While there is always a chance of damaging weather anywhere in the world, there are some areas that are far more prone to it than others. Severe weather has the potential to do a great deal of damage to homes and businesses. Not only is this devastating to the people who live in the home or work i
Energy is in high demand in today’s time. This is mainly because there is a constant rise in the demand for power with the sources being the same in limited quantities. It is required to find different alternative sources of energy which can suffice our need for energy. Even the fossil fuels
Contractors are important professionals that you can rely on when it comes to home construction and renovation. When you decide to work with a contractor, make sure you put some aspects like insurance, licensing, and bond into consideration. Apart from these factors, it may also be vital to consid
As the leaves begin changing colors and falling off nature gives us a quick reminder that winter is coming. Squirrels are getting prepared for this cold season; they are hiding away icons, and so should you. Get prepared for the winter, by changing or cleaning your AC air filters. But, why
A garage door is an important feature of your home. Other than securing your vehicles and other belongings, it can dramatically improve your curbside appeal when properly maintained. It’s also one of the most common entrances and exit in most homes. However, if your garage door is squeaking
Over the last few decades, Do-It-Yourself or DIY as it is also known has become one of the most prominent activities carried out by homeowners, especially given the advancements of modern tools and construction equipment. Indeed, such advancements in knowledge and technology have seen amateur buil
Developer Richard Pender is a man who happens to love his parents. He found the perfect way to show his love by building them a modern home that is sustainable, accessible, and has the capabilities for adaptive reuse. Pender, based in the Northumberland area of Northern England, truly understands
If you are planning to carry out alterations to your home (or your neighbour is planning modifications to their home) that will affect a shared wall or boundary, it’s likely that you will have heard of the Party Wall Act. Introduced in 1996, this piece of legislation is designed to protect t
For decades, the default refrigerant of choice in HVAC systems was R-22. This refrigerant was a replacement for older CFC based gases, which were phased out because it was discovered that they were bad for the ozone layer. Sadly, as with many man-made compounds, it was later found that
When you are looking to sell your home you will generally come up against a pretty competitive market place where a quick sale is sometimes difficult unless you are offering a particularly low price or have something very unique about your home. There are many different things you can do to
