Winterizing Your Home: Exterior Edition
Cold weather, snow, and ice can damage your home or make existing problems even worse. Before temperatures plunge and snow piles up, take some time to winterize your house’s exterior. That will help you keep your heating costs down and avoid having to pay for expensive emergency repairs. Find and Seal Gaps to Keep out […]
Maximizing Energy Efficiency with Windows and Doors: Tips and Technologies
It’s no secret that for homeowners utility bills are higher than ever. Hot summers have become the norm in the United States, and the costs of heating oil and electricity are also at all-time highs. Many Connecticut homeowners are experiencing bill shock when they receive their monthly utility bills. One of the ways to help […]
Budgeting for Home Improvement: How to Plan for Your Project
If you’re embarking on a home improvement or renovation plan, you probably know that it’s critical to create a budget first. This way, you’ll lower the risk of overspending and get an idea of how much money you need to pull together. It’s not an easy prospect, however. Building a budget for a home renovation […]
The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Home Improvement Projects
While energy markets have been unsettled in recent years, the long-term trends have seen costs going up for homeowners and businesses, regardless of what methods they use for heating and cooling (electricity, heating oil, natural gas). Utility bills are eating up more of our household and business budgets. In many cases, homeowners are seeing higher […]
Express Your Design Flair with Outdoor Railings
When it comes to delineating the ideal outdoor space for dining, gatherings or simply appreciating your property, outdoor railings can be the ultimate way to create your personal enclave. Railings can help create dining and entertainment areas, set a pool or barbecue space apart from the rest of the yard, or provide attractive safety infrastructure […]
Energy-efficient Upgrades for Your Home
Summer is here, and it’s predicted to be a hot one. Excessive summer heat can make it difficult to enjoy your home as you would wish. Luckily, there are some things you can do to cool your home down that don’t involve cranking up the air conditioning and remaining a hermit until September. Summer is […]
Creative Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard
Summer is here, and for many homeowners, it’s time to improve your home’s outdoor areas so you can enjoy them with family and friends. While you may not have the budget to put an addition onto your home or build a new patio and deck, there are numerous modest ways that you can make your […]
Exterior Home Improvement Trends for 2023: Insights and Design Ideas
It’s spring, which means warmer weather, more daylight, and green grass and gardens. As a result, homeowners will begin to spend more time outdoors. In advance of this, many property owners will take the time to improve their outdoor living space. This may result in increased backyard landscaping, house painting, gardening and even remodeling the […]
Replacing Windows and Doors: How to Choose the Best Options for Your Home’s Exterior
Your house’s windows and doors make an impression on anyone who comes to visit or passes by. They also help keep the interior secure and comfortable and affect your monthly heating and cooling bills. If you’re interested in replacing your home’s windows or your front door, here are some factors to consider. How to Select […]