DIY experts say fall and spring are the two major home maintenance seasons, with the former being especially important - if you overlook your autumn maintenance tasks, you risk leaving your home vulnerable to the many problems that wild winter weather can bring. These problems can be very expensive … [Read more...] about 10 Fall Maintenance Tasks You Should Start in Summer
Home Water Damage: 5 Major Causes and Prevention Tips
Water damage is a major headache that often necessitates costly repairs. Aside from immediate damage it creates, it can also lead to serious problems later on, including toxic mold and problems with your home’s structural and foundational elements. However, the good news is that most types of … [Read more...] about Home Water Damage: 5 Major Causes and Prevention Tips
12 Remodel Mistakes To Avoid When Renovating a Kitchen Or Bath
As high-traffic, high-profile areas, kitchens and bathrooms tend to receive the most attention when it comes to home remodeling and renovation projects. This is particularly true of homeowners who are planning to put their properties up for sale, as conventional wisdom suggests that new, … [Read more...] about 12 Remodel Mistakes To Avoid When Renovating a Kitchen Or Bath
Project Of The Decade: Home Addition & Historic Restoration in Manakin-Sabot VA 23238
In 2015, a customer whom we've worked within the past has reached out to us looking for a contractor to handle their planned home expansion in Goochland County, Virginia. This was the beginning of a two-year-long collaboration, and one of the most rewarding and largest projects we've worked on this … [Read more...] about Project Of The Decade: Home Addition & Historic Restoration in Manakin-Sabot VA 23238
6 Save Vs. Splurge Kitchen Remodeling Tips
After years of daydreaming about it, you finally decided to remodel your kitchen this year. While researching, you realize the cost might be higher than you expected and your heart sinks a little. But don't despair, we have good news! Truth is, budgetary constraints often force homeowners to … [Read more...] about 6 Save Vs. Splurge Kitchen Remodeling Tips
5 Tips for Saving Money When Finishing a Basement
An unfinished basement represents untapped potential. Renovating it will help you get more out of your home: you’ll boost its usable space and dramatically increase its resale value. However, to realize these benefits, you need to plan and budget carefully. Maximizing every dollar will go a long … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Saving Money When Finishing a Basement
Virginia Kitchen Remodeling: 7 Things to Look For in a Contractor
In Virginia, and likely everywhere else, kitchen remodeling projects rank among the most popular home renovations. Demand for capable contractors high, which has opened the door for a lot of contracting businesses. Virginia Kitchen Remodeling: 7 Things to Look For in a Contractor Not all … [Read more...] about Virginia Kitchen Remodeling: 7 Things to Look For in a Contractor
Top 10 Summer Home Improvement Projects
With warm temperatures and long hours of daylight, summer is the ideal time to work on a home improvement project, especially those that are going to spruce up your home’s exterior. If you get a prompt start, you’ll even be finished in time to enjoy the fruits of your labor before the cool … [Read more...] about Top 10 Summer Home Improvement Projects
6 Common House Fire Hazards: Fall Maintenance & Safety Checklist
While house fires can strike at any time of year, the cold-weather months are particularly hazardous, since there are more common sources of fires in use during the fall and winter. Home safety experts recommend performing a fire safety inspection in late summer or early fall, before the cool … [Read more...] about 6 Common House Fire Hazards: Fall Maintenance & Safety Checklist