Month: December 2014

Is DIY Carpet Installation a Bad Idea? Ask Yourself 5 Questions to Decide

Carpet is still a popular choice for homeowners. There are many carpet and flooring companies that offer the latest trends to update your home’s flooring. Carpet installation prices vary. For the best carpet installation prices, visit several flooring stores and comparison shop. Also, keep an eye out for seasonal sales and specials. When you’re deciding … Read moreIs DIY Carpet Installation a Bad Idea? Ask Yourself 5 Questions to Decide

Three Ways to Prevent the Winter From Busting Your Air Conditioner

If they’re not careful, many homeowners are going to find themselves fixing air conditioners come the springtime. Ice, snow, sleet, hail, and water runoff all pose serious threats to HVAC units. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure that you’re not one of those homeowners stuck fixing air conditioners come the thaw. Here … Read moreThree Ways to Prevent the Winter From Busting Your Air Conditioner

Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom

Redoing your bathroom for the first time can be exciting but quite overwhelming. Purchasing bathroom equipment that is both functional, stylish and affordable can take some time and energy — and frustration — to pick out. While it is easy to get swept up amongst all of the colors and textures of bathroom paint swatches, … Read moreTips for Remodeling Your Bathroom

The Nuts and Bolts of Everything

We would be at a loss without nuts and bolts. Quote simply, while nuts and bolts are a pretty basic technology, they are responsible for holding up and holding together a great many of the important structures that are a part of our daily lives. But you may not know that there are many different … Read moreThe Nuts and Bolts of Everything

Five Ways to Choose the Best Window Treatments For Your Home

A window treatment is a modification to the window aimed at improving its aesthetics. It is also essential for making your room much more comfortable in the long run. There are various window treatment options you could consider, including curtains, blinds, and drapes. The choice will vary with personal preferences and the goal. One of … Read moreFive Ways to Choose the Best Window Treatments For Your Home

Three Benefits of Waterproofing Your Basement That You Can’t Ignore

So you’ve just moved into a new home. Throughout all the madness of moving in, your new house’s basement is probably the last thing on your mind. However, it should be one of your biggest priorities, as a basement water leak can be more devastating to your home’s structural integrity than you may think. However, … Read moreThree Benefits of Waterproofing Your Basement That You Can’t Ignore

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Solar Energy

In an effort to cut back on high energy costs and reduce their environmental footprint, many homeowners are starting to integrate residential solar systems into their homes. The many benefits of solar energy, including solar panel efficiency, low maintenance and lower monthly energy bills make installing a solar array an attractive option. However, just as … Read moreWeighing the Pros and Cons of Solar Energy

5 Tips for Building a New Home

Anyone who’s on the market for a new home is probably all too experienced with the stresses of trying to find the ideal residence in the perfect location. It’s not always possible to find what you’re looking for, and if you purchase a prebuilt home, you may have to compromise on some features. One way … Read more5 Tips for Building a New Home

America’s Housing Market The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

It’s no secret that the housing market took an astronomical hit during the Great Recession of the mid-2000’s, leaving thousands of homes in foreclosure. The housing market has made a strong comeback and is even thriving in some areas of the country, with an abundance of high quality yet affordable homes for sale. For example, … Read moreAmerica’s Housing Market The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Why Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Starts With Your Home Heating System

The majority of home heating systems that aren’t powered by solar energy, geothermal energy, or electricity, will produce carbon monoxide when they run. This includes everything from gas water heaters and gas furnaces, to small space heaters that run on oil. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas produced from burning certain fossil fuels, and its … Read moreWhy Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Starts With Your Home Heating System

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