Home Improvement
Homeowner’s Insurance
Saturday, March 15th, 2008March 2008 It pays $$$ to shop for your homeowner’s insurance. We request quotes from each of the following companies for our buyers. Check the rates each year, you’ll be surprised how much you can save! Remember, the age of the home, condition/age of your roof, and proximity to a fire hydrant all play major […]
The 7 Deadly Sins Sellers May Be Committing
Friday, March 7th, 2008Thursday, March 06, 2008 – By Thomas M. Mitchell So what’s the biggest mistake home sellers make? Thinking that potential buyers will walk into their home and just love the way they have decorated. Wrong. And the second biggest mistake? That their home can never look like the one in the Architectural Digest Magazine. Wrong […]
Don’t Flush Bathroom Renovation Dollars Down the Drain
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Looking for bathroom bliss? You’re not alone. Bathroom renovations consistently score as one of the most-desired home improvements. Improving your bathroom will not only add to your own enjoyment of your home, but it can increase its value and make it more attractive to potential buyers if you choose to sell your home. However, you […]
Planning Your Dream Home
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008(ARA) – Choosing to build your dream house is a major financial investment. Your home should be your haven, providing both the functionality you need and the atmosphere you want at a price you can afford. To achieve the house of your dreams take the time to plan and evaluate your specific wants and needs […]
Use Artificial Plants to Achieve Feng Shui When You Redecorate
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Redecorating your living space for comfort and style can be challenging — and fun! Decide on a lamp, a rug or a piece of art to complement your décor, but how do you decide? To create a look that’s your own, with a peaceful energy flow and warm, appealing comfort, consider feng shui to help […]
Need Help Finding a Qualified Contractor?
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Now that spring has arrived, a lot of people are itching to get started on their home improvement projects. Maybe you want to do a kitchen remodel, you need a new roof or want to improve your home’s curb appeal with some new paint and landscaping. These are all projects you’d likely have a contractor […]
Find a Contractor and Create the Custom Kitchen of Your Dreams
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Creating a custom kitchen in your remodeling or new home plans is a major task. A custom kitchen requires careful planning of many details in several different areas. Getting started begins with taking what’s in your head and putting it onto paper. It needs to meet all the possible uses you may have for it. […]
Home Remodeling: Go Green without Breaking the Bank
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008If you’re planning any type of remodeling project, keep in mind that it’s easier than ever to go green in the world of home improvement. Not only is it hip to be green but environmentally responsible building practices can save you money in a number of ways, including your energy and water utility bills. Contrary […]
How to Find a Kitchen Contractor You Can Love
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is the room where the pulse of the home beats strongest. Social hub, homework center, impromptu office, decision-making nerve center – the kitchen fills many roles beyond just a place for food preparation. That may be why a tired, outdated kitchen can be a heart-breaker […]
New Home Windows Add Value and Decrease Energy Costs
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008If high heating bills and mystery drafts are causing a chill in your love affair with your home, it may be time to consider replacing your windows. The government system for rating energy efficiency of home products, ENERGY STAR, reports that average homeowners spend nearly 50 percent of their yearly energy costs to heat and […]
Live Your Dream: Custom Home Design Tips
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008(ARA) -The one thing better than buying a brand new home for you and your family is having a brand new home custom built. A custom built home gives you the satisfaction of knowing that your new home has been tailor-made to meet your needs, desires and lifestyle. In short, building a new home means […]
Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008(ARA) – Painting is one of the most popular home improvement projects you can undertake, but it can be more difficult than you might think. Whether you’re planning an interior or exterior painting project, hiring a painting contractor will save a lot of time and energy in the long run. Before you hire a painting […]