Winter is the ideal time to confront that revolving to-do list that comes along with homeownership. Consistent home maintenance or a good freshing up can not only make your home more comfortable, but even the smallest of improvements can add value to your home. 1. Want to save energy while cutting heating and cooling bills… Read More
If you’ve never flipped a house before there are probably hundreds of things you should be aware of. But let’s assume you’ve done your research, you know a sharp Real Estate agent to help you find the right home, and you’ve got some contractor skills to help you overhaul it. All these things would give… Read More
Tis the season for Home Improvement projects. Home improvement in the U.S. appears to be enjoying a resurgence beyond our customary Spring overhauls. Internet searches for terms related to ‘home improvement’ are through the roof for consumers in all demographics. Lowe’s and Home Depot are on a Spring hiring spree, anticipating the addition of nearly… Read More
Planning Ahead for Home Improvements. Rarely is home renovation a waste of your money. What’s not rare however is that home improvement projects are chock-full of surprises. Successful home repairs and additions rely heavily on exhaustive advance recon and an easily accessed emergency fund. Everything from general facelifts like freshening interior paint to major upgrades… Read More
Remodeling? Save Room in Your Budget for These 8 Tech Features. Before you roll up the drop cloths after your home remodel, consider including these must-have tech features. Adding a few new smart devices only makes sense when you’re already in home improvement mode—so why not leave a little wiggle-room in the budget for something… Read More
After yesterday’s discussion about the renovation projects that were best and worst for your home’s value, we thought we’d help you clean up the mess. Not literally of course, we hate cleaning as much as you do. And somehow the mayhem left behind after our home improvement projects is always so much worse than we… Read More
When is a Garage Not Just a Garage? Millennial Home Buyers Look for More. If you’re considering updating or remodeling your home don’t forget the garage. With minimal time and expense you can update your garage so it will appeal to today’s home buyers. I don’t often discuss garages in this blog, but the subject… Read More
A: According to the Millennial Housing Commission created by Congress, few lenders are willing to administer home improvement loans. Most prefer to make home equity loans or unsecured (personal) consumer loans because they are easier to manage. Home improvement loans usually require detailed estimates, inspections and irregular draws on the loan amount as work is… Read More
Lots of practical and valuable information in this article. Definitely worth the read. ~Bill — — — — — — — — — — — — — – Advice on Hiring a Contractor April 9, 2014 by morningsiderenovation Leave a comment “Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift…. Read More
