As we age, we start needing different accommodations in order to live safely and comfortably. Unfortunately, many of our homes do not have these accommodations, and we struggle to get through our day-to-day lives. While one option is moving into a nursing home, many of us prefer to stay in the homes we love. Thankfully,… Read more »
Category: Home Upgrades
Why You’ll Want to Install Smart Home Technology
If you’re anything like us, you rely on your smartphone for just about everything. Checking the weather, staying in touch, finding restaurants, getting directions—you name it. Did you know that having a “smart home” is just as helpful for your everyday life? Here are some of the benefits of installing smart home technology: Complete control… Read more »
Must-Have Home Repair Products
Sometimes, the right product is all you need to make a simple home repair fix. Do you have these must-have repair products on hand? Two-part filler If you’ve got a hole bigger than a nail head, two-part filler is your best friend. Because it has to be mixed and doesn’t rinse off with water, it’s… Read more »
Designing a New Garage? Here are Helpful Tips
Garages make great storage areas for so much more than your car; you can store your tools, projects in progress, summer and winter sporting goods, and so much more. If you don’t have a garage attached to your home or on your lot, chances are you’re hurting for the storage space. Plus, if you live… Read more »
Four Home Improvement Skills to Know
You can screw in a lightbulb, and you’ve managed to keep your houseplants alive for a few months now, but have you mastered these four essential home improvement skills? Read more to find out. Hang pictures You might think hanging pictures is a simple matter of a hammer and some nails. But there’s a right… Read more »
Garage Door Security Tips to Keep in Mind
To many, a garage door is just one way of getting your cars in and out, but homeowners forget that a garage door is just that: a door. If burglars want to get into your house, they can easily use the garage door as an access point if you’re not careful. To be truly secure,… Read more »
Spring Home Improvement Projects
Finally, spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, the trees are blooming and the air is starting to warm up. Spring is a great time to take care of home improvement projects, particularly those that will help you enjoy relaxing outdoors or staying cool indoors. For example: Update your landscaping After a dull… Read more »
How to Choose Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood floors are beautiful and classic. Well-chosen, they can upgrade your home and increase its market value if you happen to be selling. If you’ve never chosen hardwood flooring before, read on for a few tips to help with your choice. Not all hardwood flooring is created equal, and there’s a lot more involved than… Read more »
Boost Your Home’s Value with These Remodeling Trends
If your home is on the market, you can boost its value by staying on top of the latest remodeling trends. An up-to-date, remodeled home attracts more potential buyers, and you can list it at a higher price. Read on to find out which remodeling trends add the most market value to your home if… Read more »