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 […]
Protect your foundation without compromise using a root barrier
What to know about shingling a roof before getting a new one
Before shingling a roof, you face a battery of challenging decisions. First comes narrowing your choice from a variety of materials. Choices range from asphalt, slate, concrete and clay tiles and, of course, composition shingles. Then, take time to weigh five factors: Product cost, material weight and installation requirements. Language of shingling a roof Roofers speak […]
A radiant barrier keeps attics cooler, more efficient
Attics heat up when the sun’s radiant energy heats the shingles. That heat is transferred to the interior attic space through the roofing materials via conduction. That’s unless you install a radiant barrier to reduce attic heat gain. What does this matter? Because, as attic temperatures increase, that heat is transferred to the building […]
Disaster relief volunteers take homes from fatal to fixer upper
Find out how you can help All Hands Volunteers The worst of times bring out the best in people. As waters receded disaster relief volunteers flooded into Houston. Because, one of the world’s leading volunteer organizations, All Hands Volunteers, led the charge. Over the last ten years, over 35,000 All Hands Volunteers have donated 175,000 […]
Say goodbye to waiting for hot water with this simple water heater modification
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Key tips to help you get the most from a bathroom remodel
Knowing what you’re getting into with a bathroom remodel is the best way to make sure any project comes out well. Set yourself up for success with these key considerations: Evaluate before starting a bathroom remodel What do you like? What would you like to change? What can you not live with any more? Organize […]
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