If you live in hurricane-prone coastal areas ranging from Texas to Maine, covering your windows is one of your first lines of defense in preparing your home for a hurricane. Covering your windows will protect your home from flying debris and strong winds, which depending on the strength and severity of the hurricane, and cause … Read moreWhy Your Home Needs Accordion Storm Shutters
These days everyone wants to be a do-it-yourselfer. There’s a certain feeling of accomplishment and self sufficiency that comes with upcycling materials into something usable again or gathering some beer caps to make a really cool new tabletop. The trouble with do-it-yourself projects is that many people take them a step too far and try … Read moreThree Times You Need to Leave Your Plumbing Up to the Professionals
Updated 3/17/2021 When you need to erect a fence, there are a number of different types that you can put up. One of the lowest costs of these choices is to get a chain link fence. These fences tend to be very inexpensive, and they are simple to put up. Getting an affordable chain link … Read moreHow to Choose an Aesthetically Appealing Chain Link Fence
The automotive springs that are the most important part of your car’s suspension system have quite a bit resting on them, both literally and figuratively. Far from simply supporting your vehicle’s weight and maintaining the proper ride height, they also prevent every bump on the road from being felt by passengers and contribute to handling. … Read moreThe 3 Types of Automotive Springs
Every year, according to the National Weather Service, flooding causes more than $8 billion in property damage across the United States. With the weather expected to become only more severe as the climate continues to change, climatologists with FloodSmart.gov write, dangerous, life-altering flash floods are expected to increase in frequency in all 50 states. Luckily, … Read moreThree Telltale Signs of a Home Infested with Toxic Mold
If you’ve spent time in a popular vacation spot, odds are you might have stayed in a condominium while you were there. Condos, as they are often referred to, are shared housing complexes with individually owned properties. Similar to an apartment complex, condo residents share common amenities like a pool or fitness area; however, condo … Read moreThings to Consider When Buying a Condo
Every Halloween, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 40-million children put on their favorite costumes and head out into the night to go trick-or-treating. While it’s true that many children only look forward to the night so they can score copious amounts of free candy, many enjoy the spooky atmosphere of All Hallows’ … Read moreScare the Pants Off Trick-or-Treaters with These Simple Exterior Home Design Tips
Do You Know Your Glass? There are three types of glass commonly used to make windows: tempered glass, laminated glass and argon-filled glass. Different windows require different cleaning strategies, so you should make sure any company representative that gives you an estimate has worked on similar windows to yours, or seems knowledgeable and confident. Are … Read more
The average lifespan of your bathroom’s shower enclosure is half a century. That’s right, 50 years. While in one way, this is a very good thing, on the other had, design aesthetics change throughout the decades. Does anyone really want a bathroom straight out the 80’s? Not so much. Many people assume that in order … Read moreBenefits of Bath Refinishing
Window shutters are a classic component of the American home, adding contrasting colors and textural details that can enhance almost any house. However, if you are thinking about adding window treatments to your home, you have likely focused on adding window blinds, curtains, drapes, and shades for the way they look and the energy benefits … Read moreHow Window Shutters Can Help Your Home Become More Energy Efficient
