Category Archive for "Homeowner"

Ask any architect to define a gourmet kitchen and you’ll likely get a definition that goes somewhat like this: A gourmet kitchen is “… a state-of-the-art culinary setup that’s equipped with a large range of special features, appliances, and accessories…

Large-bathroom envy. It’s common among homeowners in small homes with cramped bathrooms and most feel that they are stuck with what they have. The truth is, there are plenty of remodeling/redecorating ideas to make a small bathroom feel and look…

According to the experts at Garden Media Group, the U.S. gained 18.3 million new gardeners during the pandemic. Not all of these green-thumbers are playing in the dirt outside. In fact, houseplant popularity surged 18% while we were all snuggled…

If you have a garden patch of soil that gets six or more hours of sun per day, consider yourself very fortunate; you have your pick of a vast array of flowers that will thrive in your summer garden. As…

There’s an old saying among boat owners: “A boat is nothing more than a hole in the water into which you throw money.” The same can be said for some homes, especially older homes that haven’t been updated. Regardless of…

When it comes to its value, both financially and sentimentally, a home is really in a league of its own. Regardless of size and amenities, a place to live will always carry importance and the process of selling or buying…

Passionate gardeners wait month after dreary month for spring. But poring over seed and plant catalogs, on and offline, can only help so much. Now that spring is in full swing, the soil is warm, the temperatures are climbing, it’s…

Scorching. That’s the type of weather the folks at almanac.com say we can expect this summer. “On average, we’re predicting summer temperatures to be hotter than normal across most of the country, ranging from the Atlantic Corridor south to Florida,…

As a roof ages, problems with it are inevitable. Even new roofs, however, are susceptible to the forces of nature, whether they include high winds that send trees crashing down, ice dams or pelting hail. Of course, these roof repair…

Did you know that your chance of dying in a home fire is cut by 55% if the home contains working smoke alarms? According to the National Fire Protection Agency, maintaining the smoke alarm in your home is critical. Pay…