5 Home Improvement Tips to Increase Property Value
August 3, 2012
in Home Improvement Tagged bathroom, diy, home improvement, kitchen, remodel, renovationHome improvements are still a surefire way of adding value to a property, but with the average return being somewhat lower than we have seen in prior years, it is time to strategically select your DIY projects in order to see the maximum return. Always remember that your taste isn’t universal, and what you see […]
How to Have a Healthy Home
When you think of indoor pollution, those grotesque, blown-up images of dust mites might come to mind. Tiny bugs living in our mattresses are only one source of pollution, however. Different types of indoor pollution include air and water pollutants, cleaning products and cosmetics. Most of us think of our home as a haven – […]
Low Maintenance Privacy Landscaping
Privacy. It’s a hot commodity in a world where we’re pushed ever closer in proximity to one another. It almost seems like a diabolical developers’ cruel joke to see how many houses they can cram onto a couple of acres. You don’t have to put up with feeling like you live in a fishbowl. There […]
Energy Inspections for Home Sales
June 29, 2012
in Home Improvement, Home Inspection, Tips When Selling a Home Tagged audit, efficiency, efficient, energy, home sales, inspectionThe global conscience regarding the environment has rapidly shifted in recent years, and an interest in saving energy (and money!) is shared by many people in all demographics. Homebuyers in particular are making more energy efficient choices in the search for their next home. As a result, energy inspections for home sales are increasingly an […]
Keeping Everyone Happy During Home Improvement Projects
June 8, 2012
in Home Improvement Tagged children, construction, home improvement, kids, neighbors, pets, remodel, renovationHome improvements can be fun and exciting – at least the end result can be. The process itself can be stressful, expensive and noisy for many homeowners, their families, neighbors and pets. Since areas of your home may be out of commission for a few days or even up to several months, it’s critical for […]
Selling a Home with Cement Asbestos Tiles, Termites, or Vermiculite
April 20, 2012
in Home Improvement, Tips When Selling a Home Tagged asbestos siding, cement asbestos tiles, termites, vermiculiteSelling a home may seem like a challenge for the homeowner who has discovered termite damage, vermiculite, or asbestos components. A home that contains harmful building materials or that has been treated for termites can be sold, however, if certain steps are taken. If you know your home has been treated for termites or contains […]
Alternative Home Energy Installation: What are Forms of Renewable Energy
March 23, 2012
in Home Improvement Tagged alternative energy, energy, home energy, renewable energy, sustainable energy, sustainable home, sustainable home wind power, windTo recap our earlier article on alternative energy home installation, three forms of renewable energy (the most common) are solar, wind and hydro. Less-known are tidal (sea waves), geothermal (natural heat), biomass (decomposed matter), fuel cell (hydrogen and oxygen) and nuclear energy. We continue here with a look at wind power for home use, along […]
Considering Alternative Energy for Your Home
September 29, 2011
in Home Improvement Tagged alternative energy, energy, environment, renewable energey, solar energy, solar powerWhether or not one believes global warming is an issue to be concerned about, it’s hard to refute the evidence that the world’s carbon dioxide production is the main cause of the warming of our planet. To slow the effect, more individuals and corporations are doing their part to minimize their carbon footprint. Recent advancements […]