Home maintenance isn't sexy but it is important, and with consistent maintenance you can save time and money. How? When you seal a deck, you're protecting the wood from the elements and it will last longer. When you scrape and paint exterior wood trim, you avoid having to replace the wood and worse, …
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T is for Tile
Tile is a versatile material used in many homes, for many different purposes. The most common places you see tile are bathrooms, for flooring and the walls surrounding bathtubs and showers. Sometimes tile is used for more decorative purposes, on bathroom walls, the backsplash over kitchen base …
L is for Lighting
Lighting is incredibly important in your home as it affects how you feel and how easily you can see and do the things you want to do. There are many different types of lighting fixtures from this integrated into your ceiling (called cans or high hats), to fixtures attached to the ceiling or walls …
E is for Electricians
Electricians are a key home professional that every homeowner wants on their team. They handle everything from where electricity enters your house (called the box or panel), to the wiring that must be designed and installed according to building codes. Electricians are licensed by the state(s) …
Lava Stone Countertops
Lava stone is a relatively new countertop material made from volcanic lava stone that's extracted from open air quarries. The stone is cut into slabs and glazed with enamel, then fired in a kiln at 1300 degrees. As the stone cools, a smooth (shiny or matte) crackled finish develops that gives …
Barns, Bed & Breakfasts and More
Holiday travel is fun once you get on the road, but it can be a hassle sorting out the details. Everyone's coming to our house for Thanksgiving dinner and as people get older, it's a little trickier figuring out logistics. We're driving from New Hampshire to Syracuse, NY to pick up my 97 year old …
