There’s no need to prune or trim your trees yourself anymore there are now professional services that can perform this and many other chores for you. Birmingham property owners no longer need to risk their lives just to make a tree look good. Professionals can do the job faster and better than you can yourself. Best of all the cost is often not much higher than it would be if had you had done the job yourself. Homeowners can control costs by getting a free estimate before any work is ...

Most property owners simply don’t realize everything that a modern professional tree service can do for them. The average person knows that such a service can spray, trim and prune trees. Yet they may not realize that such a company can also get rid of stumps through stump grinding. It can also quickly dispose of the trunk of a fallen elm or oak. Another task that professionals can take care of is demossing. That is right professional firms can actually remove moss from bark safely and quickly. A reputable firm can ...

Roofing contractors are just everywhere and if you won’t play safe or just make abrupt decisions, you may end up really annoyed about the job that they have done. You’ll be bursting out in anger calling for repair or refund of your money and get really pissed off. You’ll have no one to blame but the person who made the bad choice-you. What should you look for in a roofing contractor? What should you know about them? These are tough questions especially if you want to hire a very good ...

Without question, the housing markets in the United States have taken enormous hits in the past couple of years. In many areas, home values have decreased and the number of foreclosed homes has sky-rocketed. Lenders have rightfully tightened their requirements for qualifications to require demonstration of income and higher credit scores and fewer “no money down” opportunities. Many are choosing to take a wait and see approach before jumping in to purchase a home, thinking that now isn’t the best time. The fact is, this may be the best time ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re buying or selling a home. You’re going to have to deal with a realtor at some point in your quest. Unfortunately, like most things in life, not all realtors are made the same. With all the real estate available for virtual tours and picture tours online, there are even more options to choose from when buying and selling real estate. A realtor is basically the presenter, the middleman, one who is vying for both the buyer and seller. They should want to get the best ...

Did you know that you can save money on electrical bills with a better maintained aircon unit? Clean or replace your AC filter every month. A dirty filter makes your AC work harder, which uses more electricity. Your home improvement store sells permanent filters which you can wash with a garden hose so you don’t have to replace the filter each month. Did you know that aircon air leak will increase your cost? Sealing up air leaks in your house will reduce your air conditioning costs as well as heating costs. Caulk or ...

Home installations can become intrusive, messy and frustrating. There’s nothing worse than paying for something and expecting big changes, but seeing such a little return on investment. If you’ve had the pink and fluffy fiberglass insulation in your home then you might be able to relate with the distress of a faulty installation. So, what’s the other option for home insulation? Let’s talk about spray foam insulation. Spray Foam Basics Many homeowners are looking for ways to go green and use less energy. When they pay for insulation thinking it’ll reduce their energy ...

Crawl spaces are known for their aesthetic presence– NOT! When you talk about a crawl space you probably touch upon the dirt floor, the mold buildup, the puddles, the stench, oh and you can’t forget about the insulation falling from the ceiling or the dusty old vents. Unfortunately, this environment can cause a whole lot more damage to the rest of your home than you may think. The Moisture Crawl spaces and basements have huge problems with moisture. The stack effect is the proper name for the well-known process of warm air rising, ...

Drywall is soon to be the basement finishing product of the past, as it’s being replaced with inorganic, water resistant and washable materials. With that being said, drywall does none of those three very pertinent needs for a basement finishing product. The Walls A basement’s walls are very important to the basement’s efficiency and lifespan. Unfortunately, drywall doesn’t meet these requirements in the basement– besides affordability. Drywall does meet the needs in other areas of the home, but in the basement, drywall is insufficient. A material should be able to withstand water ...

A crawl space is a resource for any homeowner. It makes for easy access to some utility units and can even be used for storage. However, one of the little unknown uses can be its talent for polluting your home’s indoor air quality. With an MO like that no one would want one. Thankfully, you can have all the benefits without the pollution. Why It’s A Problem A crawl space can become a serious problem for a homeowner because of its ideal habitation for mold. This space can become very moist from ...