13 Things to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
Your home is your biggest investment. So when you need work done on it, you need to find someone you can trust. So what should you know about your contractor before you decide to work together?
Your HOA Nixed Your Home Improvement Project. Now What?
Homeowners associations have a bad reputation for having some pretty crazy rules. So what happens when those rules keep you from doing a project you have your heart set on? Well, you there are ways you can fight your HOA (not literally) to get your project through.
Making Your Home Smarter
Order dinner, schedule a ride, keep in touch with friends. What other aspects of our life are controlled by our phone? Add turn off the lights, lock the doors, and adjust the air.
Aging in Place
No one likes to think about getting older. But the time to plan is when you’re young. If make some of these home improvements now, you can comfortably live in your home as you age.
6 Home Improvements to Make Your Pool Safer
All growing up you dreamed of having your own home so you could have a pool. But what you didn’t dream about is the safety risks and the increase in your homeowners insurance fees. Your childhood dream doesn’t have to turn into an adult nightmare. Just make sure you make these six home improvements to help make your pool safer.
Is Your Project Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance?
When you’re thinking of adding an addition to your house, you’re probably only thinking about increasing your living space and property value. But did you think about how your improvements are going to affect your homeowners insurance?
Before You Fix Up the Fixer-Upper
Toolbelt. Check. Home improvement guide. Check. Potential property. Check. You’re ready to get started on your fixer-upper home. But there’s some prep work you need to finish before you can get started.
Keep Up with the Joneses: But Don’t Overshadow Them
You need more space, but the idea of leaving your neighborhood makes you feel like crying. The more you think about it, the more remodeling seems like the perfect solution. But before you get started, take a good look at your neighbors’ homes. Because when it comes to home improvements it’s better keep up (er...down?) with the Joneses.
6 Jobs That Are Harder to DIY Than You Think
Self-reliance is an amazing quality. But so is knowing when to ask for help. Before you try to DIY any of these home improvement projects, think about hiring a professional.
Top 5 Best and Worst Home Improvements to Make in Texas
Even if you built your house new, you’re still probably going to make upgrades eventually. But remember, you might not own your home forever. Or you might want to refinance one day. So how do you make sure your improvements are also good investments? Remember, what sells in New York might not sell in Texas.