It can be a fun project, a great investment, or even a good way to settle into your forever home without spending a fortune to get what you want. But before you...
With the economy still trying to recover getting our young adults involved with home maintenance tasks, and important upkeep, can make a big difference. Depending on the project, doing so cuts down...
Each of these security items are cost effective and easy to use and install. They also offer the added, and perhaps most important, bonus of letting outsiders know that your home is...
In the past, I have removed the carpeting from both the living room and dining room, so I knew what to expect down under. For those of you who are considering carpet...
Through the Life Improvement Project, Ikea works with media outlets (like This Old House) to bring us in-store seminars covering various aspects of … living. And this past weekend I had the...
The kitchen faucet sprayer is such a useful item, I can't imagine life without one. But have you ever went to pull on the faucet sprayer only to be stopped at few...
I have gotten a handful of questions recently about Renovations Loans, and more specifically -- 203ks. Like many, I knew only that 203ks were “Renovation Loans,” but not much else. So I...
Just like any big project, you need to budget for you kitchen remodeling project. How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? The answer to that question lies in the answers to these...
In order to realize success in this industry today, you need to become the go-to guy or gal for all of your client's household needs. Every project, big or small, will go...
Houzz is a collaborative online resource featuring some 300K+ images, most hi-res and professional quality. Most images are uploaded by home professionals looking to build an online portfolio or presence. As a...
In the past, the layout of a home was designed in a rather segregated fashion: the living room was completely separate from the kitchen, which was separate from the dining room. Now,...
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...