Charles M. Lewis, Author at Homes Planning

Sep272021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

5 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Hire a Plumber

Plumbing

Are you going to hire a plumber for the first item? If so, you need to ask some important questions first. Hiring a plumber is an important decision that may bring joy or problems in your life. Therefore, we suggest that you consider 5 things before making your ultimate decision. Read on to find out more.1. Total Cost Although you can get quotes on the phone, don't just make your decision based on these quotes alone. Typically, good plumbers don't give quotes unless they have inspected your piping system first.Apart from this, good contractors provide a quote only after adding the cost of parts that need to be replaced. So, make sure that the final quote includes both labor costs and the price of parts to be replaced.2. SubcontractorsSome plumbers use the services of subcontractors or help...

Sep262021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

Create a Paradise In Your Home With Proper Plumbing

Plumbing

The plumbing in your home is very important. Poor plumbing can leave you with water damage and thousands in water damage. You need to ensure the plumbing in your home is up to proper standards. In fact you may need to hire a journeyman plumber to help you with your drainage problems. With proper step-by-step instructions you may be able to achieve this with a little help from your friends.Plumbing is not rocket science. However this trade does involve that persons involved have the correct experience when it comes to solving water flow problems with your drainage system or potable water lines.Fixing the plumbing systems in your home with little or zero plumbing experience will require instructions that will help achieve you goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.You will need to under...

Sep262021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

8 Benefits of a Wall Safe

Security

A safe in the wall is a lot better than other types of safes since it offers a lot of advantages for your home or business. Here is a description of a few of those advantages.Easy to HideYou will find that safes are a lot easier to hide in a wall. Hence, it will be a lot safer as it will be hidden from the eyes of the burglars. To make the safe safer, you can hang a painting on it.Easy to AccessYou can access a safe in a wall more conveniently. You don't need to bend over to open the lock or get something out of the safe. Since the wall safe is at your eye level, you can get access to the content inside the safe without any problem. You can put your put your stuff in the safe while in the standing position.SecurityMost of the quality safes have bolts on the inside so they can't be accessed...

Sep262021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

Top 6 Tips For Home Renovations

Remodeling

Are you going to do some home renovation projects? If so, you may be looking for a good professional. Given below are our top tips for you to get the renovations done without breaking the bank. Read on.1. Set a Budget It's important that you know what you can get for your budget. If you know how to price the required skills and material properly, you can save a lot of money. Yes, each builder is different and builders need to know what your expectations are.You should get at least 3 quotes and don't go for the cheapest professional. Your selection should be based on the experience, personality and the reputation of the home renovation expert.2. Make decisions in a timely fashion You should make each decision before the work begins. Good builders will let you know about all the situations, ...

Sep262021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

3 Ways to Keep the Desire for Learning During the Summer of 2020

Home and Family

The 2020 Pandemic has challenged you to rise to new levels of creativity and flexibility for you and your family. Many school districts have had their teachers in Zoom virtual classrooms teaching your school age children for 4 to 5 hours a day! Also, some parents have homeschooling their children to maintain a learning environment for their children.Now that summer has arrived, how can you leverage the familiarity with technology and combine it with the resources at your fingertips to keep your child's thirst for knowledge alive during the Summer? Here are 3 simple strategies to create a fun adventure for your family:1. Involve your child (or teen) in the "virtual vacation planning" process. This is essential for them to buy into the idea and maintain interest. I'd recommend creating a sho...

Sep252021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

Kitchen Cleaning Mistakes You Are Probably Guilty Of

Cleaning Tips and Tools

As it is named the heart and soul of your home, the kitchen needs constant cleaning attention. There is no other way around it, as that is where you prepare your food and thus the general hygiene demands are higher.However, even when you wish the best for your kitchen, you can make some mistakes that are a setback to your best intentions for this room. It is essential to recognise these and try to prevent them the next time you get to cleaning:You skip cleaning knobs and handles - it is only normal to focus your attention on kitchen surfaces as these take the most of the space in the room. However, you must not forget to wipe all knobs and handles. Since these are areas you frequently touch without washing your hands, it is important to clean and disinfect them properly. Wipe them with an ...

Sep252021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

How to Improve the Smell of Your Home or Office

Remodeling

Whether at home or work, bad odors can be quite distracting and often indicate an unhealthy indoor air environment. And it is suggested that many guests and clients make long-term judgements based on the smell of your home or office.So if you feel like your place might be a bit smelly or "not-so-fresh", it is time to consider your options. There are several ways to improve the smell of your home or office, so long as you remain dedicated to an odor-free environment. Continue reading to learn some easy and effective practices that are sure to keep bad odors at bay.Sources of Lingering OdorThere are various odor-causing elements that can enter your home or office from outside, but there are plenty that can come from within as well. These impurities will grow, rot, or decay, which can cause f...

Sep252021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

Four Considerations for Residential Solar Panels

Energy Efficiency

Going from solely living on grid power to installing solar panels can be a large and sometimes overwhelming step. There's a lot to consider and plenty of research to do, which can leave homeowners struggling to determine the best residential solar service for their home. Let's look at some of the things homeowners should consider when installing home solar in Devonport homes.RoofingSolar panels are known for how durable they are, as many systems last for several decades. However, the roof that you have can either increase or decrease the efficiency of the system depending on the layout and the direction of the roof. Some types of roofing may cause installation fees to rise if they make it more difficult for technicians to complete the installation.Before solar panels are installed, your ro...

Sep252021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

Commercial Cleaning Services – Crime Scenes

Cleaning Tips and Tools

A commercial cleaning service that cleans crime scenes is not your typical cleaning service. This type of cleaning service is charged with getting rid of the debris, blood, and other waste that is left behind when someone has died because of a stabbing, hit and run, or stabbing. It is any type of death that could be considered a crime. After the police have gathered all the evidence that they need they will call a commercial cleaning service that specializes in cleaning crime scenes. This service will clean the business, home, or site. Some of these services will also clean up suicides and natural death scenes. For example, if someone has died naturally but was not discovered for a few days or even weeks, the body will start to decompose. This will leave behind stuff that is generally too ...

Sep242021 by Charles M. LewisNo Comments

Closet Design Ideas for Small Closets

Storage Garage

Having a place for all of your clothes is essential. However, not everyone has the hanging space he or she needs in order to organize items properly. Even if you have a small space in which to work, you can still have a neat and tidy area with the proper closet design.Add Extender RodsIf you are living with a small cupboard, then you might find extra space by adding an extender rod. This piece hangs off the existing rod and gives you a second row in order to hang items. This is handy for those who do not have several long dresses to store. You can make one row of clothing shirts and the other row pants and skirts. It easily doubles your hanging space.If you have an odd-shaped closet design, you can add tension rods in the corners perpendicular to your main clothing rod. This will give you ...