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
If you are planning the construction of the home, you’ll have many choices about what type of roof to install. Our research has shown that many home designers choose flat roofing, because they are an economical choice, and they offer a range of flat roof styles. The lower cost of flat roofs is due to…
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…
Harness the Power of Wetness!
When you basement floods, you might not realize it, but whats streaming into your home is actually a precious resource. Before you call for sump pump installation, give it some thought. Just 1% of the water in the world is actually useful for all of our needs. The rest is frozen in ice caps or…
What You Need to Know About Staging a Home
If you want to sell your house quickly, you’re going to need to stage it, to make it presentable to prospective buyers for when they come through to look. This may sound like a pretty easy thing to do, but believe it or not, staging can actually be a bit tricky. Here’s what you should…
Installing Carpets for Beginners
Carpeting installation is one of the biggest expenses when renovating a home. The costs of finding a qualified carpet installer, hiring someone to trim doors and remove baseboards, and choosing the right carpet and padding all add up quickly. Occasionally, homeowners attempt to offset some of these costs by installing the carpet by themselves. While…