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Options for Repairing or Replacing Drain Pipes

Thursday, May 9th, 2013 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »

Drain stoppages cause such a mess and never seem to happen at a convenient time. If your main sewer line stops up and cannot be easily unclogged, then you may have several options to consider other than traditional excavation. Traditional ...

Tips for Better Heating & Cooling

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 Posted in For The Home, General | No Comments »

Heating Tips The arrival of the winter season marks extra heating costs and utility bills. Homeowners all over the world get in a state of panic due to winter heating expenditures. Previously, winter heating costs used to upset your ...

Benefits of an HVAC Maintenance Plan

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »

Featured Guest Post by Katie Sullivan - Corley Plumbing, Air & Electric. Many people wonder whether investing in a maintenance plan for your HVAC systems is a good idea. The short answer is yes. You wouldn’t buy a new car and never ...

7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You

Monday, June 11th, 2012 Posted in For The Home, Real Estate Commentary | No Comments »

Trend #1: Maintenance-free siding We continue to choose maintenance-free siding that lives as long as we do, but with a lot less upkeep. But more and more we’re opting for fiber-cement siding, one of the fastest-growing segments ...

How to Buy a Gas Grill

Thursday, May 31st, 2012 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »

With models priced from $29 to $5000 and up outdoor gas grills offer convenience and ease-of-use to fit any budget. Cost range: $29-$5,000 and up Likely additional costs: Assembly, natural gas hookup or propane tank, cover Average life span: ...

3 Hot Trends for Bathroom Remodeling in 2012

Monday, April 30th, 2012 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »

By: Jamie Goldberg From toilets that double as sound systems to water-conserving spa experiences, here’s what’s trendy for bathroom improvements for 2012. Trend #1:  Conservation rules All around the country, water reserves are stressed. In response, ...

6 Painting Tips for Freshening Up Exteriors

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 Posted in For The Home, Real Estate Commentary | No Comments »

Springtime is the best time to give a home a fresh coat of paint, according to the Paint Quality Institute. “By painting in moderate weather, you’ll likely get a longer-lasting paint job,” says Debbie Zimmer, paint and ...

3 Hot Trends for Kitchen Remodeling in 2012

Friday, March 16th, 2012 Posted in For The Home | No Comments »

Mulling a kitchen remodel but want to keep costs low? You’re au courant with today’s trends that emphasize options and high-tech wizardry at affordable prices. Trend #1: Remodeling scales back A new focus on moderation and value has entered the remodeling mind-set. ...

Get the Yard Ready for Outdoor Living!

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 Posted in Area News, For The Home | No Comments »

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that it’s time for outdoor spaces to be off of home owners’ to-do lists. Now’s the time that seed catalogs arrive in mailboxes and nurseries ready their stores for spring planting. A freshly pruned hedge, ...

Color Power

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Posted in For The Home, Real Estate News | No Comments »

“In fact, paint color is so powerful that it can influence not just our state of mind but even our physiology,” says Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute in Philadelphia. Learn more: www.paintquality.com. Blue. Blue has been shown ...