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The days when the garage was used just to park your car are now gone. The modern garage is multi-functional and is used in so many creative, innovative ways to allow easier and more luxurious living in people’s homes.

There are so many ways in which you can make most out of your garage space, and depending on your requirements it can take a lot of thought and investment. But if well executed, a garage conversion has so many benefits, such as added value to your home and creating additional living space.

If your garage space is free and you’re wanting to make the most out of the space, here are a handful of ways you can do exactly that.

Games room

Whether you choose electronic games or traditional ones such as a pool or table tennis table is up to you. But use the space as an entertainment area, to have fun with the family and friends, and as an opportunity to get some brownie points from the kids – they will love this!

Are you stuck for what games to put in your games room? Here are the best PlayStation games for 2018 to give you a bit of inspiration.

Gym

A gym membership is expensive, so a great way of saving money while keeping fit is to use your garage space as a gym. It means you can skip the gym nerves, the journey to the gym and using machines covered in other people’s sweat. Now you … Read More

You may think it is an area that is overlooked, however many individuals find it important to ensure the flooring in their house matches or at least coordinates with their garden. Most individuals do this by installing wood flooring or the cheaper alternative of laminate or vinyl.

But why does wood coordinate so well with gardens? Mainly because it is a natural product. Wood flooring is a great way of bringing nature indoors as the texture of wood feels great underfoot. Not only does it feel great, it also looks amazing. If you decide to choose a product with lots of knots and scars then it replicates the character of the great outdoors and applies this character to your home. It will allow your house to have a country style of home that will make all your visitors jealous.

Also if you are a traditional gardener then you will know what it is like to get very muddy. Unless you have an outdoor shower then you unfortunately run the risk of transporting dirt into the house. If you have wood flooring then this is not an issue. Wood flooring can be wiped clean with a slightly damp mop and will return back to its original state. Small stones can also risk damaging your floor as it may scratch the surface after being stuck in your gardening boots. However this is not an issue as you will be able to sand the area and refinish your floor. Also if you believe … Read More

As the weather starts to warm and plants begin to bloom, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for the upcoming summer season. And while homeowners generally know about most summer home preparations, few are sure if they should add air duct cleaning Tampa FL to their home maintenance list.

Problems Addressed by Duct Cleaning

•       Fungal Problems:

Mold and mildew are more than annoyance, they can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being. And when these fungal problems are growing inside the ducts, they create an even bigger issue, such as spreading their spores through the home via the ducts.

•       Inset and Vermin Infestation:

When you’re dealing with an infestation, be it insects or vermin, the ducts shouldn’t be overlooked. These unwanted guests can leave urine, feces, bacteria, odor, and various other unpleasant debris in then ducts.

•       Dirt and Debris Buildup:

Dirt and various other debris are a side effect of daily life. And they can start to buildup in the ducts of your HVAC system.

Why Ducts should be Cleaned

Having your ducts cleaned does a lot to keep your health and your HVAC system functioning the way it should. When your ducts are cleaned, the quality of your indoor air improves, which has a direct effect on your health. Breathing in poor indoor air quality can aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms, and even increase the occurrence of headaches. Furthermore, dirty ducts can cause your heating and cooling system to … Read More