Dated. Crowded. Inefficient. It’s a common story for kitchens over 20 years old. Wine improves with age. Kitchens don’t. The time had come for kitchen remodeling updates for Cheri. But, the part she loves the most is practically hidden from view. Kitchen remodeling begins with a dream The first step in every kitchen remodeling project […]
Learn what you need to know before doing any tree planting
Tree planting is a gift. It adds beauty. It provides shade. It generates oxygen. It can even increase your home’s resale value. But, getting all that means getting your tree started right. Here are three things you should know before you begin tree planting: picking, planting, and providing for it.
Three room painting tips to help you get professional results
It’s amazing what a difference room painting makes. The fresh look and feel renews your home. But, how do you get a professional look? Rudy Escalante from Rudy’s Quality Painting shares three tips to help you get professional results on your next room painting project.
Parallel power is a breakthrough in standby power you have to see
A standby generator means any power outage only lasts the few seconds it takes for your generator to automatically spin up—less than a minute. But, until now, getting whole-house coverage easily meant installing a larger liquid-cooled generator which requires about five-feet of clearance all around it. That is, until now. Because, parallel power allows more […]
NiCad vs Lithium Ion: Which battery is better for cordless tools?
Steady advances in voltage and applications have made cordless tools the first choice on most projects for you and professionals. For years NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries reigned supreme. Recently, though, they’ve been displaced by newer Lithium Ion battery technology. Lithium-ion batteries are smaller in size, require less maintenance and are environmentally safer than Nickel-cadmium (NiCad) […]
Replacing your electrical panel the right way could save your life
The electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It distributes electricity throughout the home. But, it’s often overlooked until problems arise. Signs of electrical panel problems You probably only visit your electrical panel when a breaker trips. But, flickering lights, plugs that don’t work, outages, or a panel over 20 years old […]
What you don’t know about a solar attic fan could be costing you money
While insulation and radiant barriers get a lot of attention, attic ventilation is critical to a healthy, energy efficient roof. Without it, your attic could actually cost you money. That’s where ridge vents or a solar attic fan come in. Ridge vent vs Solar attic fan Which is better for your roof? A ridge vent […]
Friends don’t let friends hire this kind of remodeling contractor
How to qualify a remodeling contractor Dreams of a new kitchen or bathroom can quickly become nightmares. All it takes is choosing a bad remodeling contractor. Some are bad by design. Some just don’t know what they don’t know. In the end, it’s you who has to clean up the mess. Here’s a better idea: avoid the […]
Watch how these replacement windows help build three new homes
A replacement window is made for a specific space. Unlike new construction windows, if these windows even a half-inch off, it won’t fit properly and can’t be installed. Gulf Coast Windows recently donated over $250,000 of these windows to Habitat For Humanity. See how it helped.
What few know about the most desperate fight of the Battleship Texas
Her 14-inch guns came to life at 5:30am the morning of June 6th, 1944 just off Omaha Beach marking the start of Operation Overlord, better known as D-Day. The Battleship Texas, maintained that bombardment all day long. For any other ship, this might have been its greatest moment. For the Texas, it was just another day […]
It’s shocking what a drinking water filter can remove from tap water
Water is critical to your survival. And yet, do you know what’s in your water? Many of our water resources lack even basic protections, making them vulnerable to contamination.
Composite window frames help keep comfort in and energy bills down
Windows represent the single greatest potential source of energy loss in a home. Insulating replacement windows have taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of composite windows. Composite window advantages Composite windows are designed and constructed to withstand even the harshest conditions, season after season. Made from materials similar to those on car bumpers, […]
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