In Feb. 2021, winter storms caused power outages throughout Texas. Millions of people were driven out of their homes or forced to find ways to shelter in place. Unfortunately, winter storms can cause serious long-term damage to homes without power or heat. Now, the city of Austin has announced a new home repair program. This program aims to help low-income […]
Adopting good habits of exercise and physical activity will last forever. To encourage your family to get more exercise, look to these nine tips and ideas regarding the addition of a gym to your own home. Benefits of a Home Gym Children spend too much time these days sitting in a classroom or in front of the television with movies […]
While many industries have really felt the pinch from the pandemic, the home improvement industry has actually gotten a boost. With more people staying at home watching the latest home improvement video, more people are deciding that they want to do a little improvement of their own. About 80% of homeowners responded in 2013 that they had plans to finish […]
It’s said that the kitchen is the heart of a home. If your current kitchen no longer meets your lifestyle or design preferences, now is the time to consider a remodel. According to a Forbes survey, the average cost of a kitchen remodel in the United States is $28,030, which is a significant amount of money. Fortunately, there are tons […]
In the video Charity Termite Tenting for Selby Gardens, Cloud Termite and Pest Control donated their fumigation services to help them with their drywood termite infestation. Payne Mansion had a problem. Drywood termites were in the walls and without solving this, it would cause long term issues with the foundation of the building. Cloud Termite decided that the best […]
Neighborhood Garage Door Service offered its first community charity drive, where one winner would walk away with $500 for themselves and another $500 for a charity of their choice. The drive was well-received as many people entered the competition. Video Source Garage Door specializes exclusively in garage door service, covering everything from spring repair to door off track. Whether you […]
Five-year-old twins Keira and Amelia Algar and their parents, Amanda and Ray Algar, are the latest to benefit from the Step Up Community Build Program. Keira and Amelia live with Rett Syndrome, “a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs primarily in girls and more rarely in boys,” according to RettSyndrome.org. Retty Syndrome causes moderate to severe disability. Patients may present […]
“A common real estate adage says ‘kitchens sell houses,’ and it’s true,” Zillow writes. Up to 58% of recent homebuyers say the kitchen heavily weighed into their decision to move forward with their purchase. What’s more, Zillow reveals that even a relatively minor kitchen remodel can recoup over 81% of its cost. These figures make it clear: home kitchen renovation […]
Most tips on how to winterize property focus on what to do indoors, but you should also know how to winterize property outdoors. Preparing for the winter will ensure that your property stays safe and sound through those long cold months. When you take the time to winterize property outdoors you can rest easy throughout the winter knowing that you […]
When you find yourself spending more and more time at home, it’s easy to start seeing all the home improvement projects piling up. That chip in the paint in the living, those outdated light fixtures in the dining room, the old linoleum in the bathrooms, they all become very obvious when you’ve spent some solid time at home. If you’ve […]
DIY home improvement is still one of the biggest trends out there. There are entire cable television channels dedicated to home improvement DIY. The top home improvement projects involve the kitchen or the bathroom. You get to see a lot of the success stories but how many cases are there of home improvement gone wrong? Home improvement gone wrong happens […]
As summer draws to a close, soon enough temperatures will begin to drop and leaves will begin to fall, indicators that are emblematic of the beginning of the fall season. As the season changes, so does our lifestyle, activities, and in turn, our homes. Before summer officially ends, it is a good idea to get your home ready for fall […]