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5 Remodeling Tips for a Multi-generational Home
For more than a decade, there’s been a steady increase in the number of American households living with multiple generations under the same roof. Experts cite a combination of reasons for familial household consolidation: the aging parents of baby boomers are requiring long-term care, young adults or “boomerang” kids are moving back in with their parents for financial security, and parents with younger children are turning to the convenience of a live-in... ❯❯❯
Is There Asbestos Material in Your Home?
In recent years, asbestos has been deemed to be a product that is considered very dangerous that should not be handled by homeowners. This material was originally approved for home building due to its durability and fire resistant properties. Asbestos materials were used in many homes built between the 1930's through the 1970's time period. Back during those days, asbestos was considered a wonderful product that was completely safe. This meant it was... ❯❯❯
Why Property Surveys are so Important
The best way to protect yourself from nasty, expensive surprises once you’ve moved into your new home is to arrange an independent property survey. While you may think that your Mortgage Valuation Report is sufficient, what a lot of estate agents won’t tell you is that this isn’t the case. Mortgage Valuation Reports are conducted for the benefit of the lender, and it won’t ask the right questions to protect you should anything about the property be... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Company to Build Your New Home
There are many things to consider when you’re thinking about building your own home. From location to choosing between single anddouble storey house plans, from construction materials to power sources, from landscaping to decor, but perhaps one of the most pivotal decisions you’ll need to make is which company to choose to build your house. Here are a few simple tips that will help you compare possible builders and choose the right company for you and... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Air Duct Noise Reduction
Whether you are trying to sleep, work, read, concentrate, watch TV, have a conversation, a noisy air duct can be enormously distracting. When your central air system is moving cool and warm air through out the house, the sheet metal in the unit might start to make a certain noise. We all know what the noise sounds like, because it can be incredibly irritating. Yet, there are a number of ways to reduce the sound to a manageable level or get rid of the... ❯❯❯
Should You Paint or Stain Your Home’s Exterior?
There are tons of jobs around the house that you can tackle yourself, bringing a homeowner’s passion and a DIY attitude to bring the job in at a fraction of the budget but with a professional finish. You might want to cross rewiring the family room or upgrading the plumbing from that list. They may sound doable, but there are some things best left to the experts. Yet there are tons of other areas you can impact, increasing the value of your home and... ❯❯❯
How to Secure a New Home Construction Loan
Getting approved for a loan to build a home can be just as hard as securing a loan to put down a payment on a new home. However, the benefit of building your own home has a lot more positive benefits, like customization, personalization and it might even be less costly than moving into a pre-built or previously owned home. It is the dream of many people to own their home and building it himself or herself can give an entirely unique sense of pride to the... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Landscape Design Tips
Summer is almost here and now is the perfect time to redesign your front and backyard, or your outdoor living space. Whether you live alone or with a family, landscaping can enliven your home and can even increase the resale value of your property. Best of all, there are a number of options to choose from, which range from easy and inexpensive to advanced and a little more costly. If you decide to put a little bit more of an investment into your landscapin... ❯❯❯
5 Places to Look for Home Design Inspiration
Although you may be keen to tear out the shag carpet, orange tile, and popcorn ceilings that have left your home feeling horribly outdated, you might not have the first idea what to replace them with in order to create the modern interior you’re looking for. And it’s no wonder you’re confused between a wide range of stylistic options to choose from, color trends that seem to change on a seasonal basis, and little base knowledge about decorating in general... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Building a Home in a Hot and Humid Climate
Just like anything, building your domicile in a hot and humid climate has its advantages and disadvantages. For one, you never have to worry about being cold and wearing multiple layers, perhaps except in the winter. There are some parts of the country with extremely warm summers and incredibly cold winters, which at least gives you a bit of respite in between. However, when building your home in these extreme types of climates you have to take a few... ❯❯❯
