May 1, 2017 A Guide to Installing a New Fence: Professionals, Costs and Materials The right fence can add to your home’s curb appeal, provide privacy, screen an unattractive view and keep kids and pets safe. If you’re looking to add a new fence or gate to your property, here’s a guide to the pros and cons of common fencing materials, how much they cost and what you need to know to get started.
May 1, 2017 What to Know About Adding a Deck Want to increase your living space and enjoy the open air more? Learn the requirements, costs and other considerations for building a deck
May 1, 2017 How to Save Money on Your Remodel the Smart Way There are many ways you can save money in a remodel. You can choose moderately priced materials. You can manage the work yourself. But one of the most common money-saving strategies is for people to reuse certain items from their existing home.
April 12, 2017 6 ways to make your front porch the best in the neighborhood A home's front porch can make a big impression-- whether it's good or bad.
March 23, 2017 Don't cook? Try these ideas for what to do with your kitchen So what does a kitchen look like if it’s not used for cooking?
March 23, 2017 How to Make Laundry Day Easier Finding a place in the laundry room to actually do your washday tasks isn’t always easy. We have 10 ways to streamline the wash-dry-fold process.
March 16, 2017 9 Easy Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste Nobody wants to waste food, but most of us do it — in fact, quite a lot. The average American wastes 20 pounds of food per month, according to the United Nations. If you’re like me, you’d like to get that number down. But how? There are actually quite a few ways, and implementing any one of them will help.
March 7, 2017 How to Repair Your Roof Roof repairs are to homeownership what good nutrition is to overall health — a necessary component of keeping things in working order. They may not be the most glamorous projects, but they are definite musts. Here is a beginner’s guide to keeping your roof intact and your home dry.
February 16, 2017 What to look for to check the quality of a contractor's work It’s been my experience that many people, when looking to hire a remodeler, go through a basic, surface-level “background check” of candidates. However, it might be worth putting extra effort into the interview stage before you sign a contract.
