A country style porch often referred to as a farmers porch conjures up images of comfort, porch swings, rockers, and relaxing evenings sipping a cold drink on a warm night. If getting out your favorite book, putting up your feet up and enjoying your favorite drink sounds nice its time to think about that farmers […]
Thinking of giving your kitchen counters new life? Have you considered quartz countertops? Unlike granite they are not a natural stone but an engineered stone made of from ground-up particles of stone bound together with resins. They are extremely durable making them the perfect choice for families with young children. Choose black quartz countertops to help hide […]
Winter not only brings us white fluffy snow for sledding and skiing but it can also bring ice dams thus causing roof damage. The destructiveness of ice dams comes from the fact that they trap the snow and melted ice, preventing it from draining off your roof allowing the water to soak into your roof […]
Moving into a new home is a very exciting time. As you get settled into your new home, it’s important to take note of anything that might need attention, minor repairs can keep small problems from turning into large, costly ones. Here are three important areas to check: Inspect crawl spaces, attics and under foundations […]
You know Fall is coming when you start seeing pumpkin everything! With Summer becoming a fond memory, it’s time to tackle a few simple home maintenance items that’ll make winter more pleasant and prevent some nasty surprises. Start by inspecting the windows, doors and trim around your home. Do you see any areas with dry […]
Research shows 77 percent of us spend most of our leisure time at home, often entertaining friends and family. Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived we are more inclined to dine alfresco utilizing our outside space. One of the most used areas for Spring entertaining is often our decks and patios. Having a […]
Living here in New England we are no strangers to snow, and a lot of it! However, we may not think about making sure our outside vents are clear from snow when we are out there enjoying the white stuff. Whether you heat with oil or gas, your system has an exhaust pipe, many systems […]
It’s true, ceiling fans really can help with controlling your homes heating and cooling costs. If high energy costs have got you down try installing ceiling fans in most of the rooms in your home. Ceiling fans are a low-energy way to keep air moving in your home. Because of the air circulation effect, you […]
Foundation problems is a scary term to hear when you are a homeowner. Whether you’re a new home owner or a season one identifying possible foundation problems is extremely important and could save you a lot of money in the long run. Many homes have a few small cracks in their basement walls from the settling […]
When thinking about energy efficiency you may have overlooked an area not mentioned often. Mother nature can help you save significantly on your summer cooling and heating costs in winter. How can you achieve this? Plant deciduous trees — the kind that lose their leaves in the fall. Be sure to place them on the […]
