How to Save Original Hardwood Flooring
The last generation of homeowners often would complete home renovation projects, many of which included covering original hardwood flooring with either carpet or vinyl. While at the time, this was a common and even coveted aesthetic, in today’s markets finding...
Best Aesthetics for Opening up a Load-Bearing Wall
A Load-Bearing Wall - Open concepts seem to be sweeping across the globe and more and more homeowners are preferring great rooms, open kitchens, and rooms that seem to just flow into the next over compartmentalized floorplans. Unfortunately, not all homes are built...
Should I Hire a Professional to Remove Popcorn Ceilings?
If you’ve purchased a home that was built during the popcorn ceilings craze, you may be tempted to try and start scraping. While there are ways you can safely and effectively remove popcorn ceilings, it, unfortunately, isn’t as simple of a project as you may think. In...
How to Repair Water Damaged Drywall
Dealing with Water Damaged Drywall? In the unfortunate event that you have a flood or water damage within your home, acting quickly is key. One of the areas that may cause the most damage and harbor potential for mold is within your drywall. Luckily, if you are able...
4 Steps to Dry Out a Flooded Home
How to Dry Out a Flooded Home - One of a homeowner’s worst fears is that their home may flood. Unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence, however if you are knowledgeable and prepared, you should be able to save you home and some of the items within. Of...
Best Building Materials to Use for a Storm-Resistant House
The finishes and materials used when building your dream home are always important, however, when building a home that is in a storm-prone area, it is just as, if not more important to make sure the materials used are strong enough to withstand the weather and are...
6 Ways to Prep Your House for a Hurricane
As a hurricane sweep the coast, many homeowners are left scrambling to try and reinforce and prepare their homes for potential damage. While in some scenarios you may be required to evacuate, there are a few easy ways you can help protect and prepare your home for the...
Where Should You Avoid Pressure Washing?
Nearly all lists of quick home repairs, or ways to spruce up your home will include some sort of pressure washing. While there is nothing wrong with pressure washing, and it indeed is a great way to boost your curb appeal, there are certain areas of your home that...
The Top Two Fad Renovations
There is nothing better than remodeling up upgrading your home. Homeowners often take immense pride in their upgrades and renovations and thus will often try to stay up to date with trends to keep their home looking it’s best, however, there are some renovations that...
Where Mold Could be Hiding in Your Home
Mold is one of the most dreaded words when it comes to homeownership. Black mold, slime mold, any kind of mold is bad mold. Contrary to common belief mold is not only a problem when it comes to older homes but can be just as big of a risk in a newer home as well. Mold...
5 Renovations to Complete Before Selling a Home
As it comes time to sell your home, often homeowners are left wondering what projects they need to complete prior to listing. While some things are more of a preference than a “need,” this list of renovations will highlight some of the top items that buyers are...
DIY Concrete Countertops
Generally speaking, when you think of concrete you don’t generally think of sleek and modern, but rather rough and un appealing to the eye. Some people may have already seen this recent trend that seems to be sweeping kitchen design, concrete kitchen countertops. If...
Best Decking Materials to Create Your Dream Deck
When it comes to outdoor renovations, decking is generally one of the most commonly completed projects. Finding the best decking materials is important. It is extremely easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to shopping for decking materials, contrary to common belief,...
4 Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
There is nothing more satisfying than completing a renovation. Updating, upgrading and expanding a home gives homeowners a sense of pride as they bask in their completed projects. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Home renovations can turn terribly wrong...
4 Remodeling Jobs Best Left to the Professionals
With Pinterest and vision boards it isn’t uncommon for people to have grand visions for their homes and have their remodeling jobs and projects all planned out for a DIY weekend. While there are many projects that turn out perfectly with a little imagination and elbow...