Structural repairs might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about home improvement, but they play a crucial role in preserving—and boosting—a property’s value. A strong foundation keeps the home safe from settling and shifting, while a solid roof shields it …
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The rankings for remodeling projects and their costs vs. value have been released for 2017. Every year these stats and rankings are compiled by Remodeling Magazine. This leading magazine looks at key home remodeling projects throughout the U.S. and compares the average costs per project with the value …
Read Full ArticleThe rankings for remodeling projects and their costs vs. value have been released for 2016. Every year these stats and rankings are compiled by Remodeling Magazine. This leading magazine looks at key home remodeling projects throughout the U.S. and compares the average costs per project with the value …
Read Full ArticleHow many of you remember this monstrosity and where it comes from? You earn 10 extra points if you remember the last name of the family! Now the true test of knowledge comes into play when we ask, does anyone know what type of furnace this …
Read Full ArticleAccording to Realtor.com, the busiest seasons for buying and selling a home are the Spring and the Summer. When you think about it, it makes sense; packing up and moving a house is much easier when the weather is warm and sunny. If you are …
Read Full ArticleEach year, Remodeling Magazine comes out with its Cost vs. Value rankings of several key home remodeling projects nationwide. The rankings are based on the comparison of the average costs per project with the value that the projects retain over 102 nationwide markets. This year …
Read Full ArticleThis Basement Photo Friday, we thought we’d show you how our basement wall panels are superior in terms of both beauty and function. Not only are our basement wall system panels superior for their insulating capabilities but also for the basement design versatility they have. …
Read Full ArticleTo commemorate National Energy Action Month, the Department of Energy is featuring some “scarily effective ways to save energy at home”. We just had to reprint these tips for energy efficiency in the basement. Enjoy! As cooler weather lurks around the corner, tune in to …
Read Full ArticleIt’s true that finishing a basement can be a massive undertaking. The choices and options you have when finishing a basement are really endless. One choice you may not have given much thought to is the ceiling. What type of ceiling will you want to …
Read Full ArticleA finished basement with a kitchen space opens up endless use possibilities and also increases the value of your basement space as well as the value of the entire home. Many homeowners add kitchen areas to their basements for convenience when entertaining or as a …
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