Whether you’re replacing your windows or just sanding in preparation for a paint project, common home repairs can create hazardous lead-based paint dust and chips throughout your home. In order to lower the risk of...
Tips for Successful Pressure Washing
When it comes to pressure washing your deck, manufacturers’ recommendations should be carefully followed for the machine and for the cleaning solution. To make this important task go more smoothly, consider these 3 facts: 1....
The Joy of Decks
Connecting with Mother Nature while enjoying outdoor living on your deck is simply one of life’s great pleasures; but when it comes to maintaining the attractiveness of your deck, you have a formidable foe: Mother...
Going Green Inside Your Home
There is more than one way to go green this spring, and it starts with the flooring inside your home. If you are thinking about replacing your flooring, consider a greener alternative. Green flooring is...
Preparing Your Deck for Spring
With Spring just around the corner, homeowners are getting eager to start working on projects they’ve been planning all winter. With warm weather comes barbecues, parties, and the general desire to be outside. Having a...
Tips for The Handicapped-Accessible Home
When it comes to building a home, most contractors focus on the attractiveness of the kitchen cabinets and countertops. Most houses aren’t built with handicapped accessibility in mind. According to the Disability Statistics Center, an...
Paint Colors for Your Home Office
With the increase in technology today more and more people are able to work from home while telecommunicating over the internet. A home office is a great place to organize not only your documents and...
Shopping for Your Home Office
So you are converting an old nursery or guest room into a new home office. Before heading out to purchase furniture, ask yourself the following questions: How big is the area? Measure your space. Figure...
Preparing Your Home for an Exterior Paint Job
With spring just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about preparing for those home improvement projects you’ve been thinking about all winter. Nothing makes the outside of your home look more refreshed than...
How to Dispose of Paint
Every year in the United States, 64 million gallons of paint are thrown out, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. That’s enough to paint 16 solid highway stripes from the earth to the...