Money magazine called these “The 5 Dumbest Renovation Fads”.
1. The Not-So-Great Great Room. These behemoth rooms with windows rising to cathedral heights often combined kitchen, living, dining and family rooms. These energy inefficient echo chambers often combine different activities, and people, in one big mess. The overabundance of windows boils you […]
Do you know these quick, inexpensive and easy home improvement tips? Most take less than 15 minutes.
1. Get rid of bath tub stains. Mix equal parts of tarter sauce and baking soda and combine with enough lemon juice to make a paste. Rub stain with a cloth. Wait an hour, then […]
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH.org) announced its Top 10 Technologies for 2007. The top ten are:
1. Mold Resistant Gypsum
2. Solar Water Heating
3. Recycled Concrete Substitutes
4. Combined Heat & Power
5. Horizontal Axis Washer/Dryer (wash and dry in one)
6. Hydrophilic Impact-Resistant Windows
7. Super-sized (Vertical) ICFs (Insulated concrete forms)
8. Induction Cooktops (I have […]
Many clients don’t readily have access to all their room or property dimensions. They may have additions like decks, patios or pools. You need these dimensions if you want a detailed listing. What do you do? Often it’s just wait for the client or try to dig them up yourself. Worst case, […]
One or two ways to say I love you.
There will be no more arguments in the morning waiting to use the bathroom with this concraption contraption.
Designed in China by Amigo Zhou, the Love Toilet is meant to bring couples together for special moments of sharing in an otherwise busy life. Laugh as […]
Want a bathtub and sink that stand out from the crowd? Try these LED glowing ones from WET Studio, Italy. Designed by Jan Puylaert, they come in an array of pastel colors. Very romantic.
H/T: Luxury Home Digest (via MBL)
Home improvements most desired by buyers, according to Mark Nash, author of Real Estate A-Z for Buying and Selling a Home, include
Flashy Garages. Not just plenty of cabinets and storage but refrigerators/freezers, A/C and interior looking flooring. Do oil stains look better on a nice floor? For a real show-stopper, try this […]
Harding Steel offers a residential parking solution for the two car family with a one car garage. The ramp is powered by a 110 volt power pack that plugs into any wall outlet. A 9′ ceiling will fit 2 cars. Harding has been in business since 1968 & offers a variety […]
Lift your home to protect it from a flood. Homeowners living on the Delaware River in Yardely, PA literally raised their homes using the money from the last insurance pay-out. An added beneift: better views. It’s survival of the highest for those who refuse to give up their river […]
The three best outdoor home improvements according to Steve Berges, author of 101 Cost Effective Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home, are:
1. The Front Entry Door. Recoup from 100-200% of your investment. A grand entry creates an emotional response in the buyer and the first grand impression of your home.
2. Landscaping. […]
