To the inexperienced, your tool box will begin with a small investment as you do not posses the knowledge, skill, or safety training to use some of the larger tools. As your experience and comfortability with tools grow, your projects will likely increase in size and difficulty, requiring more advanced tools. This means […]
Real Estate
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home
For most people, investing in a home will be the largest purchase they will ever make; this decision should be deliberate and astute. If you’re 25 and feeling like you need to purchase a home just because your friends have, but you are not financially ready…. please, do not purchase a home. Owning a home […]
Best Smart Home Appliances 2020
“The future is now old man” yells Dewey, sitting atop his brothers shoulders in the popular sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. While Dewey was right, we don’t think he had any idea what the future was going to look like; neither did Dr. Jaap Haartsen in 1994 when he invented Bluetooth. From the first mobile phone with […]
Solid Wood vs Hollow Core – Which door is better for me?
Not all home décor is built the same. While your choice of wall color or style of door handle only has aesthetic value, other elements of design may have a large impact on your budget, environment, privacy, and the well-being of your friends and family. Today we’ll be discussing the difference between solid and hollow […]
Pros of a Range Hood/Benefits of a Kitchen Hood
Pop quiz! What invention was manufactured in Dallas house with a dirt floor, first produced in 1937, and is arguably one of the most important appliances in your kitchen? The title of the blog should’ve given away the answer, range hoods! While they’ve been redesigned and perfected over the years, the original concept remains unchanged. […]
ESSENTIAL Things to Look For When Purchasing a Home
Making any large purchase can be stressful, especially since we are so susceptible to decision paralysis. An informed decision is a great decision, meaning you should have tons of information when making your purchase. For example, when buying a car, you should give less focus on the shiny rims and more focus towards the sounds […]
Remodeling for Accessibility
According to an AARP study, “roughly 80% of Americans age 45 and older prefer to age in place”, meaning they want to stay in their current homes or communities. When remodeling your home, it’s important to think about the future. If you are remodeling your home at age 50, it wouldn’t make sense to remodel […]
Which Type Of Flooring Is Best?
Knowledge is power. Having a lot of knowledge and information is crucial if you want to make a wise decision. When it comes to flooring, there are a plethora of options you can choose from, and there is no “one option fits all”. Today we will discuss hardwood flooring and its competitors. Some things to […]
How to Make Your Home Feel Larger
Space. No, we are not talking about the universe, which is infinite of course. The space in your home is most certainly NOT infinite and needs to be put to good use. When looking to add space to their homes, people usually opt for a room or home addition. But usually, that is not very […]
How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Efficiency is defined as the ability to produce something with a minimum amount of effort and waste. A purpose of a home is to shelter us with a comfortable environment while keeping the elements at bay. Although most homes do this, some homes are more efficient at doing their job! Energy Star Replace your old […]