Building your own home isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those brave enough to take on the task, the rewards are beyond measure. It gives you the opportunity to tailor your home to suit your tastes and needs for both now and in the future. It’s also an extensive process with plenty of…
By: Alan Carson Balconies and Raised Decks Balconies are exterior structures that project from the building at least one story above grade. There is usually a door that provides access to the balcony. Balconies do not have steps, and there is no access to grade level. They are most often constructed of wood, metal or…
Spring Furnace and A/C Maintenance Tips If you’re like most homeowners, your furnace was working overtime to keep you and your family warm and comfortable during this past cold and snowy winter. Now with warmer weather on the way, it’s important to make sure you’re not forgetting about your hard working furnace, especially since your…
April is the month where water moves the most in home – freezing and thawing. It should come as no surprise that water can be the number one killer of your home. The surprising thing is that the number two killer is typically the homeowner that doesn’t proactively take care of the water problems –…
Salt does do a great job of melting ice and snow through the winter but its bad news for your pets, the environment and your garden. Pets get salt on their paws which causes cracking, salt corrodes metal, damages concrete and wreaks havoc on your garden and lawn. With spring melt, all the accumulated salt…