Joseph R Carter, Author at Healthy Home Smart | Remodel Your Space the Smart Way

Dec112021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

How long does it take for a refrigerator to get cold?

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The refrigerator is probably one of the most treasured home appliances in most households. This is because it is always entrusted to maintain the condition of your food and drinks. If you are using a refrigerator for the first and might be wondering how long it takes for it to get cold after plugging in or after a power outage, more details are provided below. Factors impacting the duration for a refrigerator to get cold Age and condition How long your refrigerator has been used determine the period it takes before getting cold. Most of the time, if the fridge has been experiencing technical problems it takes long before getting cold. It can be challenging for a new refrigerator to get cold especially if it had been in the stores for a long period. Where the fridge...

Apr222021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

7 Keys to Setting Up your Home Office

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Circumstances and teleworking have meant that the vast majority of people have had to move their offices to their homes. A task that many have become accustomed to since the beginning of the pandemic, but the reality is that we do not always have that ideal space in which to work comfortably and in which to spend eight hours every day. The need for that workspace in our home goes far beyond teleworking. These types of spaces are also necessary to inspire us, to read a good book, to draw, to update our agenda, or simply to disconnect for a few hours. So the objective of these tips that we are going to give you is not limited only to find an ideal and functional space to work, but rather so that you can develop any of these activities in it comfortably and optimally. Take note because ...

Apr212021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

Buy or Rent a Home? Make The Best Decision

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What is more profitable, buying or renting a house? We have prepared a comparison between these two options, to help you make the best decision. The decision between buying and renting a home largely depends on the financial situation of your family. Both options are acceptable. It all depends on what you need. So, buy or rent? We will see which is the best option in your case. Buy or Rent? – Comparison Buy a Home We will see what makes so many people want to buy their home or their apartment. What advantages will you get for buying a house? You acquire something of your own: having a property, your unique place where you can always return is the dream of many. You can make all the repairs and modifications you want: each person would like to build his house acco...

Apr202021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

The Coronavirus Increases The Home Sales with Garden and Balcony

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Due to the confinement, many families think of changing their homes for one with more space. Having a garden or a balcony has become a luxury right now although it is not available to everyone. However, several informative portals have detected a considerable increase in the search for housing that has a balcony, terrace, and garden. It is known that confinement will change the family's priorities and give housing importance that until now it may not have had. Many will realize these days that the home in which they live does not adapt to their needs and those who are looking for a new home will surely introduce new parameters in the search that perhaps six months ago had not been considered, such as having a large outside area like a garden. This desire to be able to have a garden i...

Apr192021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

How to Give Your Home an Industrial Style?

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The new trends in interior decoration opt for dark colors, recover elements that seem taken from an old factory, open spaces, and the use of materials such as steel, wood, iron, or metal. If you are one of those who want to give a renewed air to your home with an industrial touch, without a doubt, this decorative style is yours. Read on to discover those ideas that will make your home the best example of industrial style. Bring out your inner decorator and trust this urban style that was born in the 50s in New York. A trend that draws its origins from the architecture of industries and old factories. Thus, the walls and ceilings are of great beauty without any type of artifice or adornment, not even covered with paint. Wooden beams, exposed brick, and concrete give shelter to spacious a...

Mar52021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

How To Reset Car Garage Door Opener?

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Just like any other technology, a garage door can be a hassle. Sometimes garage doors work like a charm, while other times they give out and won't work anymore. When your garage door gives out and won't budge, you need to know how to get in fast. You might need to access your car, tools, and other necessary items locked inside. So, instead of getting in a bind, learn simple ways to reset your garage door opener. First, we'll look at how a garage door works, followed by a few key differences between old and new openers. Then, we'll walk you through the steps of getting your garage door open again and resetting your garage door opener. Technology for your home doesn't have to be a hassle and, after reading this, you'll know all you need to get your garage door back up and running so you c...

Jan62021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

Some DIY Home Repairs

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When there is something that needs to be fixed in your house, I am sure you get very ecstatic to do it yourself. If you are someone who enjoys DIY, you have come to the right place. Saving money is not the only factor that you should consider when you are attempting a DIY project. Let me tell you, a DIY project is a lot of fun. But, you should know when you should hire a professional. DIY projects are projects that will show you if you are handy or not. When it comes to maintenance and repairs, professional help can always be expensive. I am absolutely certain that if you could do it yourself, you should go ahead and do it. While a lot of people choose to save some cash and do the handiwork themselves, not everybody possesses these particular set of skills, skills that are required to fix...

Jan42021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

Home Solar Power: Your Source Of Clean And Cheap Energy

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Current trends are that solar power is increasing in many parts of the world and on every continent. The demand for homes solar power is on the increase as time goes by and it is clear that the U.S. is also included in this phenomenon. According to studies done not long ago in the U.S. concerning solar power in the home, as many as 200,000 residential accommodations are provided on a regular basis with power from photovoltaic facilities. In addition, in most cities an average of more than 10000 homes have home electricity power generation installed. There is variation from state to state. This is also to be taken into account for the fact that initial expenses may be high. After installation however the source of energy can reduce the average electricity bill significantly. Technical ch...

Jan42021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

Going Green Without Your Backyard Compost

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Would it not be great if everyone in this world pitched in and lived a totally green life? The earth would be so much better off. While it is not likely that this scenario would actually occur, but the more people who pitch in with the little things, the more we can make a change to the future of our planet.Here are some small, but meaningful ways to do your part to help the environment: Lights On/Off – Growing up, you probably heard your parents nag you about turning lights off when you leave a room. By turning the lights off in a room where we do not need them, you are cutting down on the energy costs for supplying the room with light. You do not have to be in the dark. Just turn on lights where you need them and turn off the ones you do not need. Save Water – How often do we brush...

Jan42021 by Joseph R CarterNo Comments

The Effects Of Mold In Your Laundry Hampers, And Bathroom Vents

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I don’t know about you, but I enjoy a good bath or shower a lot and one of the worst things that you can notice while you’re in the bathroom is mold starting to grow on the ceiling or on the wall. It appears as a splotchy growth that’s slowly creeping its way from one end of the room to the other and if you leave it untreated, it will cover your entire bathroom. You can scrub it off the walls with mold and mildew cleaner all you want to, but in the end if the infection has spread so far, you will probably have to replace the sheetrock in the bathroom. Sheetrock (or drywall) is a porous surface and mold cannot be effectively removed from it by surface cleaning. The mold will infect the entire depth of the board and most of the time there is not anything that you can do except throw it...