One of the joys of being a homeowner (and also one of the frustrations, according to many people) is having to learn about various aspects of home maintenance. In some cases, these are things you never thought you’d learn about – such as the lining of a chimney. Most people don’t really know what this…
New siding may not be your dream renovation, but it’s one of the most practical and vital upgrades you can possibly undertake. Siding is effectively the “external armor” of your home, protecting it against the elements. It’s also a vital aesthetic component of any home – the “curb appeal” factor of your property will be…
Your gutters are a vital part of your home, when you boil it all down. It makes sense that gutters were one of the earliest ideas in the construction of primitive homes, because people quickly saw how rainfall (especially heavy rainfall, or snow melt) led to damaged homes, foundations, and landscapes. If you strip the…
Being a homeowner is all about making good decisions. That goes for the big things, like what type of siding to install, or what type of HVAC system to purchase. It also goes down to the smallest details, like remembering to sealcoat an asphalt driveway. Windows are somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. They…
Do you still get the yellow pages delivered to your home? Probably not. There are still copies floating around out there, but as time goes by, electronic directories become more and more practical. Cyberspace is a great place to look for goods and services because it is constantly changing and reflecting the latest trends, reviews,…
Have you checked out the DIY home renovation scene lately? It’s nothing like it was twenty or thirty years ago – and of course, we have the Internet to thank for that. But it’s not just the prevalence of free instructional content out there. It’s the fact that homeowners have become savvier over time about…
People today are hungry for information – that’s no secret. Homeowners in particular are always looking for quality insight on various aspects of caring and maintaining for the home. The smarter and more savvy we can be as homeowners, the more our homes (and market values) will benefit in the long run. There are so…
If you’re a homeowner, you’re constantly on the lookout for smart solutions to nagging problems. Gutters are a perfect example. How many times have you spend the whole afternoon cleaning your gutters, especially after a long and cold winter, or during the autumn months when leaves and debris are everywhere? And how many times have…
As a homeowner, when was the last time you wished you had more decisions to make? When was the last time you craved a longer list of things to do? Chances are, your “to do” list has been steadily growing since the day you closed on the house. That’s just the nature of owning a…
The arrival of spring has made it much easier to be in a good mood. During the late winter in a cold-winter state, it often seems as if the end of winter will solve all of our problems. Then springtime comes, and allergies kick in. You start to realize all the things you have to…