8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber
No one wakes up on a Monday morning thinking, “I sure hope my toilet randomly quits flushing today. I just can’t wait to dip into my vacation fund for that repair!” But if you’re a homeowner, you’ll quite likely—at one time or another—find yourself in need of a plumber. Finding…
2019 Home Remodeling Trends
Ready or not, 2019 is here! If you’re hoping to give your home a bit of an update this year, make sure you don’t sleep on some of these gorgeous remodeling trends. From bold appliance colors to smart fridges, here’s what’s in style for 2019. Home Remodeling Trend 1: Minimalist +…
How to Prevent the 5 Most Common Plumbing Problems
“Oh, the joys of home ownership.” If you’ve owned a home for any length of time, you’ve probably uttered this phrase (sarcasm included). Sure, home ownership is part of the American Dream, but it also has its share of nightmares. Leaky basements, backed up toilets, broken water heaters… the list…
Remodeling 101: The Home Bar
Welcome to the next installment in our Remodeling 101 Series: The Home Bar! Turning your home’s basement into a dedicated space to host those holiday gatherings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and football games would be great, wouldn’t it? Adding a wet bar would make it even better! According to Home Advisor, depending…
6 Ways to Avoid Post-Holiday Travel Surprises at Home
The holidays call for time spent with family, near and far. When it’s your turn to hit the road for a holiday trip, the last thing you want to do is come back home to a mess. That said, a little planning can go a long way toward a happy…
Smart Gifts for Smart Homeowners
Picking out gifts can be overwhelming and exhausting. It’s tough to guess what friends and family members really want. Do you go with the latest craze, or choose something tried and true? We can’t speak specifically for the people on your gift list, but we’ve been working with homeowners for…
Preparing Your Home for the Holidays
When you’re busy decking the halls and picking out the perfect set of matching pajamas for your holiday card photo, plumbing is the last thing on your mind. Leading up to the holidays, we tend to focus on preparing menus and getting your home mother-in-law clean before the guests arrive….
Laundry Room Makeover!
Welcome to the next installment in our Remodeling 101 Series: Laundry Rooms! While they’re not the most common makeover – few projects are as popular as a new kitchen or a new master bathroom – laundry rooms are easily the most overdue and undervalued. Laundry room makeovers don’t just add…
7+ Tools for Your Homeowner Toolbox
No more calling the landlord to fix a leaky faucet or a broken disposal. Buying your first home is a major milestone worth celebrating. Speaking from experience, once you sign the papers, you might find yourself making one quick stop before pulling into the driveway of your new home… the…
Should You Buy or Rent Your Next Home?
It used to be that buying a home was the number one goal of every young adult. It signified a level of responsibility and established a person as a full-fledged grown up. These days, adulting seems to be a little more nebulous. Why do I need to settle down to…