Thinking about turning off the cable or satellite service to save money? You aren’t alone. Times are tough and a lot of us need to trim our expenses. You’ll probably be surprised at the amount and quality of programming that you can get over an antenna that you can install for the price of a [...]
Picture of a typical NFRC window label - Snagged from the NFRC website.
Almost everything you need to know about windows can be found on the NFRC label that comes on the window, and your window dealer should be able to furnish you with this information before you place your window order.
What you will find [...]
Improving or updating your home - whether it is an addition, updating a kitchen or bath, or finishing the basement - improves your quality of life and increases the resale value of your home. These kinds of projects can cost tens of thousands of dollars, but there are several financing options available. To choose [...]
Full Disclosure - I’m a general contractor. I’ve worked in both the custom and speculative markets for clients and for myself. This article is based mostly upon my opinions and experience, but it also reflects a consensus from within my community. If you don’t get anything else from it just remember one thing [...]
Define your Goals
Write down the ways in which your home does not currently meet your
needs. Don’t worry about the design or budget of the project at this
point. That will come later. Just write down the issues you are trying
to resolve. Aside from what you need, also include anything that you just simply want. This [...]
Home Maintenance
Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your home in top shape, preserving its value, and preventing problems like wet basements. Home maintenance begins when the home is brand new and continues forever. Therefore, it is best to make regular maintenance a habit from the very beginning. In addition to normal maintenance, [...]