Creaky Floors, Squeaky Walls – What Do Creepy House Noises Mean?

Halloween is over, but that doesn’t mean bangs and creaks inside your house don’t still give you the creeps. It’s not a poltergeist (at least, most likely not). Houses old and new are full of noises that arise from a number of causes, some harmless and others requiring a fix. This blog from the Very
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Home Remodeling with Pets – 3 Ways to Make Your Home Pet Friendly

Without a doubt, we are a nation of pet lovers! The home improvement site Houzz recently published a huge survey on pet ownership in the U.S., and their findings confirm that we’re all pretty much crazy about our dogs and cats. In fact, according to the survey, 22 percent of dog owners and 14 percent
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High-Impact Home Improvements – 4 Fixes With Big Results

It’s a great year to tackle some home improvement projects! According to the Boston Herald, the remodeling industry is picking up speed in 2015. More and more homeowners are seeing the value in remaking their homes to meet their needs and reflect their personalities. If you’re thinking of fixing up your home but aren’t sure
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Energy-Efficient Window Installation – 4 Benefits of Installing New Windows

Many people think autumn is the most beautiful time of the year, and there’s good reason for it. Leaves are turning, temperatures mild, and there’s nothing like spending a Saturday afternoon in an apple orchard. But what we’re often pushing to the backs of our minds is what’s on its way: winter. Howling winds and
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Bathroom Remodeling – 4 Ways to Modernize Your Bathroom

The future is now! Think about it. We’re living in an age when you can ask your cell phone for driving directions, document every meal on social media, and get free guitar lessons on YouTube. Just twenty years ago, all of this would have been unthinkable. While some prefer home designs that reflect classic aesthetics,
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Home Remodeling News – What’s New In Home Improvement

The summer of 2015 saw some exciting developments in the home improvement world! As more and more homeowners opt to improve and beautify their homes through remodeling, it’s no surprise there have been some great stories in recent months. For all of the home remodeling buffs out there, the Very Cool Guys have created this
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Family Room Remodeling – 4 Ways To Make Your Family Room Look Bigger

If you love your tiny home but hate the claustrophobic feeling you get in your tiny family room, this post is for you. VCG Construction has come up with some family room remodeling tips to make any family room look bigger. These don’t involve demolishing walls (though that is one option), so you can take
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Home Remodeling – 4 Home Improvement Tips for Fall

It’s the first day of September! You know what that means: The weather’s cooling, the kids are going back to school, and autumn is on its way. Many people love the fall season, and it’s easy to see why. After summer’s sticky heat, who doesn’t want to throw on a sweatshirt for a change? Plus,
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Home Remodeling – How To Survive Your Project

We feel it’s important to start this blog post by reminding you why you’re remodeling your home: 1.) You’ve been longing for a better, more functional, more beautiful kitchen/bathroom/basement/bedroom for years. 2.) You’d love the opportunity to simultaneously raise the value of your home and enjoy living in it more. 3.) You can’t wait to
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Ragweed Season – 8 Tips for Allergy Sufferers

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With one in four Americans suffering from allergies (at least according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology), it’s safe to say a few of you are aware that it’s ragweed season! At this time of year, it seems appropriate to showcase some ways to keep allergens outside the house, so your home
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