Congratulations on looking for a new, or maybe your first, home. Buying a home is exciting. It’s part of inching toward the American dream. However, it can also be unsettling. In fact, one survey found buying a new home to be more stressful than bankruptcy, divorce or even the death of a loved one. Will…
Read MoreResidential Electrical Projects: When DIY Does Not Apply Many of today’s homeowners have embraced the DIY (do-it-yourself) concept for home repairs and renovations. For many residential projects, this makes perfect sense. Enthusiastic DIYers are tackling labor-intensive jobs such as new flooring, painting, paneling, drywalling, or adding decks and porches to increase the value of the…
Read MoreWhen you look at the types of rubber out there, the choices (and the strange names/abbreviations) may seem a bit staggering. Luckily, we can help. We put together a few tips below about rubber roofing materials. Three Examples of Rubber Roofing Materials 1. Thermoset membranes A thermoset membrane regains its shape after stretching. The most common…
Read MoreMany homeowners like to tackle home improvement projects themselves in order to save money. However, planning and executing any construction project can be a difficult and time-consuming process. Here are five compelling reasons why you should hire a professional for your concrete work. 1. Large projects can lead to large mistakes. Some homeowners might be…
Read MoreLet’s face it, window washing isn’t the most fun activity, but it has to be done. Clean windows let in more light, and they look great, too. These simple tricks will help you get the job done quickly and inexpensively. Plus, your windows will be so clean that your friends and family will wonder if…
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