home improvement: Common Signs That Your St. Petersburg HVAC System Needs Replacement - 07/19/23 07:10 AM
When it comes to keeping your home comfortable and cool in St. Petersburg, a well-functioning HVAC system is crucial. However, over time, wear and tear can take a toll on your AC unit, leading to performance issues that require professional attention. As a homeowner in St. Petersburg, it's essential to be aware of the common signs that indicate your HVAC system needs repair or replacement. In this article, we will discuss these signs and highlight the expertise of AirZero, a trusted St. Petersburg AC company known for their top-notch service and expertise in AC repair and replacement in St. Petersburg.
Insufficient CoolingIf … (3 comments)

home improvement: Cheat Sheet: Choosing A Siding Company - 04/25/22 07:13 AM
Choosing a company to replace the siding on your home may seem like a daunting task.  There are many factors to consider when choosing a professional siding replacement company.  The top things to consider when choosing a siding contractor are:
 
What type of siding will best suit your needs? There are many different types of home siding out there that address different goals from longevity to energy efficiency or cost effectiveness.  What is the goal of your siding project?  Are you looking to beautify your home with a new look or are you simply looking to repair some damage from a … (0 comments)

home improvement: Bathroom Remodeling Trends You Should Avoid - 04/05/19 08:21 AM
Spring is a time of renewal, so you may see it as a great time to revamp the look and functionality of your bathroom. It’s an understandable impulse, and a potentially fruitful one, if you commit to the proper amount of planning and preparation. Part of that planning phase includes bucking the bath remodeling trends that, while popular, don’t directly enrich the comfort or value of your home.
If you need some assistance separating the trendy from the tangibly valuable, here are several bathroom renovations you should consider. Our suggestions range from simple cosmetic alterations to costlier, long-term modifications. Whatever your budget … (0 comments)

home improvement: Accessible Home Modification: By the Numbers - 04/04/19 07:58 AM
Home modification is a simple concept: the augmenting of integral fixtures and rooms to create a more accessible space for those either aging in place or living with impaired mobility. The execution of that concept, however, is anything but, especially if you have no prior home improvement experience. Home modification projects are also, typically, quite expensive, and there is no shortage of tax deduction opportunities and financing opportunities available, but knowing where to look for them is another story.
If you’re already in the market for home modification technologies, you may already be exhausted by the sheer volume of information available about … (0 comments)

home improvement: Four Signs That Your Windows Need to Be Replaced - 04/03/19 08:41 AM
You may be more inclined to take a good, long look at your windows if you’ve just purchased a fixer-upper or you’ve spent a considerable amount of years in your current abode. These reasons are as good as any, but it’s important to prioritize periodic window inspections to make sure you’re not sitting on a routine home maintenance task until it becomes a major homewide renovation.
As you weigh your need for a one-off or full-scale window replacement, keep in mind that, while there are many visual indicators that tip off a unit’s depreciation, it’s not exclusively an eye test. You’ll also … (0 comments)

home improvement: Covering the D.I.Y. Roofing Basics - 04/02/19 10:11 AM
Ideally, if you’re new to D.I.Y. home renovation, a full re-roofing won’t be your very first project, but there’s no use telling intrepid do-it-yourselfers to check their ambitions—especially when it comes to their domain.
If you’re considering installing a new roof, chances are you’ve already chosen material, invested in new tools, and pitched friends and family on how great it will look when it’s done. Before you kick off your project in earnest, though, it’s important to step back and cover some basics.
It’s not enough to choose a random Saturday or Sunday to scale a ladder and get going; there are numerous … (0 comments)

home improvement: Choosing Home Renovations That Improve Resale Value - 01/28/19 12:02 PM
When you’re ready to embark on a home improvement project, one of the most important considerations to make regards the return on your investment. Whether you’re planning to move, looking to improve your home’s value, or simply updating your abode with the latest and greatest, you want to avoid putting too much money into a renovation that won’t yield a good return. Sure, you want your renovation to make a difference functionally and aesthetically, but you need to make smart decisions throughout each phase to ensure that it pays for itself.
Your remodeling project’s recoup rate will depend on many factors: your … (0 comments)

home improvement: Bath Remodeling Trends to Watch in 2019 - 11/01/18 08:50 AM
It’s fall again, the time of year when interior designers come out of the woodwork with predictions of the exciting new bath design trends we can expect to see in the new year. Whether you’re planning to build a new bathroom or update an existing one, to DIY or hire a professional, your timing couldn’t be better!
Here’s everything you need to know about the hottest, new bathroom designs expected to inspire and endure throughout 2019 and beyond.

Bigger is Better: Spacious surroundings make us feel more relaxed, pampered, and at peace—in short, exactly the way you’re supposed to feel as you go … (1 comments)

home improvement: How Popular Are Home Improvement Loans and What Does That Tell Us? - 08/17/18 02:20 PM
Recently, Lending Tree, one of the nation’s leading online loan marketplaces, conducted a study to rank the top 50 U.S. cities by their volume of home improvement loans as a percentage of total homes. To do this, the study utilizes data procured via the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, which encompasses over 7 million homes.
At first glance, a study like this may appear like an industry juggernaut surveying the landscape to see where their most opportune markets are, but a closer reading suggests quite a bit about homeowner mobility over time and the increasing competition within not only large housing markets, but … (0 comments)

home improvement: How to Budget for Your Bath Remodel - 06/05/18 01:20 PM
Crafting the perfect bathroom remodeling budget is about sticking to attainable, adaptable renovation goals that can be reexamined as your finances require. Product pricing, labor fees, and project timelines can greatly impact your final bill, so it’s important to have a defined vision of the space you want to create; otherwise, you risk haplessly investing in services only to discover that you never wanted them in the first place.
To help with your project budgeting, we recently teamed up with an expert Virginia bathroom remodeling company to assemble a list of tips to assist you during this challenging, but ultimately rewarding phase … (0 comments)

home improvement: When to Consider Replacing a Roof - 02/17/17 11:21 AM
Maybe you’re thinking about selling your home, or maybe you've recently acquired a place that seems like it could use some renovation. The roof is one part of the home that most people find easy to neglect, perhaps because it’s usually out of our sight. But problems with a roof can easily turn into bigger issues that compromise the overall structural integrity of any home.
So we consulted our friends at HCI, who specialize in roofing Quad Cities homes, for their top five signs of a roof that needs replacing. 
Age. If your roof is 20 or more years old, that’s almost a sure sign … (1 comments)

home improvement: (Infographic) Best Remodels for Added Home Value - 11/15/16 03:52 AM
Particularly for Empty Nesters, moving out and downsizing can be a bittersweet process. The home where they raised their children is filled with memories, and the house itself may be a little worse for wear from years of kids and dogs running amok!
If you have a client getting ready to downsize from the home where they raised their children, they may want recommendations for remodels to freshen the place up while adding the best value to the home. The California Association of Realtors (who are just awesome!) whipped up an infographic of exactly that.
Check it out!
Highlights from the Top 5 Home … (0 comments)

 
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