The History Of Window Cleaning UK Windows became a fixture of European architecture after 2000 BC, when Egyptians were able to perfect the art of glassmaking. As its popularity spread, so did the development of window cleaning tools. While the first window cleaning products were no more complicated than rags and water, the earliest recorded “specialised” window cleaning tool is the horse-sweat squeegee from 5th century Greece. Initially used in the stables to groom and rub down Continue Reading ...

Aluminum Sliding Glass Door Removal Last week I explained how to measure your existing sliding glass door so you can order the vinyl replacement door. This week I am going to go over the steps required to remove the old sliding door before installing the new door. First, you have to remove the sliding panel and the stationary panel. The vast majority of doors out there have the sliding panel on the inside half of the track, and the stationary panel is on the outside. Whatever the case in Continue Reading ...

Checking Your Gutter Prevents Summertime Problems (ARA) - Gutter maintenance is something homeowner's tend to think about only after a problem occurs. They may soon discover that poorly functioning rain gutters can cause many problems, including foundation erosion, basement leaks and rotten fascia boards. During the warmer months, it is a good idea to check your home's gutter system for damages from ice and snow, heavy rains or clogged debris. If gutter inspections aren't your forte, whole Continue Reading ...

Plantar Fasciitis – Reason Behind The Harrowing Heel Pain Plantar Fascia is the tight band of muscle placed beneath the arch of the foot. It is the connecting tissue which holds the arch foot and extends to the forefoot. This inflammation of plantar fascia is the main cause of pain for plantar fasciitis. It is known as one of the most common reasons for heel pain and very commonly known as heel spur. Excessive stretching of plantar fascia causes the heel pain, arch pain and heel Continue Reading ...

Roofing As An Occupation Roofing and shingles is a process whereby tiles are laid partially overlapping in an ascending manner up and along rooftops. This is done as much for style as it is for structural and architectural soundness. Roofing and shingles is a particular occupation that specializes in roof repair and coverings. This job entails making sure that roofs are attractive as well as providing protection from the elements and increment weather. The particular conditions wherein Continue Reading ...

Bay Windows Add Character And Space To A Home It was the perfect spot. Our California ranch style house had a large picture window in the front room. The window extended from a few inches above the floor to only a few inches below the cathedral ceiling. The walls and ceiling were redwood stained knotty pine and the floor was a matching hardwood. The window looked out over a flower bed, shrubs and the expanse of front lawn. It was the perfect window to be replaced with a bay window. The Continue Reading ...

Copper Roof Shingles The world is full of copper lovers, and lovers of the copper roof are by no means an exception. There are essentially two different types of copper roof you can buy, there is the solid copper roof that consists solely of sheet copper on your roof. It is very resilient to weathering and will protect your house for decades but it is incredibly costly, as you can imagine. On the other hand, copper roof shingles are made by attached sheets of copper around standard asphalt Continue Reading ...

Problems with Windows Vista The newest version of the Windows operating system family is Windows Vista. Just as with other versions of Windows, Windows Vista operating system is not without its share of problems. Some of them people consider minor while others might not be so minor after all. Probably the biggest problems with Windows Vista operating system that people have reported is that it is so large that it cannot be accommodated by regular, everyday computer systems. Windows Continue Reading ...

Wood Siding and Its Types Wood is the most common type of siding for a house. Homes since the early days have been using this material and it’s worth knowing that many of those who have considered wood for their sidings have obtained a great feeling of seeing their houses worth the look and the praise. However, although wood siding is favorably preferred by thousands of homeowners and developers, many are still hesitant to using it for their main sidings. Most of their reasons are Continue Reading ...