Managing Homes with Confidence!
Bathrooms are small rooms so they must be easier to remodel than larger rooms? No! Remodeling a bathroom can be extremely challenging as there are more features tucked into a bathroom than any other room besides the kitchen. A simple remodel where you replace just 1 or 2 features like the vanity, …
Continue Reading about Bathroom Remodel: Prioritizing Goals (Part 1)
Wood decks are traditional but take lots of work to maintain. Fortunately there are many new deck materials that require far less maintenance. These materials may cost more initially but when you look at the total cost over 20 or more years, you'll find that you'll save money from lower maintenance …
Decks give you more living space. Decks also add value to your home on resale. In fact, a deck may be considered a required feature depending on your home's size and location. I once considered converting a deck to a finished family room and the appraiser told me for the size of the house, a deck …
Most contractors are honest and want to do a good job yet the stories you hear are often ones about problems. Why? The media focuses on headlines that get the most attention. Human nature is such that stories about problems, plus the way in which they are told, grab more attention. Look at the …
Anyone with determination can split kindling for a wood stove or fireplace, and yes that includes women. In fact this article was prompted by a woman recently widowed, who asked for advice on preparing for winter. She has a wood stove and there is some wood cut but no kindling as her husband …
The value of any home improvement is what the homeowner is willing to invest and how much value the ultimate home buyer will pay for that improvement. Home improvements are, and always will be, a balancing act between immediate value to improve the current homeowner's quality of life and ultimate …
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