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Tips to control moisture in your home
Love it or hate it, humidity is part of living along the Gulf Coast – as is rain. According to some rankings, Mobile could even hold the title of rainiest metro area in the Lower 48. For any who call it home, it's a believable claim, especially with summer right around the corner.
The wetness of our area can pose a particular problem for homeowners. Moisture, whether as pooling water or water vapor in the air, is often the enemy of a well operating home. It can slowly seep into crawlspaces, windows, attics and walls, causing damage and health issues even when flooding doesn't occur. The recommended relative humidity level, a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air, for a home's interior is between 30 – 50 percent, accor...
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Coronavirus likely to cause shift in home design and decor
As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." And for the past year or so, it's where you probably where you were more than you ever thought you'd be.
COVID-19 has caused us to adapt how we live: how we shop, how we work, how we entertain. And though we are seeing progress toward a return to pre-coronavirus times, that transition has rightfully changed what we expect from our homes. Living rooms now double as gyms, and dining rooms can now add being office furniture to their resumes.
This change in what we need from our homes isn't new, though. Each change in our culture, environment and technology has impacted how Americans design homes. Living rooms are now designed to focus on television screens, an...
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Killing weeds without herbicides
What's the difference between a weed and anything else? Simple: Whether you want the plant where it decided to grow. And chances are that with the warming weather and increase in rain, weeds are beginning to pop up in your grass and flower beds in a big way. The saying, "growing like a weed," has a lot of truth to it, especially in our wet humid climate along the Gulf Coast.
Ideally, the best weed control begins well before they start to sprout with fertilizer with a pre-emergent herbicide in early spring, but if you missed the boat on that, you still have other fertilizer options that have weed preventors. Research lawn fertilization programs online to see which options work for your lawn needs and budget.
While you have a p...
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Spring cleaning? Consider clearing out the clutter
The azaleas are blooming and traffic is increasing, which means it's officially spring along Alabama's Gulf Coast! While that likely means taking the time do some cleaning, consider taking the time to do improve your home's flow as well.
Streamlining how you function in your home could mean moving to a new home or renovating your current one. But since it's always best to start small and then up the ante, consider decluttering your home and improving its organization as part of your spring cleaning this year.
Here are decluttering/organization DOs to help get you started:
- DO rearrange your décor accessories. It'll give...
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Staying Dry: Drainage Solutions for Your Yard
If you have issues with pooling water around your home from gutter downspouts or leveling issues, it can understandably seem daunting, but with spring just around the corner, now is the time to fix any drainage issues -- before we hit our wetter months along the Gulf Coast.
You will likely need some professional help at least in planning your drainage solution, but the time and costs of handling the drainage of your property now are typically a lot less than handling a flooding situation later.
The important thing to consider, especially in our area since it is prone to flooding, is where draining water is headed. If possible, it's best to direct it to an area where it can naturally percolate into the ground water instead of into...
