4,118 ViewsThe best part about the nice, hot summer weather is that you have a pool so that you (or your kids) can jump in to cool off at a moment’s notice, right? It’s great until you remember that the water is looking a little dingy. The dreaded task of keeping the pool clean is […]
6,340 ViewsAre you contending with a frozen pipe burst? The good news is that the ice may melt away on its own over time. However, it can be harder to find the burst pipe, especially if it’s behind a wall. While waiting for the plumber, shut off the water in your home, clean up where […]
1,379 ViewsAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 1,639,000 building permits were approved for residential construction in November 2020. The construction of 1,547,000 homes also began in the same month. This number of building permits showed an 8.5% increase from the previous year. The construction of new homes also increased in the last year by […]
1,132 ViewsTime spent outside in nature is time well spent. Studies show that just 10 minutes in a natural outdoor setting is enough to reduce stress and improve our outlook on life. So, spending time beautifying your garden isn’t only an investment in your home’s curb appeal, it’s beneficial to your mental wellbeing too. A […]
2,611 ViewsHave you officially run out of room to store things in your house? If so, you might be thinking about renting a storage unit. But on average, this is going to cost you somewhere between $75 and $150 per month to do. So instead of renting a storage unit for all your stuff, why […]
1,483 ViewsAre you looking for ways to improve your home’s yard? Making your yard desirable to birds is a great way to bring a bit of life and beauty right in front of your window! Not only are they interesting to watch, but did you know that birds are beneficial to your garden as well? […]
1,258 ViewsIn a typical building, 25% to 30% of heat losses and gains occur through windows. This means your windows can be a huge contributor to your high heating/cooling energy bills. Defective windows can also be a safety risk, such as during inclement weather. Winds can be strong enough to make them rattle to the […]
1,288 ViewsMany Bay Area homeowners have heard of radon, but aren’t exactly sure what it is and how serious of a health problem it may pose. Radon is a natural radioactive gas which can be found in the ground when radium and uranium decays. On average, there may be up to 50 pounds of uranium […]
1,330 ViewsDo you wish your primary residence was bigger, but you don’t have the money to upgrade to a new home? Or, do you wish there was just a more private space for your out-of-town visitors? Enter: the accessory dwelling unit. Also known as an ADU, an accessory dwelling unit is the perfect addition to […]
1,493 ViewsWhen people talk about the biggest man-made structures, they focus on above-the-ground constructions forgetting amazing underground structures do exist. Erecting such structures is a momentous task for builders and engineers as they have to battle hydrostatic pressure and the weight of the soil above. These six largest man-made underground structures in the world are […]