Home Improvement, Remodeling

How do I get money back from a shady roofer after paying upfront?

Unfortunately, there's no simple answer, and no guarantee that action on your part will result in getting money back.

Avoiding a contractor nightmare is easier than dealing with one after the fact. The way to enhance your odds of a satisfying experience is to be sure you're working with an experienced contractor who has a proven record of reliability and is appropriately ...

Is it time to paint the exterior of your home? Is some of the old paint peeling? Has the current color lost its luster? Or are you just in the mood for change? If you've answered yes to any of the above, read on.

If you think about it, only a few people get to see the inside of your home to see what wonderful and colorful things you've done. But everyone who drives by your house sees the exterior. What do they think about your house? The ...

Done right, outdoor lighting makes your home safer, more secure and more attractive.

However, top-rated landscaping lighting experts report that homeowners are spending thousands of dollars on lighting that is focused less on security concerns and more on aesthetics.

Lighting pros with the following list of outdoor - lighting trends:

- Increasing use of low-voltage LED lights to accentuate outdoor focal ...

On the heels of an unusually frigid winter, it's important for homeowners to take a critical look at their fireplaces to assess if any damage was sustained from the season's heavy usage. Cracks in the hearth or a build-up of soot are especially important conditions to note and have rectified. To help you inspect your fireplace, here are some life-saving tips for keeping the home fires burning - safely.

INSTALL ITEMS THAT PREVENT DAMAGE, INTERIOR ...

Have you just bought a new patio set? Or perhaps your old set of sun loungers are in desperate need of some TLC. Once you invest in quality wooden furniture, you want to be able to protect and care for it properly. Whether it's the dining room table, a favourite rocking chair, or outdoor furniture, if this furniture is well taken care of, it will not only add functionality to the style of the room, it can often become the focal point of that room. So whether your ...