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What To Do When Your Water Well Drilling Leads To Mineral Or Oil Rights
Consider this: You have decided to drill for water, so you can have your own water well at home. While the contractor is working, you suddenly hear an exclamation of surprise; your drilling has struck oil. Or, perhaps your drilling resulted in the discovery of a mining resource full of in-demand minerals. What do you do now? Here are a few things you need to know about your new-found fortune. Complete Ownership Of Your Minerals or Oil?
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Protect Your Home From A Roof Collapse
Without a doubt, being a homeowner is a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to stay on top of maintenance when it comes to the interior surfaces of your home, but this same rule is true when it comes to the exterior surfaces of your home, such as your roof. While most people focus on the risk of shingle damage or roof leaks, it's important to understand that a roof collapse is a real issue that you also need to stay on top of.
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Fun Uses For Your Leftover Lumber
Have you just finished rebuilding a deck outside? Have you recently replaced your old wood flooring with new? If you're not sure how to get rid of it, here are some ideas for how to use the reclaimed lumber around your home, rather than taking it to the dump: Bookcases and shelves: A bookcase made of real wood can be expensive and difficult to locate. However, if you have a pile of lumber sitting around from a previous project, you can essentially make one for free.
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Don't Freeze Out Your Air Conditioner Yet: Easy Ways To Cool Down Your Home
If your air conditioner just doesn't seem to get the house chilly like it used to, there are some affordable ways you can try to fix the issue without replacing the unit. The problem may not be the air conditioner itself, but how you've maintained it and the ventilation system. You will want to have an HVAC professional come to your home so they can look at the ducts, the machine and the thermostat.
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Make Your Backyard Family Friendly
Backyards just feel right for hosting family parties, letting the kids play and relaxing on a lazy afternoon. However, a field of grass with a tree or two may not feel like it actually promotes family time. Make over your backyard so that it's family friendly for numerous activities. Shade Whether the kids are playing or you're enjoying time with a good book, shade is essential in the sunny months. The dilemma comes in landscaping that doesn't take over the yard.
About Me
Hi, I'm Lenora. One of my favorite things is traveling. And when I travel, I especially love to see the various architecture around the world. Ever since I built a house (well, you know, hired a contractor to help me design it and then build it for me), I have been fascinated with the construction process. I love looking at international architecture like Saint Basil's Cathedral in Russia or Angkor Wat in Cambodia. How were they made? It is just so interesting to me, from the foundation's support to all the intricate details such as paving or roofing. I started this blog to talk about all the parts of construction. I hope you enjoy it!