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Do the math on an inch of water. Spread across a 1,500 square foot slab house, that thin sheet adds up to roughly 935 gallons. A typical garage shop vac holds about five gallons before it needs emptying, which means close to 190 trips out the back door, and that...

A full bathroom remodel in Petersburg and the greater Richmond area can run anywhere from a few thousand dollars for a cosmetic refresh to well past $30,000 for a gutted primary bath with a walk-in shower. The spread is wide because the finishes people shop for, the tile, vanity and...

Georgia's warm, humid climate gives mold plenty of opportunity. Frequent rain, high summer humidity and the occasional plumbing or roof leak mean that moisture is never far from the structure of a home. Mold needs only two things to take hold: moisture and an organic material to feed on, and...

Key TakeawaysVacation rentals frequently prove to be more cost-efficient than hotels, particularly for families and groups who can occupy larger spaces. For many travelers, cooking meals in a rental's kitchen not only provides savings but also enhances convenience.Offering a personalized experience, vacation rentals allow guests to choose accommodations that resonate...

Stand near the top of Temple Hills or along Skyline Drive and look down. What fills the view is not storefronts or front doors. It is roofs, hundreds of them, stepping down the canyons toward the water. In most towns a roof is something you glance at from the street....