Have you always wanted that rustic look for your living room? The rustic look never goes out of style, so it’s generally a great option. It’s also good for families with younger children and pets, because minor damage is less conspicuous with rustic décor. Where do you start though? The rustic look can just look […]
If you don’t have a lot of time or cash on hand to increase the appeal of the home you are going to sell, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Here are a few quick ways to increase the appeal of your home. Keep in mind, the best way to determine how to increase the value […]
Because the stronger chemicals that used to be used to exterminate termites using the barrier system aren’t permitted anymore, exterminators have had to turn to less powerful chemicals. These less powerful chemicals don’t always work. There is a newer system though that costs less initially that is extremely successful for eradicating termites invaders. The new […]
Home Inspection can invoke dread in the mind of many sellers, but it really shouldn’t. Instead, use it as an opportunity to learn about your home and more importantly – to not be sued! There are certain material defects that you must disclose to a buyer according to state law or risk a lawsuit – […]
Outside sheds are wonderful for storage and convenience, but only if they are working for you, and not against you when it comes to accessing them. Sheds should house home improvement, landscaping items, tools, and gardening equipment, but those things can become bulky and can easily cause a shed to become cluttered. The addition of […]
For a show-worthy home garden all year, try using bulbs for ultimate variety in spring, summer, and fall. Besides being easy, they are also economical – besides the initial investment, you will continue to enjoy beautiful, hassle-free flowers each season. Bulb gardening does require a little preparation work and foresight. First, you near a clearly […]
Metal roofing is not just for warehouses and old barns – they are becoming increasingly popular for residential homes in most of America. For years, asphalt shingles have been the favored choice, but there are some frustrating issues with asphalt shingles – one of them being the fact that they usually last no longer than […]
Ah, Spring. The weather is warmer, the birds are chirping, and you suddenly realize there’s a lot of things you need to do to 1) recover your home from winter and 2) prepare it for summer. The first thing you should do is to take a visual inspection of your exterior home. Have winter winds […]
Annuals sometimes get a bad rap because people dislike the idea of having to plant every year. While it’s preferable to have beautiful flowers that return every year because it’s low maintenance and low cost, there’s no denying that some annuals are gorgeous and there are nearly two dozen varieties that bloom all summer long, […]
Over time, it becomes inevitable – all the time spent sitting on the toilet along with passing years eventually wears down the wax seal under your toilet. This seal keeps water from leaking out of the base of your toilet, as well as foul sewer odors from escaping and also stops major flooding that could […]
