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Foot-Friendly Finds: 5 Must-Have Doormats for Every Entrance

A great doormat isn’t just a practical addition to your home; it’s the first impression guests receive, setting the tone for your entire space. A well-chosen doormat can be both functional and stylish, helping to keep dirt at bay while enhancing your home's aesthetic charm. In this blog post, we’ll explore why selecting the right doormat matters, showcase our top five picks, and provide insights on materials, seasonal styles, maintenance tips, and creative uses. ### Function Meets Style: Choosing the Right Doormat When selecting a doormat, consider both its functionality and appearance. You want something durable that will withstand heavy foot traffic while also complementing your home’s decor. Look for mats that are easy to clean and provide enough traction to prevent slips. Whether you prefer a classic coir mat or a modern rubber option, there’s a perfect style waiting for you. ### Top Picks: 5 Must-Have Doormats for Every Entrance 1. **Coir Welcome Mat** - This timeless class...

How do you get white scale off a fiberglass pool

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Why is my fiberglass pool’s shell whitening? This is a frequent question that fiberglass pool customers may have to face at some point. This whitening can start as a white material forming on the shell of the pool and can also make the water appear cloudy. The white particulate can also build up in the filter which will require frequent cleaning. This can happen to any fiberglass pool because of age, excessive chemical treatments (especially overchlorination) or most commonly, a combination of these concerns. If you view a film of white or greyish-white grime on the walls of your pool around the waterline, that's calcium. Calcium can build up and leach into the shell’s gelcoat. As fiberglass pools begin to get older the gelcoat finish will slowly fade in color over time. Calcium scale deposits occur when your water an over abundance of calcium or from hard water. The white flakes are typically from calcium deposits that have accumulated over the years. Maintaining a beautiful fiber...

The Uses of Solar Energy

I was watching my Son run around as he was pretending he was a superhero he was watching on TV. I turned as my Daughter opened the fridge to get a snack after for quick break from distance learning school, and I heard my Wife laugh as she was in the middle of her Zoom conference call. It hit me that our life, our home, is run and powered by solar energy. We just had solar panels ins t alled a few months before and in the middle of this pandemic as we are using more energy at home, we have been producing our own clean energy. The earth receives more energy from the sun in one hour than the power requirement of the world for the whole year. Solar energy is free, renewable, clean and sustainable. We know how to harness it and we know where to use it best. Below are the different uses of solar energy. Grid-Tied Residential Homes Solar energy can be used hand in hand with your current electricity provider. This is ideal to those who live in places where sunlight does not shine year round, t...