How to Clean Your Gutters :: Essential Fall Home Maintenance
Gutter cleaning is one of the more important tasks we can perform each Fall. Regular gutter cleaning can, among other things, really help in preserving your roof’s life. [...]
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Roofing Options :: The Advantages of Metal Roofs
Roofs have a significant role in providing your home protection against harsh weather conditions and other types of external elements. Traditional asphalt roofs have been providing the protection to the homeowners since...
The Features, Care & Cost of Concrete Flooring vs Hardwood Flooring
Aside from personal preference, there are things to consider when deciding on flooring, including the aesthetic and the intended use of the space. Two popular options for flooring are hardwood and concrete....
Four (Now That the Kids Are) Back to School Fall Project Ideas :: Organize, Paint & Prep for Winter
Shhhh. Hear that? It’s quiet right? That’s the sound of the kids back at school. Playtime is over and it’s nose to grindstone for everyone. Happily, the heat is slowly releasing its...
Four Things to Consider When Buying Kitchen Cabinets
When designing a kitchen, choosing cabinetry is a pivotal decision. Much of the style and feel of the kitchen is dependent on the cabinets. Color, wood type, detail and finish of the...
Selecting Roof Colors to Complement Brick or Stone Exteriors :: The Top Down Approach
Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features are paramount to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select...
Overview of Overhead Garage Storage Solutions
Naturally, there’s a wide variety of overhead storage solutions available on the market today. This makes it very easy to find the right one for you. The most common option is of...
Choosing the Best Interior Paint Finish for a Job
Your choice of finishes (aka sheen) is incredibly important. It will determine things like whether the color stands out or fades into the background, and if you have to repaint every time...
Consider Creating an Area Rug with Carpet Tiles
The creative DIY home owner/interior decorator has long known that the versatile carpet tile can be the saving grace for many living spaces where an area rug or runner is desired or...
Home Plumbing 101: Common Plumbing Problems
There are many things that can go wrong with plumbing, from simple fixes to large messes. Clogs and leaks are common problems that can range from minor to serious- it just depends....
Six Little Known Window Treatments For Sliding Glass Doors
Choosing a window treatment for a sliding glass or a patio doors can be a bit more involved than picking one for your bathroom window. In bathrooms, usually the main concerns are...
Benefits of a Home Generator :: Benefits vs. Costs
. . . Fortunately, my family during those times had the benefit of a backup home generator that kept our house operating at a normal capacity for the duration of the power...