It’s the middle of winter, and now that the temperatures have dropped, you realize your home’s insulation just isn’t cutting it. There are drafts all around your house, and your heating bill is climbing towards the clouds. If the thought of spending the next few months shivering away and spending far too much on your…
We tend to focus on cost when considering investing in any home improvement upgrade. In addition to how much the project costs, you’ll also want to get an idea of how much money it may save you every month—for example, by lowering your energy bill—as well as how much value it will add to your…
Many ambitious homeowners may try to save money and increase their home’s value by taking on DIY projects. However, there are certain projects, such as installing spray foam insulation, that are best left to the professionals. While you technically can install your own spray foam insulation, it doesn’t mean you should. Here are some reasons…
The deck and patio are two of your home’s most prominent exterior features. As such, they can have a large positive or negative effect on your property’s curb appeal, depending on how well you maintain them. If you fail to keep up with regular maintenance, your deck or patio could end up greatly reducing the…
Properly maintaining one’s home can be tedious at times and requires a bit of an investment. Due to this inconvenience, many homeowners start to neglect essential maintenance practices overtime. Unfortunately, doing so can ultimately have numerous negative consequences from a financial and safety standpoint. To gain a better understanding of why home maintenance is so…
Each season brings new maintenance tasks that homeowners must complete in order to keep their homes in good condition as the weather changes. Fall is an especially important time to stay on top of your home maintenance, as it precedes the harshest season of the year: winter. The freezing temperatures and inclement weather that winter…
On the long list of home upgrades and essential maintenance tasks, keeping one’s attic cool tends to be forgotten. After all, it may not seem very important to keep a place that most people only occasionally visit at a comfortable temperature. However, keeping one’s attic cool is more important than many people think. To learn…
If you have an asphalt driveway, investing in periodical sealcoating services can help increase the value of your property. Sealcoating is a preventative maintenance service that involves applying a sealing coat to a paved surface such as a driveway. Doing so can help prolong the surface’s integrity and preserve its appearance. Continue reading to learn more…
Purchasing a house is one of the largest investments that many people make in their lifetime. To safeguard that investment, it is essential to take the time to make home improvements and practice regular maintenance – especially if your home is older. If you are a new homeowner, it can be hard to identify all…
The insulation in a home can have a larger effect on the lives of homeowners than most people realize. In addition to affecting the comfort of a home, insulation can also affect the home’s electric bills and its residents’ safety. Despite the effects insulation can have on the lives of homeowners, over 70 percent of…