Posts Tagged ‘Homeowner’
Why You Need to Update Your Kitchen Plumbing
In every home’s heart, the kitchen is a bustling hub of daily activity. From morning coffees to family dinners, this space witnesses countless moments. Yet, behind the scenes, the unsung hero ensuring the smooth functioning of this vital space is often overlooked—kitchen plumbing. As the lifeline of your culinary haven, maintaining and updating kitchen plumbing…
Read MoreRemodeling your Living Room This Winter
As winter’s frosty embrace draws near, it’s the perfect time to embark on a journey of living room renovation and upgrades. While the chilly weather keeps you indoors, your living room becomes the warm, welcoming heart of your home. From installing new flooring to creating the perfect lighting ambiance and even adding the comforting glow…
Read MoreSigns You Need to Update Your Bathroom Plumbing
Few things can ruin the start of your day, like a dysfunctional bathroom. Sudden bursts of cold water, a running toilet, or a leaky sink can all dampen your mood quickly. Like a great parent, it’s easy to miss how much a fully functioning bathroom improves your life until something small goes wrong. However, unlike…
Read MoreOutdoor Deck & Patio Covers: Keep a Cool Head While You Decide
Grilling is one of life’s greatest pleasures — year round, the smell of the charcoal and searing meat or vegetables speaks to something primal in us. But just because we’re getting in touch with our animal roots doesn’t mean we want to be grilling in the rain, snow, or even the blazing sun. Patio covers…
Read MoreGarage Door Styles and Designs: Finding the Perfect Match for Your Home
More than just a functional element of your garage, garage doors are essential for your home’s aesthetics. Whether you want to enhance your property’s curb appeal or your sense of safety and security, finding the perfect garage door for your Salem home is essential. Keep reading as we explore the world of garage doors, from…
Read MorePreventing Roof Hail Damage: Protective Measures for Your Home
While hailstorms are rare in Salem, they can wreak havoc on your roof, which leads to expensive roof damage and an endless back and forth with insurance. If you don’t have the time or money to deal with that — and who does — we strongly recommend you take measures to prevent roof hail damage.…
Read MoreOutdoor Countertops: What’s the Best Option?
Creating the perfect outdoor oasis in your backyard in Salem, Oregon is a labor of love. Every detail matters, and unless you love endless projects more than relaxing, you want to get it right the first time. Countertops play a crucial role in your quality of life outdoors, enhancing both the functionality and aesthetics of…
Read MoreDo You Know What Bathroom Style Fits You?
Americans spend an average of 600 hours in our bathrooms each year, translating to almost an entire month or approximately 98 minutes a day. If you’re going to be spending so much time in a space, you want to make sure it’s suited to your needs. Luckily, bathrooms are one of the most customizable spaces…
Read MoreEnergy-Efficient Features Every Kitchen Should Have
The kitchen is the heart and soul of your home. It is where your family congregates. It’s where you regularly gather and share meals over special occasions, and cherished memories are made there. The kitchen gets the most use than any other living space in the house. So, it makes perfect sense that when you…
Read More10 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Insect Free
With more than 91,000 insect species in the U.S. and greater than 20,000 species of insects in Oregon alone, it may seem like an uphill battle to keep these nettlesome critters out of your home. After all, as we’re coming into the summer season and swinging those doors open and opening windows to let the…
Read MoreBest Way to Fix Pest and Termite Damage to Your Home
Subterranean termites – which are found in homes in Salem – cause more than $1 billion in damage in the U.S. A homeowner’s expenses to repair major damage from termites and other pests can run into the thousands of dollars, and they are typically not covered by insurance. The sudden appearance of winged termites emerging…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Concrete Contractor for Your Project
Perhaps you’re planning to install a backyard patio or an outside-your-house walkway. You will need to hire a concrete contractor for whatever type of outdoor renovation you intend to do. There is a lot at stake when it comes to selecting the ideal concrete contractor for your outdoor living or outdoor kitchen project. You’ll want…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Contractor to Build your Addition
Whether you want to add a master suite, a guest room, a home office, or build a full ADU (accessory dwelling unit), finding the right Salem addition contractor is critical if your home improvement project is to be successful. Sometimes even the most complex and involved additions remodel projects are not as challenging as finding…
Read More4 Siding Home Maintenance Tips
Even though you see it every day, your siding doesn’t get much consideration or attention unless it is tarnished or faded. But siding plays an important role in the integrity of your home. Your siding protects your house, the foundation, and the contents inside. It shields your home from insects, pests, UV, wind, snow, rain,…
Read More9 1/2 Great Ideas for Updating or Installing Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are quite versatile when it comes to what you can use them for. They can also enhance your kitchen décor with the right colors, designs, and accents. But after a while, you may decide that your kitchen cabinets need some sprucing up. After all, you’re in your kitchen every day, and there are…
Read MoreSmall Kitchen Remodeling Upgrades for Any Home in Salem
The kitchen is the nexus of the household for social interaction, communicating with loved ones or guests, and dining. It’s the focal point for family gatherings as special memories are made over favorite culinary dishes that mark important occasions and holiday celebrations. So, when it comes to Salem home remodels, the kitchen is the most…
Read MoreWhy Radon is Dangerous
Imagine there are thousands of bees living right below your home. A few find their way through the cracks in your foundation. The odds are still in your favor that you won’t get stung. But the longer you’re in the same space with them, the more likely you’ll get stung. Remember, more are coming in…
Read MoreStylish Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
A bathroom remodel is one of the most common home improvement projects. In fact, the bathroom is the number one room targeted for renovation in the house. It is estimated that homeowners remodel in excess of 14 million bathrooms every year. So, when you set out to remodel your bathroom, your goal is likely to…
Read MoreDifferent Types of Flooring for Your Kitchen or Bathroom
Flooring is essential in any home remodel because of its large surface area. It will also influence the mood and the use of the entire space. Choosing the right flooring for a remodeled bathroom or kitchen can be trickier than for other rooms in your home. That is because you not only want aesthetically appealing…
Read MorePreventing Water Damage During the Winter
What could be more enticing than a cold glass of water on a hot summer day? Who doesn’t like to warm themself up in a warm bath on a cold winter night? We water our lawns, wash our cars and fill up our bird baths, but water can quickly become a nemesis when it overtakes…
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