Archive for the 'Home Improvement & Maintenance' Category

Home Improvement & Maintenance Checklist for Your Home

“home improvement & maintenance”

Your home is a big investment….probably one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make so properly maintaining your investment is vital to keeping up it’s value. But homes are much more than an investment…they are where we take shelter and spend much of our time in and are our living environment and […]

Using Home Improvement & Maintenance to Move Up the Housing Market

“home improvement & maintenance” “home improvement diy”

Home improvement & maintenance is often required when you want to remodel your home or do some decent renovations in your home. Remodeling is a way to move up in the housing market without moving out. It is also one way to enhance the attractiveness of your home if […]

How Safe is Your Home From Asbestos?

“Asbestos Inspection” “Asbestos Removal”
If you are in the real-estate industry, are potentially remodeling or purchasing a home, you may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Throughout the 20th century, asbestos was highly regarded as the ideal form of insulator and piping due to its resistance to fire and heat. Viewed as invaluable in industrial products, […]

Remodeling Houses – A Trend Here to Stay?

“Remodeling Houses” “Remodeling Costs” “Homes Renovations”

Many people are wondering now, with the economy the way it is at the moment, just how the remodeling industry is going to fare. With remodeling costs up and housing prices down, the return on investment recouped from a remodeling project is considerably less than it […]

A Very Cool Solution for Homes without AC

“ductless air conditioning”

Many homes, especially the older ones, weren’t built with central air. Today with global warming having air conditioning is not just a luxury but actually a necessity. Many climates that used to be mild are now experiencing record heat waves on a regular basis.
Homes that didn’t put in air […]

Energy Saving Window Film - Let the Light In

“energy saving window film”

Everyone wants a home that is bright and cheery and filled with light. Not only is natural light healthier for your body and energy system than artificial light but it also cuts down on the energy costs of using more artificial lights in the home. Having lots of windows […]

Options in Eco Friendly Green Flooring Materials

“eco friendly” “green materials“
No flooring product has zero impact on our planet, but some green materials are better than others. I’ve listed a few of the eco friendlier options you might use in your home with both the pros and the considerations that need to be pondered.
Bamboo is one eco friendly option. Bamboo is a […]

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project

“remodeling and construction” “kitchen remodel”
 
A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year?  Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project.  If he primarily specializes in fireplaces and […]

Estimating Your Kitchen Remodeling Costs

“remodeling costs” “kitchen plans”

The first question most people ask is: How much is it going to cost?
What you end up paying depends on three things that you can choose and one that you can’t.

First, the material you select for your kitchen plans will have the biggest impact on the price; it’s also where you have […]