Month: January 2022

Did you know that insulation has such a major impact on your home, that it qualifies for the residential energy property tax credit? That's because space heating accounts for over 50% of the energy used in residential buildings. Since insulation helps prevent hot and cold air from moving in and out of your home, it has a huge effect on how much energy you use. When considering your home's energy use, it makes sense to deal with the largest vulnerable area first, i.e. your roof. Let's take a closer look at how insulating an attic roof helps stop hot and cold air from escaping via the roof, helping decrease your energy bill.   How Does Insulating Your Attic Save Energy? Your attic has vents leading to the outside, and these allow hot and cold air to flow freely in and out ...

Did you know homeowners have been completing renovations during the pandemic? If you want to learn about landscaping equipment you’ll need, we can help. In this guide, we’ll go over equipment for landscaping to use to transform your landscape. Want to learn more? Keep reading. How Do You Pick the Right Tools? You’ll need to spend time looking for the right landscape tool. Some machines will suit your property better compared to others. You can drive a dozer or skid steer loader across an extensive landscape. You will need to haul something like a mini-excavator if the distance is far. Try gauging the size of your equipment off the size of your landscape. Small projects will benefit from compact machinery. Larger projects will need extensive equipment. You’ll also need to conside...

Whether you're planning to remodel your bathroom or simply need to upgrade your showering experience, a new shower head is an easy and affordable way to make a change. Certain shower heads may lower your water usage by as much as 2,700 gallons per year, according to the EPA. So, what are the best shower heads, and how do you know which one is right for you? Read on to learn more about this important appliance so you can find the one that works best for your lifestyle and your showering habits. The Best Shower Heads: What to Look For Before you start shopping for a new showerhead, there are a few key things to look out for during your search. First, pay close attention to the flow rate. This will tell you whether or not the new shower head produces a weak or a powerful jet. It's im...

Americans remodel over 24 million kitchens and bathrooms per year. If you want to be one of them you need to determine your criteria for getting a new kitchen cabinet. Your existing cabinet may not work with your remodel. If you are wondering when is the right time for replacing kitchen cabinets you came to the right place. Knowing when it is time for a kitchen cabinet upgrade is easy if you pay attention to these 5 signs. Check out this handy guide so you can find out if it is time for a new cabinet design, or if you can continue to keep your old one. Read on to find out all you need to know! 1. You Have Many Cabinet Scratches and Dents If your kitchen cabinets are pockmarked with scratches and dents a new coat of paint may not be enough. It may be time to spend a bit...