Are you feeling the winter chill in your home this season? Does it take forever to warm up the interior, yet seems like your furnace is constantly running to catch up? If your utility bills seem high when the temperature is low, it could be time for replacement windows. Your dollars could be seeping out […]
Are you trying to figure out ways to increase the value of your home without spending a fortune? You might be thinking of a few coats of paint, updating your light and plumbing fixtures, or possibly remodeling a room or two. Have you thought about updating your home landscaping instead? The truth is, your yard […]
We spend about a year and a half of our lives in the bathroom. While that statistic might seem a bit unsettling, it does provide motivation to spruce up our bathroom. After all, if you knew you were going to live in a certain home for a year and a half, wouldn’t you try to […]
Your home is a sanctuary, somewhere you come home to at the end of each day, close the door and leave the world far behind you. You’re planning a long and happy life nestled between these four walls, so when your décor looks a little tired or your nest looks like it could do with […]
In 2017, 5.51 million homes were put on the market and sold. You’re thinking about selling your home too, but you want to maximize the return on your investment. What’s the best way to do that? With real estate, upgrades and renovations are a great way to get more bang for your buck. However, you […]
The American public spends over $300 billion per year on home renovations. Many homeowners choose the renovation route over moving to a newer home. One reason that remodeling is a popular selection is that it is less taxing than moving. This option takes high-pressure events like house showings and inspections off the table. Choosing renovation […]
You’ve likely seen surveyors around before, working on street corners or at a new development with their camera-like apparatuses. Perhaps you get the gist of what they do or find their line of work completely mystifying. Eventually, there may come a time when you need to hire a surveyor. Here’s how to recognize that time […]
Today, we’re empowered to go green! Sustainable industries was first mentioned in 1990 in a story about a Japanese group reforesting a tropical forest. Since then sustainability is not just a buzz word it’s real and it’s everywhere from farming to production processes in manufacturing and of course the housing construction sector. Go Green Movement […]
Not everyone is blessed with the ability to move houses so that they can have a larger property. Some of us love the home we already have and so wish to make changes to our existing house, while others do not want the stress of moving from one place to another. However, this leaves you […]
Want a thousand dollars? You’ll have to spend money to get that money. Sounds like a lot of work, right? What if we told you there were a few simple home renovations that paid for themselves? As you prepare to sell your home, you could increase its value with these changes. It’s What’s on the […]
