Tag: Home Improvements

Posted on 12/31/2023

3 Things To Consider About Exterior Door Energy Efficiency

When climate-controlled air escapes or gaps allow non-climate-controlled air inside, heating and cooling system are forced to work overtime. Although frugal people often calculate the cost benefits of replacement windows to reduce energy loss, entry and secondary doors also have a significant effect. A poorly insulated door with even small gaps around the casing can create ongoing drafts....

Building Materials

Door Materials

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Posted on 10/09/2022

House renovations: A guide to home additions

Many factors are in play when it comes to adding...

Home Renovations

Home Improvements

Posted on 02/27/2022

Home Exterior: Could Your Driveway Bring in a Higher ROI?

When homeowners weigh which upgrades best improve their property values; remodeling kitchens and expanding bathrooms are almost always top of the list. But what about installing a new driveway? A dirt or gravel parking area turns into a veritable quagmire during bouts of heavy precipitation, which could mean you end up tracking more mess into your home than...

Driveway

Exterior Design

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Posted on 09/06/2020

Tips on Choosing the Right Flooring for Your Basement

Picture by PIRO4D via Pixabay Flooring can add to the function of your newly finished basement, or it can take it away. Installing the wrong type of flooring material in a below-grade space could leave you open to costly water damage or even the growth of mold and bacteria. Even the best-built basements are sometimes prone to invasion...

Home Improvements

Flooring

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Posted on 10/06/2019

Chase Away Dark Spaces

Moving into a new home is an exciting time. There is so much to do with packing up the old place, closing on the purchase, and moving in that you probably haven’t spent much time wondering what your new home is like early in the morning, or late in the afternoon. After visiting your new home just a...

Home Improvements

Yard Improvements

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