If you think you can't conquer home improvement projects in your home, think again. All it takes is a yearning for more information and the ability to find it and use it right. If you want to get a great start in learning new home improvement skills, you can definitely use these tips. A great home improvement tip is to not let your ego get in the way when making renovations. Sometimes, a renovation you may have in mind does not need to be done because it could violate a particular building Continue Reading ...

Wet Basement/Crawlspace, Foundation Movement, Mold Growth - Checked Your Sump Pump Lately? Sump Pump importance How many of us understand the importance of the sump pump in keeping water away from the foundation of our homes? When was the last time you checked your sump pump for proper operation? Notice any foundation cracks around your home? Ever make the connection that your sump pump may be the cause of this cracking….? Think again. Water is the #1 enemy of a home. As a homeowner, Continue Reading ...

Taking Your Car Bike Rack On Vacation Car bike racks can make a vacation more fun and interesting. Being able to take your family's bicycles wherever you choose can give you opportunities to have fun and exercise together. Are you craving a family vacation? Do you enjoy bicycling? If these two things are your top things to do, then you will be happy to find out that you can combine the two. A car roof bike rack can offer you the flexibility to take your bicycles with you so that your Continue Reading ...

Starting A Roofing Business - A Rewarding Opportunity For You? Roofers are some of the people I respect the most. Their jobs are very important, because if they do not do a good job putting a roof on your house, then you will have all sorts of problems. A roof helps to keep the heating and air conditioning inside the house, and also most importantly keeps the wind, rain, and snow outside of the house. Without a good roof, your investment in your house will be washed away in no time. (Pun Continue Reading ...

Uploading the Unbelievable “Man, you’ve gotta come over and see what’s happened. It is totally mind-blowing!” Jimmy yelled through my cell phone. Currently I was downing a huge slice of plain-cheese pizza at the local pizzeria-Domingo’s on Main Street. My phone rang so I answered just in case of an emergency, but as it was just my ‘lunatic’ friend Jimmy I decided to get back to my serious Zen meditation approach to pizza consumption. “Yeah yeah Jim. Look, whatever it is Continue Reading ...

Concrete Homes - Your Fortress in a Natural Disaster If the area you lived in was subject to earthquakes, insect infestation and wildfires, and you could live in a type of housing that could withstand all those perils, why wouldn't you? Concrete homes have an amazing resistance to all of the above and are commonly used in Florida and other hurricane ridden locations, but their popularity hasn't spread to the west coast. Due to their unique construction, a number of homes have survived the Continue Reading ...

So, you've made it. You're ready to get into home improvement right? Well, now is the perfect time. You probably have a lot of questions on how to start and what to do, but don't worry, this article has you covered. Listed below are some tips that will help you get started with your home improvement plans. Keep yourself covered by building to code. If you secure the necessary permits prior to the start of construction you will have peace of mind down the road. If you decide to sell your house Continue Reading ...

If you've researched home improvement, you know how daunting it can be to take on a big project. Luckily, this collection of tips is here to help you! After reading this article, you will be more prepared to start transforming your house in to the home of your dreams. Have a large bulletin board in your kitchen or living room, where you can write reminders for yourself of things you need to do or bills you need to pay. Emergency phone numbers, contacts, brochures, postcards and notes to Continue Reading ...

The Story Behind Saltbox Architecture Saltbox homes can convey years of American colonial history in a single glance. With distinctive high pitched asymmetrical roofs, and flat, unadorned exteriors, these homes show how people lived in the nation's earliest days, between the early 16th and late 17th centuries, adjusting their homes as needed to make things easier. Because of their unique features, Saltbox homes are also instantly recognizable, and among the iconic residences of the Continue Reading ...