Let’s face it. Remodeling is a bit like “child birth”. Initially there’s some fear, some anxiety and yes a little discomfort during the process. But just as these memories vanish when a mother looks into the eyes of her newborn,…
The subject of budget can be perceived as a hard conversation to have with your remodeling contractor. It is only natural to be a little apprehensive in revealing your real budget number. For instance, you are afraid that if you…
What’s the first thing that buyer’s see? It’s not your flooring. It’s not your bathroom. It’s not even your kitchen or living room. No, the first thing they see is the outside of your house. If your curb appeal isn’t…
Decks have long been considered a “friendly” project for the weekend, do-it-yourself capable homeowner. However, there are a few things you should be aware of when planning your next deck addition for your backyard living space. First and foremost, be…
The unsteady housing market in the United States has opened up new entrepreneurial opportunities in the rental market for many people who were once closed off from purchasing property at all. According to the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), about one-third…
When you consider that the majority of people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors you soon realize that we should pay a lot more attention to the quality of the air that we are breathing. Many of…
This Indianapolis couple knew it was time renovate their master bedroom suite. The existing suite was typical for a traditional two-story home built in the 1970’s, and although the space was adequate, the simple bedroom with two sliding-door closets and…
Not everyone cares about being green, but everybody likes to save money. No matter what your motivation is, a home energy audit can do both for you. Both the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Alliance to Save Energy…
Home renovations, whether done DIY or with a contractor, can be an especially exciting time. Finally, after months or even years, you’re turning that small, unused bedroom into an expansion of the living room, or you’re adding the sunroom you’ve…
There are many common mistakes homeowners make when rolling their sleeves up and tackling a home improvement project. To avoid making basic DIY errors, you can watch a Google Play funny video app – as a cautionary tale of what…
