as quickly as possible, but no matter the wait time and no matter how difficult for you, it's good to note a few things you want to avoid doing after the call and before they arrive. [Read More]