Metal patio furniture is designed to be sturdy and provide many years worth of function, able to withstand weather elements and provide comfort for outdoor living spaces. Over time, metal can lose its aesthetics and its material can begin to corrode, forming rust, along with peeling paint, and seating material becoming torn or ripped. In some instances, damage can be repaired, with a little … [Read more...]

Jalousie or louver windows became very popular in the mid twentieth century, particularly in the southeast. The reason for them being so ubiquitous is found in their design, an easy-to-open, slatted construction which improves ventilation with the crank of a handle. However, that feature is their biggest fault, because of the very opening and closing action, it's nearly impossible for the panes to … [Read more...]

You spend an entire afternoon cleaning out your garage or storage shed, tidying things up, making a few repairs around the house, and throwing junk garbage into the curbside pickup bin. After a few hours, that bin is more than full, so you start bagging what's left over. Before you're done, though, there's entire shelves of paint, thinner, and lacquer cans, and it’s the last bulk trash to go. … [Read more...]

Often times, in businesses, especially offices and retail spaces, the carpet is commercial grade to lessen the wear caused by heavy foot traffic. It is usually glued to the subfloor, most typically to concrete, to keep it in place and prevent it from creasing, creating tripping hazards. While this type of carpet can last for many years, eventually, it will mat down, become stained, and have to be … [Read more...]