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Your garden can a subtle and elegant way of showing off your personality to your neighbors. Yard maintenance costs often vary from $130 to $400 per month. Homeowners spend approximately 5-10 percent of the value of their home on landscaping. When landscaping and gardening are done right, the value of your home can go up…

Updated September 2017 Assembling furniture alone can be tedious and time consuming. Following elaborate instruction and compiling the right tools, parts, and spares for installation could be a devil of a job. With one wrong move, the entire project could go downhill. To ensure the safety and stability of the furniture, it is best to…

Not all contractors are the same. In fact, some can be downright difficult to work with. Here are five signs it’s time to find a new pro. 1. They Don’t Provide Completion Dates Any pro unwilling, or unable, to adhere to a timeline is a major cause for concern. Failing to provide a work schedule…

Choosing the right contractor is a crucial remodeling step. But in order to find the right pro, you need to ask the right questions. Use these interview inquiries to hire the ideal contractor for your project. 1. Are You Licensed? Always ask to see a pro’s licensing during your interview. Ensure that his or her…

Hiring the right contractor is a critical part of any successful home project — and one that’s not always easy. But recognizing a fly-by-night pro doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are five characteristics of a no-go pro. #1 Verbal Contracts Failing to sign a written contract can lead to second-rate work, additional costs and…

Remodeling can be a very fun and rewarding experience, especially if the project has been a long time coming. However, the loud noises, lack of privacy, and overall messiness that comes with living through renovations is enough to drive even the most mellow homeowners batty! In many cases, dealing with home contractors is enough of…

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid If your household is a company, then you’re the boss, and your house is the factory. While you might explain to your children the “rules of living under your roof,” you’re never more the boss than when something goes wrong with that roof or any number of structures and furnishings…

When it comes to hiring a contractor, most folks think they do the right amount of due diligence. They search for reviews, they check with the Better Business Bureau, and they likely ask the prospective pro whether or not they’re licensed and insured. Doing your research is a good thing. It helps you avoid the…

Having work done on your home can be one of the most satisfying experiences around. When things go well and you get exactly what you want, it’s easy to be happy about it. Unfortunately, when it comes to very large projects like major remodels or home additions, there are simply so many variables that contractor…

Basement contractors are usually hired to enhance your home. Other contractors are often in your house not necessarily to enhance, but to correct problems or perform maintenance. Basement contractors are almost always there to make your living space bigger or better. Basement contractors will need very little ground level working space from you. You will…