As the summer heat sets in, you might notice that your home feels like an oven, no matter how low you set the thermostat. If your air conditioning is constantly running but certain rooms are still uncomfortably warm, your windows are likely the culprit. According to the Department of Energy,
When the temperature outside climbs and your home starts to feel like an oven, the instinct is to throw open every window and let the air in. It feels logical. It is usually wrong. Whether you should open or close your windows in hot weather comes down to one simple
Are you looking to make home improvements? Is the basement area a place you are looking to improve? If so, you might be asking yourself questions about whether or not it is worth it to add a bathroom to your basement. Many people are doing it, but it is difficult
A bathroom can be a dangerous place when it comes to accidents and injuries, regardless of the age of the user. Bathrooms by design consist of hard vertical and horizontal surfaces which do not offer soft landings. As a result, this increases the risk of fatal head injuries. Every year
You may be in a position where you are looking to replace the windows in your home. You might consider new windows if your current windows are not opening and closing correctly, or if they’re letting in the cold air. Have you recently moved into a home or building where
In most cases, families will enter their homes through the garage or a side door. Consequently, we don’t pay much attention to the front door, but we should. The front door plays an important role in energy efficiency and home security. When it comes to saving money on energy bills
How many times do you have to rummage through your drawer space before finally deciding it’s time to organize? Organizing the bathroom sounds like one of the easiest tasks in the home… until you actually start! This is where many people start to feel overwhelmed and feel like they have
The bathroom is one of the first rooms buyers evaluate, and the choice between a bathtub and a shower is one of the most consequential decisions you can make in a bathroom renovation. It affects resale value, buyer pool, daily utility, and space. The answer is rarely one or the
New windows can be considered a double-sided investment. Firstly, new windows can assist with lowering the costs of heating and cooling your home. Secondly, replacing windows can add to the value of a property by boosting curb appeal and the overall condition of the home. You might be wondering about
When it comes to a bathroom remodel it is usually a case of champagne taste with a beer budget. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recommends a bathroom remodel budget in the region of between 5 percent to 10 percent of the total value of your property. The budget