Home Improvement, Remodeling

When purchasing essential electronic systems for our homes, you can run into spending quite a bit of money. From the actually purchase, to the cost of delivery and installation and then finally the monthly bills that come along with using these systems, you’re spending a whole lot of money.

This is where rebates come in handy. Yes, sometimes rebates get a bad reputation and are associated with the chaotic cluster that comes from black Friday shopping. Or they get the reputation of ...

Is new carpet in your future? Don't forget to walk through installation details before you buy.

It's important to assess carpet quality and match type to intended use, but you'll avoid hassles if you also know what to expect with installation and related fees.

Hire an experienced, reputable carpet installer

Start with choosing carpet from a retailer with good reviews from friends, family or a trusted online site. If the dealer ...

Let’s say you know you are having problems with your heating and cooling system, but you don’t know what to do next. The biggest problem that homeowners face is not knowing how to hire the best heating and cooling contractor.

They don’t know what questions to ask and what qualifies the best contractors. Homeowners need to keep in mind that their home is one of the biggest investments they will make, therefore hiring the best professionals to take ...

Many homeowners are wondering, is home improvement worth the investment? Home improvement is a huge decision that should be considered carefully. The first thing to ask yourself is whether or not your home the right fit for home improvement.

Things to Consider

There are many things to consider before moving forward with home improvement and the list might surprise you. The first thing to figure out is not about whether your house can be improved upon; all homes can be improved ...

To DIY or not to DIY - that's the first question to answer about snow removal.

If you plan to shoulder all or some of this seasonal chore, take steps to stay healthy:

If you don't already have a snowblower, consider getting one. Otherwise, get a lightweight, plastic snow shovel with an ergonomic handle to help distribute the load. Use a shovel with a deep scoop to push snow, not lift it.

Cold weather restricts blood flow. ...

If it's snowing this morning, do not attempt to do what I'm about to tell you.

If it's not snowing, then it's time - some would say it's way past the time - to check out your roof for winter.

Winter weather can be especially hard on roofs. Identifying potential weaknesses in yours now can save you money in the future, the experts say.

If your roof has asphalt shingles - I just looked up and down my street, and every house ...