Home warranties and homeowner's insurance are not the same things. A warranty is an additional form of protection available to homeowners that cover the expenses an insurance policy does not. For example, it will replace a broken appliance or pay to have plumbing replaced after a pipe break. Many homeowners now purchase warranties for their own use, but another potentially valuable time to consider one is when a home is up for sale. [Read More]

Like other types of interior decor items, office desks and other workplace furniture are subject to design trends. In the case of office furniture, these trends are largely dependent on evolutions in the workplace itself as well as changes in overall business philosophies. As the center of the workplace, the office desk may be the piece of furniture that has changed the most over the years. Following are just five of the office desk trends currently in play. [Read More]

For some homeowners, maintaining privacy is key — they don't want anyone peering into their backyard. Perhaps you have a pretty view from your yard, and you don't want it obscured by fencing. Or perhaps the opposite is true — you've spent a lot of time on your yard and want it visible to passersby. Whatever the reason, you prefer less visible fencing. Choose a fencing option that enhances the view while maintaining the borders of your yard. [Read More]

If you, your spouse, or your child are an asthma sufferer, as one in twelve people in the United States are, and more flare-ups seem to occur when the temperatures drop outside, it might not be just due to the flu and cold season. It could also occur because cockroaches are often looking for a cozy place to stay during the winter...and your home might seem like a great choice. Since living with those pests is frequently dangerous for asthmatics and common pesticides often result in asthma exacerbation, it's best to discuss the following options with your extermination experts. [Read More]