It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The smell of pine and cinnamon, cookies baking in the oven, lights twinkling inside and outside your home, and… An enormous electric bill. Ouch. The holidays in America are known for being …
What Does a Home Insulation Upgrade Cost?
After the first snowfall, how does your house feel? If you notice chilly drafts, they could be signal that it’s time for a home insulation upgrade. There are many reasons you may choose to do an insulation installation, including: Energy …
Don’t Fear Winter Window Replacement
Window replacement may seem to be a fair-weather job, but replacing windows in winter offers unique benefits. After a slow start to the winter season in many regions, Old Man Winter has made his presence known. When the mercury drops …
Contractor Tips: Finish Your Basement the Right Way
Basements are tricky. These large spaces beg for a new use, but they often become dumping grounds for all of life’s extras. If selling your house in this market isn’t an option but you want extra living space, you might …
More Living Space: Making Room for Family
Many of us with children of a certain age are experiencing a “boomerang generation.” Whether because of a desire to save money, a change in lifestyle, a delay in landing a job after college or some other reason, the boomerang …
Adding On: 10 Ways to Expand Your House Out and Up
So you want more space. A little extra room because the family is growing, children or parents are moving back home, you’ve started a home based business, you’ve always wanted that conservatory, or any of the thousand other reasons why …
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
For anyone living in an area where temperatures regularly dip below freezing, a few precautionary steps to help protect your plumbing can be a cost-effective way to help avoid cleaning up after a burst pipe. Consider that the Insurance Institute …
Ideas for Your Kitchen Cabinets
Dramatic Dark Cabinets If your current kitchen is light and airy, consider adding visual weight to the space by selecting a dark cabinetry color, such as the black ones featured here. With open floor plans, cabinetry that contrasts with surrounding …
16 Kitchen Trends That Are Here to Stay
Quartz Countertops Skip the sealing and scrubbing. Quartz-surfacing countertops require less upkeep than their granite counterparts and offer timeless appeal. Plus, the shimmering surface is less dominant than other materials, so you’re unlikely to grow tired of it. Open Layouts …
Remodeling Your Master Bedroom
Giving a fresh look to your master bedroom can help you create the perfect retreat and add value to your home. But when do you know it’s time to take the plunge? Updating your master bedroom can not only create …