Tips For Selecting Kitchen Cabinets

Whether you're remodeling your kitchen or building it from new, the cabinetry is an area which requires some extra focus. Cabinets take up a lot of visual space in your kitchen, so they have the potential to greatly influence the overall design. Keep in mind a few tips as you select your kitchen cabinets. Hide your Appliances Your kitchen appliances can add to the overall look of your kitchen, or they can stick out. Read More 

Four Things To Ask Before Ordering Mechanical Services For Your Construction Project

When you begin budgeting for your first large construction project, you may not be accustomed to certain aspects of the planning process. The mechanical services you need, for example, don't have to come from separate contractors or companies. In addition to this knowledge, there are a few other points you should know about ordering mechanical services for your project. What Services are Available? The first thing you need to know about going to a company that offers a wide range of mechanical services is what services are on their menu. Read More 

Bought A New Home? Don’t Use The Fireplace Until You’ve Taken These Steps!

Congratulations on your new home! If you've never owned a house with a chimney before, these tips will help you get started with your new fireplace. Before you light your first fire, follow these steps.  Buy the Right Tools Before you can light a fire in your fireplace, you're going to need the right tools. These tools can be purchased at a fireplace accessory store, at a home improvement center or online. Read More 

Essential Tips For Installing A New Rain Gutter

A rain gutter performs a very important purpose on your roof; it keeps rain and melted snow away from your home's structure. This prevents water damage and the resulting mold. If you need a new rain gutter, it must be installed correctly, otherwise it might not perform its job properly. Here are some easy tips for installing the new rain gutter. What You Need Before you start any home project, make sure you have the right tools and supplies. Read More 

Vermiculite And Asbestos: Is My Insulation Dangerous?

Your home is supposed to be a safe place – so the idea that you could be surrounded by danger while sitting in your living room is a particularly unpleasant one. But if your home has vermiculite insulation, you might have a dangerous, cancer-causing substance all around you: asbestos. Vermiculite How do you know whether your home has vermiculite insulation? Vermiculite is a loose mineral insulation that, when heated, swells up. Read More