by admin on January 26, 2012
When you are remodelling a room, one of the big challenges is deciding which window treatments will suit it best. There are a huge number of options out there but the first question you need to answer is whether you would prefer blinds or curtains. The answer will depend a lot upon the purpose of [...]
by admin on January 19, 2012
If you have any elderly or disabled living with you or are regularly visited by someone who is, then making your home easily accessible will make their life safer and easier. Whilst accessibility might seem to only be an issue for people suffering serious disabilities, you will be surprised at how much of a difference [...]
by admin on December 29, 2011
Home Improvement projects often show up high on homeowner’s list of New Year’s resolutions. But without proper planning it’s easy to spend too much or hire a disreputable contractor. Then the home improvement project that should bring you joy turns into a home improvement nightmare. Here’s a list of five New Year’s resolutions that will [...]
by admin on November 24, 2011
Help! I Have a Plumbing Emergency. If you stumbled across this page because you are frantically looking for information while water is gushing into your home, there is one thing you should do before proceeding. Turn off the water! If you can, turn off the water directly to the offending fixture. Most toilets and sinks [...]
by admin on October 31, 2011
An accessible bathroom design can make life much easier for some people. The classic bathroom layout creates barriers for many people, especially those who are disabled, ill, injured, elderly, or very young. The goal of universal design is to make the bathroom usable by anyone. Even if no one in your family currently requires special [...]
by admin on October 6, 2011
Most homeowners agree that a neutral scheme is the practical place to begin decorating a bathroom. But today’s bathrooms have style and personality. Even if your starting point is with white or off-white fixtures and flooring, you can put a lot of pizzazz into the bathroom with details that are easy and relatively inexpensive to [...]
By the year 2030 there will be 70 million baby boomers over the age of 65, more than all age groups put together. It’s the primary driver behind Congress’ struggle to reinvent health insurance. But closer to home, families we all know are quietly seeking solutions from what is being called the Aging-In-Place Initiative. Aging [...]
by admin on August 29, 2011
Regardless of our budget, or the scope of our project, remodeling is an activity that requires time, patience, and money. Like anything worth time and effort, remodeling a bathroom should be a complex process. However, many of us homeowners take on a new DIY approach that may prove successful with the right guidance. First of [...]
by admin on August 17, 2011
Home improvement loans are borrowed funds used to repair, update, or remodel your house or property. Home improvement loans can take different forms—a home equity loan or line of credit is based on the equity you have earned on your home. Personal loans or personal lines of credit can also be secured specifically for home [...]
The Builders Home & Remodeling Show Returns to the St. Charles Convention Center – with FREE Admission and FREE Parking The 31st Annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show, produced by the Home Builders Association, runs October 14-16 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Attendees can visit 200 companies in more than 300 booths on two [...]
We could literally fill our website with the horror stories we’ve heard of local trade contractor let-downs. It’s a heart-breaking reality, but there are contractors out there who would shamelessly waste your hard earned dollars with shoddy workmanship. Instead, we’d rather share a hot tip on this great website with you! Originally posted 2010-08-02 08:00:31. [...]
Do you enjoy singing in the shower? I do. (But, shhh, don’t tell anyone!) I’ve also screamed in the shower a time or two, know what I mean? Someone flushes the toilet or runs a tap somewhere else in the house, and the water pressure changes and so does the temperature. Bam! You’re screaming! Choosing a proper low flow shower head system [...]
So you got your property tax assessment in the mail, and it seems way too high. Especially with the plummeting home values. What do you do? First, check what your tax assessment should be. LowerMyAssessment.com is a website that checks your home property’s true value against the tax assessor’s. It’s quick, easy and free–and you [...]
So you got your property tax assessment in the mail, and it seems way too high. Especially with the plummeting home values. What do you do? First, check what your tax assessment should be. LowerMyAssessment.com is a website that checks your home property’s true value against the tax assessor’s. It’s quick, easy and free–and you [...]
So you got your property tax assessment in the mail, and it seems way too high. Especially with the plummeting home values. What do you do? First, check what your tax assessment should be. LowerMyAssessment.com is a website that checks your home property’s true value against the tax assessor’s. It’s quick, easy and free–and you [...]
So you got your property tax assessment in the mail, and it seems way too high. Especially with the plummeting home values. What do you do? First, check what your tax assessment should be. LowerMyAssessment.com is a website that checks your home property’s true value against the tax assessor’s. It’s quick, easy and free–and you [...]
Water is Mother Earth’s most precious resource, but it’s also one that’s easiest to waste, even when we try to be careful. A leaky sink, kitchen faucet or a flush on a water-guzzling, non-low-flow toilet flows down the drain and costs money. Plus, are you still using old-fashioned filament light bulbs? (Really?) You’re being awfully [...]
So you got your property tax assessment in the mail, and it seems way too high. Especially with the plummeting home values. What do you do? First, check what your tax assessment should be. LowerMyAssessment.com is a website that checks your home property’s true value against the tax assessor’s. It’s quick, easy and free–and you [...]
The St. Louis Builders Home & Remodeling Show starts this weekend (Oct. 1 – 3) and features home improvement experts for every room (and outdoor living space) of your home. Two of the industry’s most experienced experts are Matt Fox and Shari Hiller, Hosts of HGTV’s “Room by Room.” The show, which the two created [...]
So you got your property tax assessment in the mail, and it seems way too high. Especially with the plummeting home values. What do you do? First, check what your tax assessment should be. LowerMyAssessment.com is a website that checks your home property’s true value against the tax assessor’s. It’s quick, easy and free. If [...]
