The average heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is designed to last anywhere from 12 to 15 years — when properly maintained. Over the course of your home’s heating and cooling system’s lifespan, you’ll need to perform regular repairs and maintenance to keep it working to its full potential and efficiency. While you can…
A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Maintaining Sewer Lines
Owning your first home is pretty exciting — until you realize all of the important things you’re going to have to start looking after and maintaining. One of the most important is the sewer system, since many of the modern conveniences of living in a home depend on it — like having running water and…
Why To Consider Upgrading Your Doors and Windows
Are you looking for a way to freshen up the look of your house? Are you thinking about how to order a new entry door that will brighten up your house or getting a vinyl window installation to replace your old ones? Both of these options are good ones for a quick makeover if you…
What You Don’t Know About Laminate Flooring
Tile and hardwood floors are highly sought-after by homeowners who wish to renovate their homes. Unfortunately, both hardwood and tile flooring can be prohibitively expensive, and difficult to install. Homeowners who wish to achieve the appearance of these floors without spending a small fortune are able to install laminate flooring instead. Laminate flooring is easy…
How to Keep a Sewer Line Healthy From Your Bathroom
Keeping a healthy sewer line is one of the most important things a homeowner can do. Experts say that you should always have a sewer system inspected with a camera before you buy a home, but sewer care starts any time — and prevention is as important as repair. Sewer line repair prevention starts in…
Save the Environment (and Your Money) With Solar Panel Installations
Americans are increasingly turning towards renewable energy. Recent changes in the climate have lead scientists to believe that our consumption of petroleum, natural gas, coal, and other non-renewable sources of energy is contributing to global warming. The recent drought in California is a startling indicator of how volatile our global climate is becoming. For these…
What You May Not Know About Flat Roofs
Flat roofs were traditionally preferred for industrial roofing. Today, most people put flat roofs on their residential houses because of their elegant and stylish design. Flat roofs are also cheaper to install because they use less roofing material for a pitched roof and take a short time to install. If you want to put flat…
Starting from the Bottom How to Upgrade Your Room with New Flooring
Every now and then, your home needs a design refresh. The realization that it is time for some upgrades or improvements often leads to a crucial next question: where do you start? While your answer may vary on the current state of your home and furnishings, one great idea of how to begin is by…
Before You Replace Your Old Bathtub, Consider This!
Spring is here, which means it’s time to get cracking on planning out your spring and summer home renovation or remodeling project if you haven’t already. Fleshing out and brainstorming ideas for a bathroom or kitchen remodel — the two most common areas of a home to be remodeled since this is where the most…
Travertine The Best Mineral You’ve Never Heard Of
When deciding on building or refurbishing a home, one thing to consider is the floor materials you want to use. Though we tend to overlook floors (literally), they are actually an essential component of any household — and not just for the look. Floors, especially in high-traffic areas, collect considerable dirt, dust, germs, and other…