Month: January 2013
(BPT) - Spring is drawing nearer and, for homeowners, now is the time to shrug off the winter chill and think about home improvement plans. Building industry experts say that it’s an ideal time to carefully consider and prioritize your plans &nda...
A steam cleaner normally cuts through any and all kinds of cleaning tasks in a very short time. It is far much quicker to use a steam cleaner than to use a bucket, a sponge or any other type(s) of cleaning machine(s). If you have never used a steam cleaner before, it can be quite a …
(BPT) - As temperatures increase, your thoughts may wander to spending time outside sharing conversation, drinks and meals with friends and family.For many homeowners, that can mean renovating an existing gathering spot or replacing it with a new deck....
Although home downsizing is often associated with retirees and the elder members of the population, it is becoming increasingly common for many younger people to also consider such a transition. With the economy providing little signs of improvement un-employment is still relatively high, which in-turn has resulted in low confidence throughout the financial environment. Such fragility …
(BPT) - You may think having golf-course green grass requires hours of work each day, but if you want the best lawn on the block, it’s as easy as coming up with a plan. The secret? When it comes to lawn maintenance, it’s never too early to ...
Electric Floor Heating Overview The dreaded cold bathroom floor is enough to keep anyone in bed, however, a resolution to the problem is heating radiated heat underneath the floor in the bathroom. Electric heat coils can be installed under almost any floor and in any room. In fact, it is popular to install radiant heat as …
(BPT) - Home ownership is an important investment that can create both a sense of pride and a place in the world that is all your own. While the investment in purchasing or building your own home is sizeable, letting your home fall into disrepair can b...
(BPT) - We’re all looking forward to a fresh start at the beginning of the new year: Whether it’s an updated fitness regime, pursuing new hobbies or getting organized, there are a slew of resolutions to try. In 2013, why not make a few chan...
(BPT) - If there’s one room in the house that cries out for fresh air, it’s the kitchen. And if there’s a second room that can benefit from Mother Nature’s sweet breath, it’s the bathroom. When humidity and odors build up ...
(BPT) - Adding a bathroom to your home remains one of the most popular and rewarding home improvements you can make. In fact, when you sell your home, you can expect to recoup more than 50 percent of the cost of a bathroom addition, according to Remode...
(BPT) - Year after year, no matter the state of the housing market, kitchen remodeling remains a good idea. The project perennially tops lists of value-for-your-money home improvements and almost every buyer will be attracted to a kitchen that’s ...
(BPT) - Whether you’re a hosting aficionado or a novice entertainer, planning a party at home can carry a certain level of stress.Sometimes, despite all the cleaning, cooking and decorating we do to prepare, it’s the easily overlooked littl...