If you have a passion for gaming and a basement, you also have the two most important ingredients necessary for creating a basement game room. It can be the perfect space for your kids, double as a man cave, and serve as a relaxing space for the ladies. How can a basement game room tweak the attention and satisfy these…

Improving your home's energy efficiency is now more critical than ever due to the increasing threats of global warming. Many designers develop innovative and functional ways of incorporating efficiency into their designs - but perhaps the quickest way to promote this is through energy-efficient windows. For many people, aesthetics is an essential factor in choosing window designs. Thankfully, you don't…

Owning your own home has long been a part of the American dream. But, being able to purchase a home is really only the beginning of what it means to be a homeowner. Unlike renting, owning your own home means you’re in charge of every decision made. It also means you’re responsible for anything that goes wrong and maintaining your…

As a homeowner, you know winter can be taxing on your residence. But it doesn't have to be. Here are five ways heavy snow can cause home damage and tips for you to protect your property. 1.    Frozen Pipes Heavy snow and freezing temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and burst. Thankfully, it's easy to prevent this hazard from occurring.…

When living in a small house you can face many challenges. These may include finding space and storage for all of your belongings and feeling cramped at times. Maximizing your space can be tough, but here are some simple renovations that make a HUGE difference. Add Built-Ins to Your Closets When working with a reach-in closet or a small walk-in,…

Baby boomers represent the 76 million people born between the post-World War II and the mid-1960s. Because of that number, with the addition of the relative prosperity of the U.S. economy during their careers, the baby boomers are an economically influential generation. Nowadays, as they are either at or near the retirement age, their shopping habits still influence almost every…

Many homeowners are not aware that backflow can cause a lot of damage to their homes. In fact, many people don't even know what it is! Backflow occurs when untreated water from your kitchen sink or toilet flows backward into the pipes carrying clean drinking water. This is dangerous and could lead to costly repairs as well as serious health…