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Kitchen Trends

Is your kitchen due for a makeover? Do you just want to refresh the space or adapt it to your family’s changing needs? There are some great kitchen trends that could be just the facelift your culinary space needs. Top Kitchen Trends to Consider There are many trendy options for kitchens of all...

Revive a Room Using Color

Any room can look drab and uninspiring if it hasn’t been updated in years. You don’t need to do major renovations, buy all new furniture, or completely change around the room for a new look, however. Instead, you can revive a room using color in many easy and effective ways. What Color Does to a...

Fixing a Leaking Roof Before Winter

A leaking roof may not seem like a big problem during a long, dry summer, but as winter approaches, it is critical to make the necessary repairs. Fixing a leaking roof before winter can keep the costs minimal and ensure the roof is ready to handle the snow and ice of the winter months. Problems...

Best Projects to Finish Before Winter

As winter approaches, it is a good time to finish a variety of home projects, both indoors and outdoors. Not only will these projects help make your home more comfortable, but they can also improve energy efficiency and prepare your property to safely withstand the winter storms to come. 10 Best...

Home Organization and Storage Solutions

Home organization and storage can be a big problem for many homeowners. Many of us either have too much stuff for a space that’s just not big enough or we are those people that never throw anything way. Regardless of which bucket you fall in, you still have to have somewhere to put all of it and...

End of Season Checklist for your Deck or Patio

It’s been a great summer and you’ve been enjoying your patio or deck as much as humanly possible, right? Well, remember early this spring when you opened up your deck and all of the work you put into it? By preparing your outdoor living area for the upcoming harsh weather, you could not only make...

Siding: Clean, Paint or Replace?

Due to age, environmental conditions or bad weather, the siding we put on our homes will eventually need attention. It’s true that proper maintenance will go a long way in keeping things nice, but the day will come when you pull into your driveway (or company does), and you see that something must...

Summer Lawn Care

Summer is a fantastic season to enjoy your lawn, from relaxation and games to picnics and parties. No matter how you use your yard, however, you need to provide the best summer lawn care to keep your grass healthy and thriving under all of summer’s stresses. How Summer Stresses Lawns Summer might...

Deck Staining and Sealing Tips

The days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before you know it. If you’ve decided that your deck needs to be stained or sealed, then it’s important to take the time now to do it right so you can enjoy the beautiful, worry free new finish on your deck. With all of the activity your deck...

Is Fence Installation the Next Big Opportunity for Home Improvement?

Outdoor spaces are one of the hottest remodeling trends for 2021, but designing full-scale outdoor living rooms may be out of scope for many companies. However, there is still an opening for home improvement professionals to get in on this gold rush: fence installation. “Given the increased focus...

Top Nine Home Design Trends for 2021

NAHB recently recognized more than 160 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling, and community projects at the annual Best in American Living Awards. The winners exemplify some of the best work being constructed in the industry today and also offer a new collection of design trends...

Use Paving Stones to Transform Your Outdoor Space

If you find yourself gazing out into your backyard thinking of something you can do to spruce things up, have you considered using paving stones? Installing them is not difficult, and depending on the size of your project, it can be completed in as quickly as one weekend. The concept of using...

Are You On The Fence About Fixing Your Wood Fence?

It's a good time to take a walk around the property and see if Mother Nature has left any surprises from winter and spring storms. Take the time to inspect your fence for damage. It could be anything from loose, wobbly posts to broken or missing boards. If you run your eye along the fence line,...

Spring Cleaning for the DIYer

The temperature is rising and spring is calling your name. What is it saying? It’s telling you to open your windows and start cleaning. Spring-cleaning is a common phrase used by many homeowners to describe the act of thoroughly cleaning their home in preparation for the warmer months ahead. It...

Four Ways to Use Concrete in Kitchens

Of all the rooms in a home, the kitchen is where home buyers place the highest priority in terms of functionality, streamlined design, and where they are most likely to choose top-of-the line materials. According a recent Realtor.com report, homes that include a "killer kitchen” sell 8% faster than...

Choosing the Best Hardware Finishes for Your Style

Updating the hardware on your doors and cabinetry is an easy, affordable way to refresh your space. Choosing the best hardware finishes for your style can add personal flair and instantly give your home an updated, individualized look. But which finish is best for you? Which Hardware to Replace A...

Guide to Drywall

Drywall is an amazingly versatile material, from simple walls to elaborate ornamentation. The more you know about drywall, the better you can appreciate its uses and make the most of drywall in all your projects and renovations. About Drywall First invented in the late 1880s, drywall has evolved...

Home Trends

Does your home need an update? Are you looking to refresh and rejuvenate your space? Do you want to add more personal flair and distinction to really make your home a reflection of you? There are many exciting home trends that could be perfect to give your home the customization and character you...

Tips to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

Many think air pollution is just an outdoor issue. The truth is, indoor air quality is just as important. Perhaps even more so, when you consider the amount of time spent indoors. Poor inside air quality is due to many factors such as a lack of ventilation, chemicals present in building materials...

Sound-Damping Drywall

The Gold Bond brand SoundBreak XP Ceiling Board is the last addition to National Gypsum’s PURPLE family of noise-reducing drywall products. The SoundBreak XP drywall units consists of two pieces of gypsum board covered in a specially-designed purple paper and laminated together with a viscoelatic...

Remodeling Ideas for Winter

Now that all of the excitement of the holidays has passed, are you starting to feel the winter doldrums creeping in? There’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a home project; yet it may seem difficult to find something to work on this time of year. Why wait until spring...

What to Look For: Inspecting your Insulation and Weather Stripping

As the cold weather approaches and your furnace begins its annual duties, we often think of ways to make our homes more energy efficient. One thing that can make a big impact on energy savings at a reasonable cost is inspecting your insulation and weatherstripping. Over time, weatherstripping can...

Preparing Your Garden For The Colder Months Ahead

Autumn is right around the corner and for gardeners, this means winter is not too far behind. As winter begins to get closer and the temperature begins to slowly drop it’s important to take action now to prepare your garden for the colder months that lie ahead. To keep your garden from becoming a...

What Mold Could Mean in Your Home

Mold is a common problem in many homes, and the appearance of mold could mean many things. By recognizing mold right away, it will be easier to reduce the risk of dangers mold can cause and clean it up safely and effectively. Common Types of House Mold There are many types of mold that can appear...

Efficient Deck Building

If you’re not familiar with the Fast-Cheap-Good project triangle, you should be. That’s because it’s a great tool—applicable to virtually any line of business—for recognizing and dealing with unrealistic clients. You know who I’m talking about: the ones who seemingly demand museum-quality work on a...