The popularity of home improvement television shows has increased the number of home projects. Unfortunately, not everyone is capable of knocking down walls and retiling their kitchen on their own. If you’re one of these non-DIY-ers, you will need to find service professionals to help, but choosing ... » Learn More about How to Hire a Great Contractor
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It’s Hot! Tips for Saving Energy Now.
As temperatures climb this summer, so can your home energy bills. However, there are ways to manage your energy use wisely and cut your costs. To gain the biggest savings, you’ll need to get your whole family on board and prepare your entire home for energy efficiency. Here are 10 tips to ... » Learn More about It’s Hot! Tips for Saving Energy Now.
Beware the DIY Failure
The pandemic has had one unexpected result: a huge increase in home projects. From complete remodels to deferred maintenance projects, and everything in between, homeowners have taken advantage of their time at home by improving their property. Unfortunately, not all projects went as planned. ... » Learn More about Beware the DIY Failure
How the Kitchen Has Changed in Fifty+ Years
The kitchen – a room that’s often considered the heart of the home – has changed a lot since Wes Foster and Hank Long started a real estate company in 1968. Maybe ‘Brady Bunch’ isn’t a term you’d use to describe your dream home today, but in the late 1960s, the kitchen where the Brady family ... » Learn More about How the Kitchen Has Changed in Fifty+ Years
How Important is Landscaping?
If you’re planning to sell your home, you’re busy decluttering, organizing, and updating the inside to make it picture perfect. But buyers first see the front of the house so you’ll want to make a good first impression there, too. A front yard that is neatly landscaped and welcoming will attract ... » Learn More about How Important is Landscaping?
