Porcelain tile is a superior product for green and LEED building projects. It is 30 percent stronger than granite and is more dense and durable than ceramic tile. It adds beauty and value to a home, whether it…
High Efficiency Halogen Lamps Are a Better Energy Efficient Lighting Option For Recessed Downlights
For many homeowners, especially those with children, the kitchen is the most lived-in room in the house. It’s a gathering place, a workspace, a study area, an entertainment venue and of course, a room in which to enjoy…
The Fireplace Entertainment Center
It’s more a common practice to have all the entertainment in one focal point somewhere in the room. I remember when people would have it distributed. The television was on one side of the room while the stereo…
Update Your Home With an Outdoor Sconce
With the sluggish housing market you need to do everything you can to up the curb appeal of your home. If it is going to sell, it needs to look sharp. One often overlooked way to update your…
Where To Put Your Plasma Television
One of the big advantages of the sexy new plasma television sets is their ability to be mounted or placed just about anywhere, therefore opening up limitless possibilities for making your decor a smashing success or an unmitigated…
Paint Jobs – How Much Does it Cost to Paint? Estimating Paint Jobs
Nobody wants to work for nothing, but many painting businesses do when they don’t charge for all the things that are part of each job. If you intend to do a complete job, and your customer is asking…
How Much Does It Really Cost to Start a Home Business Opportunity?
Right let’s talk about money – specifically what is the cost that you realistically need to start up a successful home business opportunity? I’m going to cover as many different opportunity areas as possible and give you an…
How to Estimate the Cost of Building a New Home
This will serve as a help guide by providing some tips and techniques for estimating the cost of building a new home. As an expert residential estimator there are many things to consider before you begin estimating. Construction…
Refinishing Hardwood Floors – Please Use an Expert, Even If It’s Not Us
Sanding & refinishing hardwood floors is one of the easiest and cost effective ways to change the look of your (or you client’s) home. Sometimes it’s done to repair all the scratches and just make it shiny and…
Tips on Remodeling Your Basement
A basement remodel is an easy and cost-effective way to add living space to your home without cutting into your yard or garden. A basement remodel usually costs about a third as much as an addition, and can…