Category: Home Improvement

4 Home Improvement Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

When it comes to home improvement and keeping your home environment comfortable, there is a lot of information (and misinformation) out there, making it hard to discern fact from fiction. Below, we’ve put together a list of the most common home-related myths that you shouldn’t believe. Don’t Believe These Home Improvement Myths Here are just a few myths and misconceptions that could be holding you back from enjoying your home space: Myth #1: Any type of remodeling project can add value to your home. The Truth: While there are many home improvement projects that can make your home more comfortable while adding value to property, not every remodeling project increases the value of your house. For instance, while kitchen and bathroom remodels tend to raise the value of a home, purchasing brand new appliances may not be a worthwhile investment before selling your home as many new homeowners have a preference on appliances and may intend to replace anyway. Myth #2: Going green is expensive. The Truth: Though some energy efficient additions may require a significant up-front investment, many of these additions can actually save you money in the long run, such as energy efficient appliances or solar panels. Additionally,

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Your home checklist for spring

Many people think of Spring and their minds immediately go to cleaning. While spring cleaning should be a large portion of your spring home maintenance, maintaining other household areas such as the various systems, appliances, and structures is even more important. For example, during annual spring cleaning homeowners are likely to devote time to ensure their windows are spotless, but how many check their roofs for any damage from weather? If you want to be well prepared for spring, check out the following maintenance spring checklist to make sure you’re checking every area of your house. Windows Your windows will almost certainly require some maintenance after the winter weather. Cleaning the windows of your home is a common spring cleaning task that you can easily complete on your own. You only need a bucket, a clean microfiber cloth, white vinegar, water, and a squeegee. Dip the cloth into a solution containing white vinegar and water and scrub the glass to wipe the grime away. When the window is clean, the squeegee will help you remove any residue from cleaning so your windows are clear as day. When you’re cleaning your windows be sure to check for drafts that could affect

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