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 […]
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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 […]
Home Warranties: Myths, Musts, and Messes
Have you been told that you should buy a home warranty to avoid the huge cost of replacing a broken appliance? Have you been told not to buy a home […]
Retractable Roofs For Your Home?
Though most homeowners don’t know it, you can now add a retractable roof to any number of living areas in your home. You can enjoy the same type of luxury […]
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 […]
Prevent Bed Bugs From Biting Again
Your mother or grandmother have undoubtedly bid you goodnight by saying, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite.” For the last few decades, this expression has become almost a jovial expression, […]
Tip of the Day: Make a More Productive Home Office
The best home offices are located in an area that is separated from the rest of the house. However, if your workspace cannot …
Tip of the Day: Don’t Postpone Small Repairs
While small repairs might be left ignored for quite a while, a well-maintained home provides better day-to-day service…
Beyond Outdoor Kitchens: Now Outdoor Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Living, Dining Rooms
Have you heard about outdoor kitchens, the latest home improvement trend? Well, just like gossip around the watercooler, by the time you hear about something, the conversation has already shifted […]
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 […]
How Real Estate Market has Gone from Fine Dining to Fast Food
It doesn’t seem like that long ago when real estate was seen as a sure-fire investment in the same way that if you could afford the menu prices, fine dining […]