Big and Small Renovations to Pet-Proof Your Home When getting your home ready for a pet, pretend you’re readying your abode for a young child. Pets aren’t very conscious of spatial depth or height, and they simply don’t know how to identify objects that are unsafe, so assume that...
Five Reasons to Have More Natural Light in Your Home Even if we can’t put our finger on why most of us have a sense that it’s always good to get a healthy dose of sunlight. It’s nice to go outside on a sunny day or to bask in...
Do you live in a small, but comfy pad? Do you sometimes feel cramped and are longing for a bit more space? Or do you have a spacious home, but a few small rooms that need a little sprucing up? Luckily, there are some easy and clever ways to...
When is Home Improvement Debt a Good Idea? Making home improvements can be a daunting undertaking. Homeowners can sometimes find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when they find that they need to make home renovations because the cost of the project seems overwhelming. For instance,...
Remodeling can be an exciting — and daunting — adventure for homeowners. The thrill of shopping for new appliances and paint swatches is a dream many new homeowners can’t pass up. However, not every renovation is worth the effort. How are you to know which home remodels or renovations...
With home costs high and many Americans looking for more hands-on projects, Do-It-Yourself or DIY home renovations are becoming an increasingly popular option. However, caught up in the fervor to get started on their next big DIY project, some homeowners don’t realize the potential risks of going the DIY route....
Choosing an Entry Door Did you know that dollar for dollar, replacing your entry door (aka exterior door) is one of the best home improvements you can make? It doesn’t cost as much as other aesthetic projects like replacing windows or re-siding your house, and unlike those larger projects,...
First and foremost, when thinking about a bathroom remodel the number one priority should be functionality. But the design should also be a spa-like, calming area where you can shut out the rest of the world and exhale. To have that modern bathroom, you don’t need to break the...
A fact of life in Upstate New York, learn the warning signs and how to address ice dams before they cause serious damage to your home.
Raking leaves can be a lot less painful if you have a plan in place before you dust off that rake. Many people ponder to rake or not to rake? Most of the time it’s just better to rake and rake it all. Little critters and bugs love to...
Routine inspection and maintenance in the fall can go a long way in protecting your home. Use our checklist to help.
There are dozens of choices to make when selecting replacement windows for your home, some are aesthetic others are related to the construction of the window and may affect energy efficiency. Typically, one of the first decisions is the window frame material. There are four main types of window...
Before proceeding with a window replacement project, there are a few important facts to know about the glass. Learning about dual and triple panes will help you choose materials wisely.