The Best Roofing Options for Cold Weather
The average homeowner doesn’t pay much attention to the roof, at least not until there’s a problem to be dealt with. So long as the building inspector approves the roofing before the paperwork is signed to buy the house, you might only get up there once a year to clean the gutters and make sure no shingles are missing (if you even go topside that often). Unless there is a leak or some kind of rodent infestation, you likely have little reason to climb a... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Purchasing a Newly Constructed Home
Due to the housing crash and the nationwide credit debacle, it has never been a wiser investment for house hunters to purchase a newly built home. Architects and community developers are building homes that not only have customizable and versatile floor plans, but that are also good for the environment. In most cases, these homes are less expensive and can possibly give you much more bang for your buck. Best of all, it’s a new home, which means that in... ❯❯❯
5 Common Issues With Prefab Homes
Some people think that choosing a prefab (prefabricated) or modular home will cost far less time and money than a traditionally built house. There are also studies that show that modular homes are more environmentally friendly, but most of the tests are inconclusive. A prefab home is one where parts of its architecture are built in a factory and then assembled on a chosen lot. It might sound quick, easy and affordable, but there are many issues with... ❯❯❯
Where to Find a Reputable Home Remodeling Contractor
These days, many homeowners are taking a DIY approach with home renovations, and tackling jobs great and small in order to save some money. All you have to do is look at the still struggling real estate market and the weak economy to understand why every dollar counts. But there are some jobs that simply don’t fit the bill. You can probably install new flooring or change out a window yourself, but trying to contend with a whole roof installation or room... ❯❯❯
Should You Rehab Your Old Home or Tear It Down?
There’s no denying that older homes have a certain appeal. While modern construction seems to produce little more than cookie-cutter structures with no personality, older homes often feature originality in design, not to mention plenty of visual appeal in the form of wooden, well, everything – not just flooring and cabinetry, but also stairs, banisters, ceiling beams, and so on. And we’re talking beautiful hardwoods replete with the glossy patina of age,... ❯❯❯
Should You Buy a New Home or Purchase a Resale?
One of the biggest decisions for house hunters is whether to purchase a new home or a previously owned home. Due to the crash of the housing market, people have a literal smorgasbord of foreclosed homes and fixer uppers to choose from. Yet, many industry analysts say that people who either want to purchase their first home or are looking for a new home shouldn’t pass up the many benefits of buying a brand new property. While there are a number of homes... ❯❯❯
How to Find and Hire Qualified Roofers for Your Home
There are few home repair jobs quite as scary as a roofing project. Everyone knows these can be expensive and sometimes tricky, and people will often leave them to the last possible minute. Yet this procrastination can come back to bite you big time. If there are cracked or missing tiles up there water can get under your roof and into the attic, causing all sorts of mold issues and structural damage. Just as with a car repair, if you leave things too long... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Installing Attic Insulation
When looking for remodeling jobs within your home that can give back to you in the form of reduced utility costs and saved money, you’ll be well advised to start by looking up. The attic may not be a part of the house you use that often, except when you need a place to store winter clothes or holiday decorations when not in use, but it’s a crucial piece of your home. You can take the time to install an Energy Smart HVAC system and double-check the seals... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Building a Home With Security in Mind
Home security is a top concern for home owners everywhere, and you should be especially mindful of this issue if you’re building a new house. You have a great opportunity to eliminate possible security holes in your property when you’re having a new home built. Of course, your security will depend on your ability to spot and eliminate potential holes. Remember these tips for building a home with security in mind. Incorporate Security DoorsStrong doors... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof
Keeping a roof over your head is not always an easy task. Depending on where you live, your roof may be regularly subjected to a variety of elemental dangers. Storms and temperature changes can cause significant roof damage that you may not be able to diagnose until you start noticing leaks inside. Keep your shelter strong and secure by following these tips for repairing a leaky roof. Inspect Your Roof Twice Every YearAn ounce of prevention is worth at... ❯❯❯
