Safety
What are universal design features for doors and windows?
Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…
Read MoreImportant Things Every Homeowner Should Know
How long have you lived in your current home? Whether it’s one month or 30 years it’s important to be in the know about shutting off your utilities and systems. Hopefully, you didn’t have many issues during the freeze, with pipes or electricity. If you did, you may be familiar with the following information that can…
Read MoreSome “Shocking” Information
The idea for writing this developed from a need amongst our clients and prospective clients. The subject matter — surge suppression —isn’t exactly what you would call exciting, and it shows how much of a nerd I am about technology. As a matter of fact, when this offering is working correctly, it’s completely invisible to…
Read MoreWhat is Aging?
In the next 20 years, the number of people over the age of 65 are anticipated to be double. In the next 30 years, the population of Americans ages 65-85 will swell to nearly 73 million. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), around 23 million Americans are caring for their elderly parents;…
Read MoreUpgrading your HVAC for Purer Air
Now more than ever, we are all hyper aware of all things health and wellness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened awareness of and desire to remain as healthy and clean as possible, both inside and out. While it can be difficult to control what you are coming into contact with out…
Read MoreWill Coronavirus change the way we live in our homes?
As a home designer in Houston Texas, I have been asking myself this question quite a lot, and I have decided the answer is yes. Maybe this will be a good thing. Normally, our front porch is not used often except for greeting guests and to collect our mail. Here’s an idea, why not move our…
Read MoreKeep Your Eye on a Healthy, More Functional Kitchen
By Michael Souter of Caliber Construction Group The kitchen has always been the most popular gathering place, the heart of the home. Since we are all staying at home more frequently, we wonder what improvements we can make to our homes to adjust to the new normal. As we move forward there are several kitchen…
Read MoreMay is National Home Remodeling Month
By Stacy Argo of A-Plus Glass Services According to National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 2019, more than a million Americans spent approximately $158 billion on home improvements. Homeowners across the country are inspired to invest in upgrading and updating their homes. So, throughout the month of May, NAHB’s campaign “May is National Home Remodeling…
Read MoreDo it Yourself or Hire a Professional Contractor?
By Dan Bawden, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. Yоu sреnd а lоt оf tіmе іn уоur home, sо уоu mіght аs wеll еnјоу іt. Іf уоu feel уоur сurrеnt déсоr is оutdаtеd or dysfunctional, а fасеlіft саn gіvе іt nеw lіfе. Вut іf іt nееds mајоr соsmеtіс surgеrу, уоu mіght wаnt tо hіrе а Professional Remodeler.…
Read MoreRecognize Your Needs vs Wants When Remodeling
Kevin Vick of Vick Construction & Remodeling Planning is an essential part of a home renovation. You will need to make many decisions before beginning your project. Some priorities will be more important than others, so creating a list that balances your wants and needs is a good place to start. Needs are the most…
Read More