Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 09/10/2023

Pros & Cons of Investing in Sweat Equity

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

Home Maintenance

+ 7 more

Posted on 02/19/2023

Older homes: Common hazards and how to address them

Older homes might have high-quality, solid structures and seem to be in good condition. However, there are possible hidden hazards lurking in your older house. Knowing what these hazards are can help you make sure your older home provides a safe place for you and your household. These are a few of the more common kinds of hazards...

Asbestos

Home Maintenance

+ 6 more

Posted on 12/25/2022

Installing a New Driveway? Consider These Tips Before You Do

Paved driveways are widely credited with increasing curb appeal and improving real estate values. However, dirt, gravel or driveways suffering from disrepair can negatively impact home sales. If you rank among homeowners who need a new driveway installation, these are things worth considering. What driveway material should you use? The best material for a driveway is driven by...

Driveway

Home Maintenance

+ 2 more

Posted on 01/10/2021

How to Install or Replace Insulation

Image by mnplatypus from Pixabay Proper insulation not only helps you save on your energy bills. It reduces your energy impact on the environment and may create a great selling point for your home when the time comes. But knowing were to insulate an existing home can be a project. Here's what you need to know. How to...

DIY Home Repair

Home Improvement

+ 1 more

Posted on 08/09/2020

How to Fix or Replace a Window Screen

Photo by Chris Thornton from Pexels Thanks to screens, we can enjoy being outdoors without all the dirt and insects. Open windows let the breeze in without letting in anything else, and we can picnic on our screened-in porches without the bug spray. Screens can generally take a lot of wear and tear, but when subjected to winds,...

Windows

Updates To Your Home

+ 1 more