Many home electrical problems don’t sneak up on you—they show warning signs. You may be able to troubleshoot some of these electrical issues yourself, but you should be cautious when…
When it comes to energy efficiency, windows are frequently the determining factor when selling a home or remodeling an existing one. Depending on the time of year, about 25-30% of heating and cooling energy…
The blue and white Energy Star label has been around since 1992. We see it, read it and sometimes make appliance purchases based on it. But you may ask yourself:…
Owning a home can come with a lot more responsibility than renting. Instead of being able to call a landlord to handle issues around the house, it's up to you to…
Home heating systems are designed to increase the temperature inside a house by tapping thermal energy from a fuel source, then transferring it to living spaces. There are several types of…
If your idea of a perfect winter day is sipping cocoa in front of your favorite picture window while watching the snow flutter to the ground; only one thing can…
Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or mudroom, cabinets are a key facet of the project. It’s easy to only focus on the quality and design of the…
If you’re not properly maintaining your home, the damage will become clear come inspection time. Leaky roofs, faulty HVAC systems, wood damage hinting at major structural problems. Oh, my! But what…
Owning a home can come with a lot more responsibility than renting. Instead of being able to call a landlord to handle issues around the house, it's up to you to…
When done the right way from planning to implementation, transforming your old dingy bathroom can definitely add tremendous value to your home. This is such an exciting home improvement project…