Author: Master Builder
How To Reduce Your Electric Bill During the Hottest Days of the Year
Of all the electricity produced in the United States, air conditioners use approximately 5%. This is especially true during the Summer months when electricity bills can skyrocket due to increased time inside in order to stay cool. So how can you cut down on your electricity bill during the dog days when turning off your…
You’re Sure to Light Up When You Hear What a Lighting Professional Can Do For You
Bad lighting can have a major impact on a home. Poor lighting can make rooms feel dreary or smaller and can reduce productivity in those rooms as well. You may wind up spending more money to get free standing lamps to illuminate an area of your house that you use often but that had bad…
Four Important Inspections After Moving into a House
If you are getting ready to move into a new home, it’s important to request a home electrical safety inspection. You’ll want to be certain all your new home’s electrical connections are working safely and properly before any of your family members use them. According to Angi, an experienced electrician will check all your new…
Here’s How You Can Benefit From Installing New Home Windows
There’s a lot of ways that homeowners can throw money out the window by investing in dead end home repairs that do nothing to add to the overall value of a home. But new window installation is an often overlooked way of throwing money onto home windows that will provide your entire home and household…
Ready to Try Deckbuilding? Hire A Contractor to Complete Your Dream Home
When you’re a homeowner with a beautiful backyard, you may wish you had a bridge from your home to the yard. If so, you may consider installing a deck. Think about how good it will be to have a nicely built deck leading to your backyard. If you contact a deck contractor, you can review…
3 Reasons to Leave Roofing Tar Work to a Professional
A business owner often has to make many important decisions. One of the most important decisions for a structure is which roof to have built. Metal roofs are durable and proven to last over three decades with a small amount of maintenance. Many commercial roofs are flat structures coated with roofing tar. Roofing tar helps…
Plumbing Emergencies 101
If you’re one of the few lucky people in the world who haven’t yet experienced a plumbing emergency, chances are, you will have one at some point in your life. In the case of a plumbing emergency, it’s important to know a few crucial steps to take to keep the situation contained. The article will…
Prepare Your Home Heating System For Winter In Just 5 Easy Steps
Even though fall just arrived, it’s not too early to prepare for winter weather. Your home heating system is chiefly responsible for keeping your house comfortable and cozy for the next couple of seasons. That means you should do everything to can to ensure it’s in tip-top shape. Overwhelmed just thinking about it? Never fear….
Why Your Kitchen Deserves a Facelift
Other than bathrooms, kitchens are always one of the first rooms in the house to get remodeled or renovated in some fashion. Whether it’s getting custom cabinets or designing a custom Italian kitchen, giving your kitchen a facelift always falls pretty high up there on the remodeling list for homeowners. Indeed, according to Harvard University’s…
What to Know If You’re Making Your Bathroom Handicap Accessible
Most homes are sadly not built to be handicap accessible right from the get go. There’s often a significant amount of remodeling needed for homeowners who need to accommodate a handicap, For example, ramps or handrails are often installed, hallways and doorways need to be expanded, non-slip flooring needs to be installed, and accessible switches,…