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Smart Home Security with Nest Pro || Outdoor Cams, Nest Secure & More

Products

Smart Home Security products just got a little, well, smarter and more connected with new offerings from Nest Labs. A look at the new Nest Secure alarm system, their outdoor security cameras...

by jb bartkowiak

Architects Condo Remodel – a Space Optimized Redo with LG Squared :: Inside the Pro’s Home

On the day I visited, classical music simmered as Jodi was working to plow through some of her duties as bookkeeper. The signs of a wall removal are still present. A peeled...

by jb bartkowiak

For Pros Only :: The Organized Truck Is the Organized Professional

It’s 6:00 pm Friday night, the crew is picking up trash and cleaning the site as the last piece of aluminum is bent and installed on the 15 replacement windows we installed...

by Aaron Gillison

For Pros Only :: How to Form Strong Contractor Realtor Relationships

Real estate agents have clients that contractors can help, and contractors have clients that are looking to sell. A winning situation for both parties which can maximizes profits and stimulates the housing...

by Martin Orefice

Project: A 1978 Contemporary Gets New Pella Windows and Sliding Doors! Part 2

Remodeling

When I left you, I was extolling the virtues of the Pella sliding doors and replacement windows I had just had installed. Pella sliders are a no-brainer. They open and close nicely;...

by Lisa Smith

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr

All About Door Hinges :: Hanging on a Hinge

Hinges are as varied as the doors that hang from them. While most building products are measured width x height, door hinges are measured height by width; and the width is the...

by Ginny Powell

The Lessons of Hurricane Irene :: On Hurricane Preparedness

Homeownership

In the beautiful week before Hurricane Irene coastal Delaware was doing its summer thing. Every other car had out-of-state plates and vacationers were enjoying the beach while my clients, who rent their...

by Barry Morgan

How to Buy Quality Furniture :: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying Furniture

Remodeling

So with list in hand, go to the stores. Oh, looky here, you found a gorgeous sofa for a great price! "Where's my credit card??" This and six other valuable questions you...

by Alycia Wicker