Ventilation is crucial for maintaining a comfortable home interior and ensuring your HVAC system only works as hard as it needs to throughout the year. You don’t need to replace all the ventilation components in your home to ensure a properly functioning HVAC system, however. Adding new ventilation ducts in different parts of your home…
Energy efficiency is crucial for the real estate market. If you’re buying a home you want to know that the utility costs will be manageable, and you’ll face minimal electrical repair issues after moving in. If you’re selling, you want to inspire confidence in prospective buyers. An energy audit is a great way to determine…
Recessed lighting situated in your home’s ceilings or the upper surfaces of storage areas like built-in bookcases and kitchen countertops can create stunning visual effects inside of any home, and there are several different ways to use it effectively. You can install recessed lighting in gathering spaces throughout your home in lieu of standard obtrusive…
In today’s hyper-connected world, electronics are crucial for pretty much every type of home. What is unnecessary, however, is a tangled mess of cables in every room of your house. Take time to rethink all the piles of wires throughout your home. You could investigate simple cable management options like fasteners, USB charging stations, and…
Storage is a problem for many homeowners, but it’s easier than you may think to squeeze out much more square footage of storage room in virtually any home. Start by looking at your existing storage spaces like closets, basement space, and crawlspaces to determine how much storage volume you can handle; then look for ways…
If you’re a realtor looking for simple and effective ways to help your clients sell their homes faster and for better prices, start looking for opportunities to implement cost-effective upgrades. Some examples could include replacing outdated appliances, fresh coats of paint on exterior and interior surfaces, updating indoor and outdoor lighting, and basic home repairs.…
Lighting seems like a concept that is simple enough at first, but the reality is that the lighting in and around your home has many different effects. Properly configured lighting can not only make your home more inviting and beautiful, but also more efficient. Consider placing new energy-efficient LED lights in your home’s light fixtures…
Whether you’re simply updating your home’s exterior or getting ready to list your house for sale, curb appeal should be a priority. Your home’s exterior presents its own challenges, but your landscape also makes an important statement and conveys value. Take time to look at the vegetation surrounding your home. Consider placing raised brick or…