The Benefits of Winter Remodeling :: Take Advantage of Pros’ Slow Season
Spring and summer are the rush hour traffic of home remodeling. It’s impossible to speed up the time it takes to get to the end result because there are so many people...
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Does My Project Need a Building Permit? :: Building Permit Requirements & Why They’re Important
This article goes into detail on how to know if you need a building permit as well as the potential consequences if you build without a permit when it's required. [...]
Fire Prevention Through Preparation – Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Escape Plans & More
National Fire Safety Month occurs each October, and it’s a stark but important reminder to take precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. Many house fires are completely preventable, if the homeowner...
What Does Home Insurance Cover :: Dwelling, Liability & More
Most people who own property have home insurance. However, many of them do not know exactly what their insurance does and does not cover. Typical home insurance plans cover the same general...
Listening to the Past :: How Architectural Details Inform Our Work
If you have an old house to work on, do some homework before you start your project. It can be as simple as looking the house over for details that give the...
The Skinny on Energy Star Certified Homes :: A Guide for Home Improvements?
The federal government's Energy Star program offers certification to green home builders, giving homeowners the reassurance that they are purchasing a home designed to conform to strict energy-efficiency guidelines. Energy Star-certified homes...
Building for the Fungus Among Us :: Mold Prevention Tips
Prevention of mold outbreaks begins by starting home improvement projects or additions with a mold prevention planning adequately in place. Here I provide mold prevention tips, ways to plan projects and, in...
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...
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...
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...
Easy Tips to Protect Your Home from Burglars
Everyone wants to fix up their home to make it as comfortable, appealing and as valuable as possible. After spending numerous hours and your hard-earned money on home improvement, of course you...
Craftsman House Plans: Key Features that Everyone Loves
There are two primary things today’s homebuyers want: less square footage and more character. It’s no surprise, then, that about a century after the Arts & Crafts movement became a hallmark of...