Leaky roofs, rodents and raw sewage gurgling up from the ground. Another day in the life of the Crestmont Village Apartments. Abandoned after the ravages of Hurricane Ike, it became a dumping ground and a problem for neighboring homes. It came to an end by order of The City of Houston. The city allocated $348,000 […]
Can shipping container homes really be eco-friendly living spaces?
Home sweet shipping container homes Shipping container homes may seem an odd concept. But, it’s one that’s catching on because retired shipping containers still have years of active use left in them. After years on high seas and highways, containers offer a fast, green and sustainable building option. Their popularity is growing as consumers […]
This landscaping makeover takes this yard from gonner to gorgeous
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The secret to a lasting drain line plumbing repair revealed
Time heals all wounds, unless it’s a plumbing wound. Then time is not your friend. “I can’t walk into my home and be afraid to do the laundry, “ says Sandra, a homeowner with reason to be concerned. “I can’t walk into my home and be afraid to flush the toilet. This way keep […]
Hardie siding replacement
Repipe vs ePipe: Is pipe restoration a better choice?
Pinhole leaks are a leading reason for a repipe project. Repiping seems to make perfect sense: Replace leaky pipes with new ones. It’s not that easy. A repipe project is a messy, inconvenient process. Holes get cut in walls throughout your home. And, when it’s done, there’s the patching, painting, and clean up. Which is […]
Ten tips for a marriage-friendly bathroom remodel project
The only project more stressful on marriage than building a house is remodeling an old one. Because there’s no space more personal, a bathroom remodel project can be particularly prickly. That’s why Tom and Sandra remodeled each of their bathrooms on their own. In the interest of maintaining domestic harmony, here are tips for keeping […]
A new front door makes a better impression and boosts home value
Your front door is the ambassador of your home. It greets friends and visitors. But, it also has to be tough enough to stand up to every kind of weather. Could be ready for a new one? A new front door can boost your home’s perceived value by 4.2%. Before setting out to buy a […]
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