All Entries in the "Construction" Category
Going Green May Help Sell Your Home
It’s becoming the buzz word in housing — “green” homes are what many buyers are interested in these days.
Cost Versus Value in Home Remodeling
Cost is how much you pay for something; value is how much you get back in relation to that cost. Smart homeowners try to get the most…
Attic Fans
During the hot summer months more efficient ventilation can be attained through the use of attic fans.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Bearing Walls
Many homeowners, would like to open up floor space, especially within older homes which often have relatively small rooms divided by walls. Removing walls however must be done carefully, keeping in mind load bearing walls.
Tips for Repairing a Large Hole in Drywall
Small holes in can be filled but a large hole requires a patch – removing the portion of damaged drywall and replacing it with a new piece.
Go “Green” and Save
When remodeling, your professional architect will be able to provide guidance on how to make your project more environmentally friendly and energy efficient.
How to Set-Up a Self-Sustaining Pond
A pond adds an exciting new dimension to your garden. Many of us have a fascination with water and even if your pond doesn’t have a waterfall or fountain, it could still become a focal point in your garden.
Let the Sun Shine in
A sunroom can be an important living space. It can become a TV room, living room, playroom, home office, even an exercise room.
Key to Earning Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
Homeowners can claim up to $1,500 in expanded energy-efficiency tax credits for remodeling their principal residence to reduce energy consumption, but is only available until the end of 2010.
Appliance Spotlight: Water Heaters
Looking for a new water heater? Trying to figure out the best water heater to buy? Maybe your current one is on its last legs or you’ve simply outgrown your old unit.
