Thinking about a new look for your patio, driveway, porch, steps or pool? You may want to consider installing stamped concrete. Here are a few of the benefits: It can mimic many different textures—but lasts longer Whether you like natural stone, slate, brick or wood, stamped concrete can capture the right look. It’s also more… Read more »
Garages make great storage areas for so much more than your car; you can store your tools, projects in progress, summer and winter sporting goods, and so much more. If you don’t have a garage attached to your home or on your lot, chances are you’re hurting for the storage space. Plus, if you live… Read more »
You can screw in a lightbulb, and you’ve managed to keep your houseplants alive for a few months now, but have you mastered these four essential home improvement skills? Read more to find out. Hang pictures You might think hanging pictures is a simple matter of a hammer and some nails. But there’s a right… Read more »
Did you know that May is National Home Improvement Month? Whether you’re putting your home on the market or just taking care of some routine maintenance, it’s a good idea to add a few projects to your to-do list, and to find a great contractor who can help you accomplish your goals. Here are a… Read more »
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities and sometimes it can seem like you need to become an expert in about a hundred things before you feel confident in your decisions. For example, do you really understand how your radon mitigation system works, or where your HVAC filter is located? Don’t worry, as… Read more »
To many, a garage door is just one way of getting your cars in and out, but homeowners forget that a garage door is just that: a door. If burglars want to get into your house, they can easily use the garage door as an access point if you’re not careful. To be truly secure,… Read more »
Spring is officially in the air in most of the country, which means that families everywhere are breaking out the deck furniture, dusting off the grill, and getting ready to spend some gorgeous spring nights out on their deck. If your home didn’t already have this extra living room built in when you purchased it,… Read more »
Picture this: It’s Sunday morning, and you’ve just stepped outside to water your plants. Now, your yard seemed perfectly fine on Saturday, but this morning, the first thing you notice is your neighbor’s yard. He’s added brand new planters, redone his stone path and added a fountain!? Green with envy, you rush off to your… Read more »
Congratulations! You’ve just closed on your dream home. If you’re like us, you’re probably already dreaming of how you’ll furnish and decorate the new space. While you’re at it, don’t forget to purchase these important tools every new homeowner should have, to be prepared for emergencies and home repairs. A tape measure Don’t guesstimate! Use… Read more »
We get it – your home needs updating, and you’re on a budget. You might be tempted to undertake the renovations yourself. But what you save in money, you might gain in frustration and dissatisfaction. A recent survey by Zillow found that over 40 percent of homeowners regretted taking on large home improvement projects on… Read more »