Most people these days have begun to realize the importance of cutting down on waste creation for the sake of helping the environment. However, one of the largest contributors to environmental waste is one you wouldn’t necessarily expect, and therefore often goes overlooked: construction. Construction projects produce as much as 40% of all American waste.…

The beginning of the year is a great time to sell your home — after all, what better way to start off a new year than by moving into a new home? But selling a home at the beginning of the year isn’t always easy, especially if you live somewhere that experiences a harsh winter.…

With the popularity of HGTV shooting into cosmic heights, do-it-yourself projects are becoming more and more commonplace. Homeowners everywhere are taking it upon themselves to re-tile their bathrooms, re-paint their living rooms, and even upgrade their kitchen countertops — all without the help of a professional (and expensive) remodeling service. One area that gets sorely…

Individuals who have air conditioners know the joy of a comfortable home. Sleeping in an air-conditioned room on a hot summer night is one of life’s greatest luxuries. Air conditioning units are often part of a greater HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) unit, and with a quality HVAC system, you’ll never have to spend…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Unfortunately, half of all dog bite victims are children, resulting in serious health concerns and emotional scarring. In fact, many people’s phobia of dogs is borne out of an unfortunate experience like this in…

Siding can help define the look of a house, from cute and quaint to sleek and refined. Having the right siding can make or break a house’s curb appeal, and changing your siding is an easy way to give your house an entirely new appearance without having to remodel. However, having to replace worn out…

Around 3.6 million Americans over the age of 15 require the use of a wheelchair. While basic wheelchairs allow many of them to maintain a mobile and active lifestyle, most are unable to venture beyond the concrete paths and sidewalks because their chairs simply can’t withstand the wear and tear; as a result, they are…

Pesky critters love to get into your home through any entry point possible, and often a home’s landscaping is what leads them right to their pest-sized doorways. For those who don’t want to sacrifice their home’s well-designed landscaping, which can generate a 14% increase in a home’s resale value, there are plenty of creative ways…

A home’s kitchen is where all of the action happens. It’s where you cook family meals, the kids do their homework on the large island, and the dog waits patiently for food scraps to be dropped on the floor. Even the best kitchens could use some upgrades or an entire remodel if that’s what an…

In 2017, about 117.6 million Americans did some kind of gardening. Clearly, a huge number of people enjoy the beauty of plants, and the same group of people likely cares about nature in general. Yet sometimes, we construct gardens and lawns purely based on what we think might look good and fail to consider other…