Streamlining (Money Saving) Tips for 2010
Many take the ending of one year (2009) and the beginning of another (2010) as a chance to challenge themselves with new goals (unattainable) and thoughts (irrational) of how they […]
Author: Matt Myers
Warning Signs that your Home’s Roofing is about to Erupt
The news that Mount Redoubt, after two months of warnings from the Alaska Volcano Observatory and U.S. Geological Survey, erupted on March 22 solicits only academic interest for anyone not […]
Burt & Mabel Uncover Ugly Truth about Remodeling
Sometimes it just takes a new perspective to see what has always been in front of you. So we sent our crack photojournalism team into the home of Burt & […]
Food Network Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen remodels are some of the most popular home improvement projects in the country for good reason. In addition to adding value to your property, a good kitchen remodel will […]
Home Improvement Zodiac
Having difficulty deciding which project to tackle first? Maybe you think new roofing is prudent, but your spouse wants a new kitchen. Perhaps new windows seem practical, but you’re pulled […]
5 Star Tuck-Pointing: Iowa
We often reach into our database of homeowners who have had a 5 Star experience with one (or several) of our contractors, and we ask them to help us to […]
How to Create and Maintain Organized Basement and Garage Spaces
Pesky magnets for every spare scrap and belonging that doesn’t quite belong (but can’t be thrown away, either), your basement and garage may spite your cleaning efforts year after year. […]
Video: Hanging a Ceiling Fan
Dave Lupberger is here trying to keep us cool, and do it safely. Ceiling fans can be pretty heavy, so when you install them you need to make sure that […]
HVAC Maintenance: The Early Bird Avoids High Repair Costs
Of all the problems that can befall a household, the sudden failure of a heating or cooling system ranks at or very near the top. Needed repairs can be difficult […]
Replace, Repair, Maintain Rundown Fencing
Dream homes are built one feature at a time, and too many homeowners fail to appreciate and take care of the assets their home has. Although a rundown fence may […]
Stylish Kitchen Remodel Helps Growing Family
Anne Z. and her husband lived in a few houses in the Denver area over the last nine years, until a few years ago when they found the place they […]
5 Star Roof Replacement: South Carolina
Sometimes we’ll reach out to homeowners who have had a 5 Star experience with one (or several) of our contractors, and we ask them to help us to help others […]
Granite Coming to an End
Here’s the thing. Granite is pretty cool. You heard? It is a tough surface, easy to clean, an infinite number of color patterns, plus granite carries with it this feeling […]
Local Deck Maintenance & Sealing: Reseal Every 6 Months Or 6 Years?
This is one of the most common questions that can’t be answered without local knowledge and deck specifics. Even in the most hostile or hospitable climates, six months may be […]
Video: Jimmy Pace’s “Fixer Upper”
So a while ago we produced (or tried to produce) our own Home Improvement TV Show called “Fixer Upper” with Jimmy Pace. I don’t think I’m revealing any big secret […]