Most Americans want an energy-efficient home, and they’re willing to make the necessary changes to help improve efficiency, whether it’s changing their habits or buying more energy-efficient appliances. But reducing energy bills and making your home more efficient doesn’t just begin with remembering to switch off lights in empty rooms or paying top-dollar for newer […]

The value of a good home inspector is far more important than what people actually think, most especially if you are out in the market to buy or sell a house. The primary task of home inspectors is the assessment of the present condition of a house or real estate property, which is intended to […]

If you plan to have a home inspection for your home, whether for your personal satisfaction or if you are planning to offer your house in the market try to ponder on the things you can do to help out the home inspector. The value of a good home inspector is far more important than […]

  Planning To Age In Place? Don’t Overlook The Need For Balanced Natural Light     When homeowners think about improvements that can allow them to stay in their homes longer as they grow older, they may focus on things like grab bars in the bathroom or wider doorways to boost accessibility and safety. Yet […]

    5 Ways To Improve Your Outdoor Space With Retaining Walls   When you picture a retaining wall, do you imagine it holding back dirt? That’s the most common use for retaining walls – to address elevation changes and prevent erosion. But concrete segmental retaining wall (SRW) units are multi-purpose landscaping tools with many […]

  From Modest To Magnificent: Create An Entertainment Space For Any Home Entertaining at home? Whatever you’re planning – big bash or intimate soirée, cheery beer fest or elegant wine tasting – an inviting and accessible built-in bar featuring handsome hardwood cabinetry can help transform mundane household space into the life of the party. And […]

  Understanding The Millennial Home   For years, consumer buying power and purchasing trends have focused around baby boomers. However, within the past several years, the spotlight has shifted to the 80-plus million Americans between the ages of 25 and 34 known as millennials. Now the largest demographic group in history, this generation is undoubtedly […]

  7 Steps To Allergy Relief With Spring Cleaning   Longing for allergy relief? To stop the endless cycle of sniffles, sneezes and wheezes, it’s time to ready your vacuum and rubber gloves. Spring cleaning helps eliminate allergens so you can relax, breathe easy and enjoy the season.  “People who suffer from allergies may not […]

  10 Office Organization Tips To Boost Productivity   Empty boxes, piles of paper, pens strewn about – everyone is guilty of office disorganization. What most people don’t realize is a messy, disheveled office space can actually dramatically reduce worker efficiency and productivity. A staggering 98 percent of office workers say they ‘d be more […]

  Explore The Possibilities With Cypress   Inspired by popular home-improvement television shows and information-rich social networks, homeowners and savvy design professionals are using natural materials like cypress to transform their creative aspirations into beautifully tangible realities. “Cypress is a versatile wood that offers design freedom, lasting performance, and a lifetime of good looks,” says […]