With the warm weather lingering much longer this year it can be easy to forget about the upcoming winter season. Now, with the cold snap just around the corner, it is a good time to start preparing for cold weather or even snow depending on where you live. Getting your yard and home exterior ready […]
Even the most ambitious DIY projects become a lot easier to pull off successfully with the help of some online guidance. Do you have an old basement window that absolutely needs to be replaced? Reasons for needing a new window include the glass being cracked or broken, it has a single and drafty window pane, […]
How important are windows when the time for home inspection has come? Believe it or not, they’re one of the most important aspects of a complete home inspection. Inspections can be overwhelming and uncompromising, but only if you’re not prepared. Fortunately, there are concrete steps that can be taken to remain proactive before home inspectors […]
If you are looking for a permanent place to live, a new house and lot can be pretty expensive. Compared to older homes, a new home will always be more hectic and costly than an old house. The problem with old houses is that their design can be outdated, their sturdiness may be pretty weak, […]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is likely that home improvement projects will cost more this summer because all people are highly advised to stay at home. Home improvements such as upgrading living rooms will surely be perfect and benefit the residing family. Necessities are an important factor for home upgrades. Because Americans have been […]
From growing plants to soothing dry skin, moisture is an integral part of our daily lives. However, we can have too much of a good thing in our house. Most homes do a good job of keeping moisture away. Despite that, you can still experience moisture issues despite the ventilation that you have inside your […]
A lot of people go into homeownership with the idea that their house is a good investment. Being such a major financial decision, it makes sense to want the peace of mind in knowing your money has been well spent. Unfortunately, a home in most cases is not actually an investment. Owning your own home […]
Do egress windows add value to your home? With more and more people spending time in their homes due to remote work and school, finding additional space in your home is important. Egress windows can convert a basement into an area that is more livable. Updating a basement to use as a family room, home […]
We build and upgrade our homes with the same elements in mind as we did 100 or more years ago. While approaches to home design and what’s trendy changes every year, we still think of energy efficiency as one of the most important things. In ancient times and a few decades back, the best method […]
Unless you’ve been looking into getting new windows — or come across glazing in your professional life — “low-E” probably sounds like a dietary supplement. Once you start looking around for windows, though, the term low-E coating becomes pretty much unavoidable if a little confusing. What is Low E Coating? So, let’s look at the […]