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Total number of blog post(s): 12

JUL
5

Remodeling Do’s, Don’ts, and Modern Trends Whether You Plan to Stay or Sell

Katherine Norton

Whether you love your home and would be happy living there forever, or you plan to sell it eventually, chances are it could use a few updates beyond regular maintenance. Even if you aren’t sure what your plans are, investing responsibly in the place you call home ensures ...

DEC
31

Top 5 Winter Home Improvement Projects

Maggie Clendenin

Wintertime can make even the most avid home improvement enthusiast feel like hibernating, but giving your home that great upgrade you’ve been planning can go a long way toward alleviating the dreariness of the colder months. Read on for a few winter project ideas you ...

NOV
13

Why New Insulation Is Worth the Investment

Laura Hucke

If it’s been a while since you’ve thought about your insulation, there’s a good chance it’s time for an upgrade. A home energy assessment can tell you exactly what state your insulation is in and what you can do to decrease your energy consumption. While installing new...

APR
1

It’s Easy Being Green: How to Use Sustainable Building Materials

Julia Clem

There is a growing emphasis on “green” materials and practices in today’s building industry, and for good reason. There are over seven billion people on our planet, and we all have to share a limited amount of resources. If you’re contemplating building a new home or starting...

DEC
3

Check Out This Foolproof Winter Emergency Plan

Stephanie Singleton

Watching the sun rise over a blanket of freshly fallen snow with a warm cup of hot chocolate in hand can seem like the perfect start to a weekend morning. But if you’re drinking that cup of hot chocolate in order to keep warm because a menacing winter storm has knocked out your...

NOV
11

Your Home Winterization Checklist

Stephanie Singleton

If you read our previous blog, Why Winterizing Your Home Is Important, then you already know that prepping your home for the winter will save you money, guard you from unnecessary repairs...

NOV
1

Weatherstripping: Permanent vs. Temporary Solutions

Grant Hiatt

The most up-to-date doors and windows are great at keeping out the winter cold, and homeowners often notice a difference in their heating bills after an upgrade.

OCT
16

Need New Insulation? Learn About the Best Types and Placement

Madeline Hagaman

Whether you’re planning new construction or a retrofit, knowing the best insulation practices can mean serious energy savings.

FEB
2

Speak the Insulation Lingo

Lauren Zink

There are numerous reasons to insulate your home: for your comfort, to block out sound, to lower utility bills, to conserve resources, or to get a tax credit. “Insulation is one of the very few areas of home improvement that pays you back,” asserts Jeff Woodman of Atlanta, Georgia’s Woodman Insulation. If you do not work in the construction business...

JAN
26

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