No homeowner wants to see a bug scurry across their floor. As scary as seeing a spider crawl in your home is, it can get worse. In certain situations, bed bugs can invade a home. Unfortunately, they are often hard to get rid of by yourself. The hard part about dealing with bed bugs is […]
Create an Ideal Space for Entertaining with a Backyard Pool
Is your backyard ready for entertaining? If you’re planning to enhance your outdoor living spaces to include a kitchen and entertainment area, landscape designers specializing in residential design will likely tell you that these type of features will continue to be popular. The “2014 Houzz Spring Landscaping Trends Study” showed that 83% of the participants […]
Benefits of Installing a New Air Conditioning System
Having an air conditioner is one of the most treasured aspects of many homes. Cooler air in the summer is the perfect relief on a hot day. Combination air conditioning and heating systems can keep a home at just the right temperature all year round. However, older systems can sometimes cost a homeowner more than […]
Installing Ceramic Backsplash 101
If you’ve turned on HGTV lately, you may have noticed the ceramic backsplash trend gaining some serious traction. The second most popular request (69%) for home building jobs is kitchen remodeling, according to the National Association of Home Builders, and that often includes adding or updating backsplash. More and more ceramic backsplash shoppers buy ceramic […]
Beach Front Real Estate Find the Best Properties with a Real Estate Agent
Are you in the market for your first or second home? Depending on whether you want to remain in the same area or are planning to relocate, you may be seriously considering beach real estate for sale. When you’re interested in living by the beach, it makes sense to work closely with a real estate […]
What is a UV Water Filtration System?
You have probably heard of all sorts of treatment systems for whole home water purification. However, one system that is really becoming popular is a UV water filtration system. Certain methods of water filtration use screens with microscopic holes. However, UV filtration involves using actual UV rays to treat your water. In this post, you […]
A green yard, in every sense
A two story house, a white Fence, and green grass. For decades these were the standard of the American dream. Think of the relief of coming home after a long day’s work, stepping out of your car, and being greeted by the smell of fresh cut grass, or having a picnic with your children out […]
The Many Types of Home Dangers and How to Fix them
Danger isn’t all fires and flood. Sometimes danger is a quiet thing that steals past you. You don’t notice it until it’s too late and by then the damage is done. This is unacceptable, especially when it comes to home repair. A good home is like a body and needs constant care to keep it […]
Have Your Home’s Windows Seen Better Days? Replace Them with Double-Panes
Is it time to replace your home’s windows? While the average cost may be between $300 and $700 per window, it will be worth every penny due for several reasons. In addition to saving energy costs, you may also be able to receive a return on your investment when preparing to sell. When you purchase […]
Wood Floor MaterialsMaking Wise Choices
Wood floors have become a much preferred choice for home owners who are engaging in home improvement projects. Surveys show that 47% of people prefer to have hardwood floors throughout their homes. In addition, a survey among homeowners showed that 90% would rather have either tile or hardwood in their kitchens. Different wood floor materials […]
