Category Archives: Household Tips & Tricks

203k Consultants: Emergency-Egress Windows Too Small

An undersized egress window in a bedroom can spell disaster in a fire. The one thing that 203k Consultants and Appraisers  often fail to check is the required emergency-egress window from a sleeping room. As a 203k contractor, this is … Continue reading

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Irrigation Sprinker Systems Save Money and Time

Unless you have unlimited time and patience to hand water or move hoses, it is probably in your best interest to install a sprinkler system to water your lawn. The following tools and tips will assist you in planning an … Continue reading

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203K Loan Can Help You Save Big on Energy Improvements

Creating a more energy efficient home is not just beneficial to individual homeowners looking to reduce utility bills, it is also a big step in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the use of fossil fuels across the country. Based in Orange County, Singer Construction is a certified 203k Contractor- Continue reading

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Estimating Paint Coverage

Learn to estimate the amount of paint needed to complete a job so that you won’t run out of paint before your project is finished. Before you put down dropcloths, measure for the amount of paint needed and buy the … Continue reading

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4 pre-winter repairs you can’t afford to skip

If you’ve put off home maintenance over the warm months, here are some critical items to check before it gets chilly. You could head off some expensive (and scary) consequences. So your home repairs went undone all summer and now … Continue reading

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The Fast, Good and Cheap Pricing Method

Have you ever heard of the Fast, Good, Cheap pricing method? In these tough economic times, it’s important to remember YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Skimping on price also means skimping on quality. There will always be a contractor … Continue reading

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What to do with your Small Kitchen.

Small, cramped spaces can be the cause of difficult design dilemmas. So often it is kitchens that seem to be lacking in space. Thinking about all the tasks that go on in the kitchen and all the appliances and tools … Continue reading

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Summer Time Tips: Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Strong

To help consumers add years to the life of their air conditioning system, Bill Cunningham, a home cooling and energy efficiency expert with Lennox – a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling products – suggests the following tips for keeping … Continue reading

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Care and Cleaning of Your Kitchen Cabinets

Most cabinets are factory manufactured and finished, and even wood cabinets have enough varnish or other protective coating so that you can use a cleaning solution. The oil slick that builds up on cabinets – especially around the handles – … Continue reading

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