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These Unsafe Behaviors Could Lead to an Electrical Fire

Tis the season for light displays and electic light shows. However, few things are as frightening as the prospect of a house fire. every year the U.S.there is an average of 345,000 home structure fires per year, resulting in an annual $11 billion in property damage and, more importantly, 10,700 injuries and 2,600 deaths each year. It will come as no surprise to learn that cooking, which obviously involves the use of a heating element, results in nearly half of home fires; however, 10% of house fires are caused by electrical problems, which can be harder to detect and prevent. Luckily, you can reduce your chances of having an electrical fire by avoiding a few dangerous, but common, behaviors.

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Installing Tile

With the holidays coming up and the option for a long weekend or end of the year vacation occuring you may want to update your kitchen. Have you always thought that your kitchen would look amazing with a tile backsplash, but you don't have the funds to pay a professional? Is it going to be just too hot to be outside and you have some free time over the weekend? Fear not, this step-by-step guide has everything you need to know in order to install the tile of your dreams! Not only will this kick your interior up a notch, it will also raise your home's value!

First Impressions Go a Long Way to a Successful Open House

welcome mat with shoes on itThe open house is probably one of the most important ways that potential buyers can really get a good look at your home. Pictures on the internet can only do so much. With the housing market as it is, pictures may be the first gateway to your home but the open house may be necessary to really seal a deal. Due to a lower imventory, houses are going faster these days so that first open house that you have may be wherer all your bids will come from. What better way to give your home a fresh look before people even get out of the car than to rehab your curb appeal?