There’s nothing better than a home with a beautiful deck filled with rocking chairs and flowerpots. There is also nothing worse than a deck that could cave in at any moment. Whether it is due to age or poor construction, many decks are at risk making it increasingly important to know what to look for…
Explore how landscape lighting and other electrical updates can improve the beauty and safety of your yard. Create your ideal outdoor living space today with these features and discover how you can take back your yard in the evening with comfortable lighting. Beautiful Designs Outdoor lighting can set the tone for a party or offer…
Styles may change, but one of the constants on which you can depend is that the color of your walls should make you feel at home. Today’s top design trends focus on new ways to do neutrals. Cozy Welcome Your color scheme sets the tone of your home. Soft whites are easy on the eyes…
Does your toilet continue to fill long after it should have stopped? A faulty flapper or unhooked chain can keep the water flow going indefinitely. Those are simple fixes, and once you check things out in the tank and make any necessary adjustments the water should stop. If so, great! Give yourself a pat on…
Ever since Chip and Joanna Gaines stepped onto the scene, homeowners love finding a home to flip! There is something about turning a rundown shack into a cozy chic home that people cannot get enough of. As a home inspector, it might be smart to warn home buyers of these common mistakes associated with flipping…
Many times, when you’re dealing with a dead outlet, the fix is something you can do on your own and without having to make an expensive call to your electrician. You can save yourself considerable money by following this simple advice: 1. If you’re using a GFCI outlet, try resetting it. GFCI outlets, or “ground-fault…
For a kitchen that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser, consider investing in some of the latest top design trends including color, color and more color. If you just painted your kitchen all-white you may be disappointed to hear that trends are moving away from the uniform look to more splashes of color. Gone are the…
