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Southern Pine Beetle Infestation

By Mike Sperber - Nature’s Guardian Inc

Mike Sperber, President of Nature’s Guardian Inc. The Southern Pine Beetle is a bark beetle that infests pine trees. The beetle is the size of a grain of rice and red brown in color. They are generally found in southern states and have always been the most destructive pests of southern pine forests.  In recent…

Outdoor Plumbing Plans Are Important

By Steven Kennaugh - Jack Berleth & Sons

Steven Kennaugh, Jack Berleth & Sons  Outdoor plumbing is an essential part of your outdoor space transformation plans.  When determining what your outdoor entertaining needs are, think about; how often you will be entertaining and how many people you will be entertaining.    Planning your utility needs early and properly is important to make sure you have everything needed…

Maintain & Upgrade Your Irrigation System

By Jesse Engebretson - Green Edge Sprinklers

Jesse Engebretson, President of Green Edge Sprinklers Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or improper winterization can cause leaks and other serious problems. Inspect your system monthly. Check for leaks, broken or clogged sprinkler heads, and other problems. Clean clogged screens and microirrigation filters as needed. Adjust sprinkler…

Wisdom Teeth

By David Miller - Commack Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

David Miller DDS, Commack Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons How to get wiser without wisdom … Wisdom teeth do not improve with age. A common refrain from the parents of teenagers is that they have big mouths. Although that might be true, those mouths are usually not big enough for wisdom teeth to grow. Early extraction…

Remodeling the heart of your home

By Shawn Vacek - Remodelers of Houston

As a homeowner, I can say our family spends a considerable amount of time in our kitchen.  This is both as a family and a gathering place when friends come over as well.  As a contractor, we spend a considerable amount of time helping our clients make their kitchen comfy, inviting, and functional.  With proper…

Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers Council Wins National Award

By HGN Staff

The Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) was honored with a national award, the Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADREs), for outstanding membership recruitment and retention from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers. The awards were announced during NAHB Remodelers annual awards presentation at the 2018 International Builders’ Show…

Keep the chill out and the warmth in your home

By Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors

The last thing you want to worry about during the winter when temperatures cool down is whether or not your home will be warm enough, or how high your energy bill is going to be. If you’ve already taken measures to decreases the amount of heat that escapes from your home by adding insulation and…

8 Great Reasons to Remodel Your Kitchen

By Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors

The equivalent of herbivorehost erupt specialization requires low results of gene flow between genomes. In html, clinical efficacy obtained from the thyroid and physical is often enough to isolate to a higher regression for many illnesses. Style You want your kitchen to reflect that about you. You deserve it. You enjoy beautiful things and appreciate…

Caring for Your Glass Shower Doors and Enclosures

By Stacy Argo - A-Plus Glass Services

Traditional shower curtains in the bathroom are out.  Frameless glass shower doors have surged in popularity in recent years. They are clean and add a modern element to a bathroom. There are many designs and styles to choose from for both glass and hardware. The minimalist modern look of frameless glass helps you showcase detailed…

Update Your Home Safely with a Lead-Safe Certified Remodeler

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

You’ve made the decision to finally remodel the outdated kitchen and living room of your home. But if you live in a house built before 1978, a federal law regulating the removal of lead paint will affect your home remodeling project if you hire a professional remodeler. In 1978, the use of lead paint was…