Do you dream of fixing up and restoring an old home? Perhaps you are about to make that dream a reality. If you are, then you may be aware that the key to success will be to prepare yourself for all the potential issues you will encounter. One of those is asbestos. We...

There is one essential part of the home that often gets taken for granted and yet, we all use it numerous times a day. What is it? The toilet! Did you know that on average a person will flush the toilet 2500 times each year? With this in mind, shouldn't we take at...

Every new homeowner needs a toolset. It would be unusual for a new homeowner to purchase all the tools they will ever need at one time. Instead, the object is to begin a tool collection by buying the most commonly needed tools while considering their cost as well....

Part of the rite of passage as a parent is taking your house from adults-only to a kid-friendly home. Rest assured that there are plenty of living room ideas that feel welcoming to both parents and kids. You can achieve a nice balance. Here are a few tips: Invest in...

It’s never a good time for a power outage. Power outages present lots of inconveniences. But the inconveniences can be lessened if you take steps to prevent further damage. Here are some additional tips to think about when faced with a power outage.  There are ...

A remodeling project is never cheap. For example, an average kitchen remodel can set you back about $20,000. To help you maximize every dollar and hour During a renovation it’s important to consider some mistakes that homeowners have made when remodeling. Here are a...

 Everyone thinks they can paint. Grab a brush or roller and a couple of gallons of latex and you’re all set, right? Not quite. There’s no substitute for letting the proper steps, taking time to do the right job, and improve your technique as you go.  There...

Life will remind us to expect the unexpected. Natural disasters can have you suddenly uprooting our entire life   We may find ourselves in a situation where we need to make fast decisions to protect ourselves, members of our household, and our home. You can’t plan for...

Many factors go into how long a home inspection takes to complete. There is no one set amount of time. Every home inspection is different.  There are some factors that can affect how long it takes to inspect the house from start to finish. Notice a few of the...

Rubber flooring is widely used in commercial settings like hospitals, gym weight rooms, and  cafeterias. Rubber flooring is gaining attention as a viable flooring for homes as well. A major reason why the style is gaining popularity is because of the huge array...