As you design and plan your new house, one early decision you should make is whether to use an open floor plan or a closed one. While open floor plans are more popular than ever, these are not necessarily the right choice for every home or every homeowner. Discover a few pros and cons to help you find the right approach for your circumstances.
Read moreUnhappy With Your Home? 5 Times When Remodeling Beats Moving
If your current home just doesn't meet your needs any longer, you have several choices to fix the problem. The most basic decision every homeowner in your position must make is whether to move or to remodel the house. While moving to a new place may be your first thought, there are times when you may be better off to simply makeover your current home. Consider a few of these times below.
Read moreThree Tips for Choosing Eco-Friendly Paint for Your New Home
The crowning touch on any new home is the final interior and exterior paint job. If you are concerned about the environment and your family's health, it's important to learn about eco-friendly home painting options.
Read more5 Tips for a Hassle-Free House Construction Project
The contract should include all sensitive details, such as where every coin will go, the procedures that the builders will follow in every section, and definitions of critical construction terms. It should also highlight liability and insurance-related matters, such as how your house will be protected from vandalism, fires, or storms during the construction process.
Read moreLess Common Sustainable Flooring Types for Your Remodel
Learn about some less well-known options for eco-friendly floors that you can use to remodel your kitchen, bathroom, or entire house.
Read more3 Additions to Complement a Drought-Tolerant Backyard
California's dry climate compounded by drought conditions has moved many homeowners to convert their backyards into xeriscapes. The key to responsible water consumption is choosing landscaping features that need little or no water. If you feel xeriscape and other drought-tolerant landscapes seem stark or unimpressive, consider these 3 additions to your backyard.
Read more5 Questions to Ask Before Your First Design Meeting
Home designers can help you draw floor plans and begin building the house of your dreams. Prepare for a meeting with a designer by answering these questions.
Read moreTypes of Septic Systems for Your Home
If you live outside of a major urban area, you might not be able to hook up to city sewage. In that case, you will need an Onsite Waste Management System (OWTS), better known as a Septic System. See some common septic systems and what type of properties they work well with.
Read moreUpdate the Exterior of Your Home
Regardless of what type of exterior your home has, from stucco to wood siding, there are ways to make it feel fresh and new as well as protect it for years to come.
Read moreA Homeowner's Guide to Garage Floor Sealing
Sealing your garage floor serves several purposes, from protecting the floor from stains and water damage to covering imperfections and creating a safer surface. An epoxy or epoxy-aggregate sealer consists of a polymer that creates the waterproof seal over the concrete. A sealed garage floor is easier to keep clean and less likely to suffer damages. Learn more from this guide to garage floor sealing.
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