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Building a Balcony: All You Never Knew, But Need To
Building a balcony can increase your outdoor living space for less than the cost of a ground-floor deck. If you’re considering adding a balcony to your second story, you’ll want to select the best design, materials, and contractor for your budget and your goals. Here are a few things to think about as you start…
Roofing
3 Things to Consider Before a Metal Roof Replacement
Replacing your roof is a major investment that requires careful research, budgeting, and consideration. Before you commit to a metal roof replacement, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this unique roofing type. Compare Roof Replacement Costs Metal roofing materials can be three times as expensive as other traditional roofing types — …
Flooring
How to Paint Over Vinyl Floors
We tend to have a love-hate relationship with vinyl floors. It’s inexpensive, usually comes in convenient sheets or rolls, and is easy to install. Vinyl can also be found in a wide array of colors that can be matched to any style and room. However, once you’ve installed it, it can be a pain to…
Kitchen
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, most of us want to be outside, where the party is. But when you’re on kitchen duty, you can’t exactly get out and enjoy the fine weather and company. That leaves you either stuck all alone or running back and forth all night. And neither of those makes for…
Outdoor
How to Plant a Garden Butterflies Will Love
Planting a butterfly garden is so satisfying. It can attract and keep an abundance of butterflies around so you can enjoy them in all their stages of growth. You’ll be doing them a favor, too. Due to climate change, urban and suburban development, forest destruction, and the application of toxic chemicals on everything from agricultural…
Flooring
Eco-friendly carpet has become more popular than ever in the past few years. Why? In this article, we will cover why sustainable carpet options are becoming more and more popular among homeowners today. Why Are Homeowners Turning to Sustainable Carpet? Conventional carpeting is often made with synthetic petroleum-derived fibers, which are treated with so-called “stain…
Siding
All About Stucco Finishing Options
Any home improvement project has its uncertainties. How much will it cost? How long will it take? Will there be any surprises when you start to build? If you’ve decided to re-side your home with stucco, know one thing for sure: you’ll have tons of stucco finishing options to explore. From simple waves to smooth,…
Other Home Projects
Installing a Widow’s Walk on Your Roof
If you hail from the New England area—or have just visited Cape Cod—you’re well versed in the distinct charm and quaint appeal that is the rooftop widow’s walk. These features call to mind the deep regional history of the coastal northeast, and they add a unique touch to modern homes in other parts of the…