Month: October 2021

Picking the Right Countertop for Your Needs

Noel M. Torres October 30, 2021

Picking the Right Countertop for Your Needs

A kitchen counter is one of the key elements that ties a house together. Whether your countertop is a setting for your Taco Tuesday spread, an art studio for your little ones, or your own personal coffee shop, it is a place that your family will spend a lot of time. When you’re looking for the right countertops, it is important to find a match for your family’s personality and lifestyle. Here are some tips to make sure that you choose the counter that works best for you.

Pick a Tone

Generally, neutral tones work best when dealing with countertops. There are many different parts of a kitchen that will work better with an accent color, which will give your kitchen more color. The biggest question you want to ask yourself when it comes to choosing a color for your counter is whether you want it to be light or

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What To Consider Before You Renovate Your Boat Dock

Noel M. Torres October 29, 2021

What To Consider Before You Renovate Your Boat Dock

A dilapidated dock can be an eyesore in an otherwise perfect lake- or oceanfront view. And, more importantly, it can be dangerous to walk on. Renovating your old, run-down dock will make it safer and more aesthetically pleasing. Here are some basic factors that you should consider when planning for the remodeling.

Materials

Many dock owners prefer the classic look of a wooden dock. Certain woods, such as cedar, are naturally rot-resistant and insect repellant. These woods do not have to be treated with chemicals that could prove hazardous to your health. However, such woods are in high demand and are usually quite expensive, whereas treated woods are more economical. No matter what kind of wood you choose for your dock, you will have to perform maintenance on it periodically to keep it looking nice.

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