Concrete driveways are notorious for absorbing stains. Anything from automotive fluids to fallen leaves can affect the appearance of a concrete driveway. And while cleaning the driveway can take a little effort, the end result is well worth the effort. Asphalt driveways may not show stains as visibly as concrete driveways, but that does not […]

Stacy Whetzel, and her husband Tim, of Poland, recently did just that. “My grandfather passed away around 10 years ago,” explained Stacy. “And I hated seeing my grandmother home alone. She is still so active, but it’s not easy to maintain a home on your own, no matter what age.” “She was pretty relentless!” exclaimed […]

Climate Do you live in a fairly warm or cool environment? Choose the right shingle color, and you can help keep your house at the right temperature and your energy bills down. Light-colored shingles work best in warm climates. They reflect the sun and help keep homes cool. Dark-colored shingles work best in colder climates. […]

Leaves, acorns, pine needles and more can fill gutters quickly in the fall and lead to major issues later. Getting up on a ladder and scooping out debris from gutters is not an easy task. It is quite the hassle, in fact, so much so that many homeowners have opted for a gutter guard system. […]

Maybe it’s going back to school, maybe it’s the shorter days or maybe it’s the blinding lights signaling the holiday season ahead, but fall home improvement projects often get tossed aside or neglected in favor of more exciting, interesting or pressing activities. This short checklist will help guide you to the most important elements to […]

“People focus a great deal of attention on the curb appeal of a home, but oftentimes they don’t use their main entry door nearly as often as they do their garage door,” said Anita Piety marketing specialist for Fypon. “We recommend that homeowners treat themselves by making their garage door entrance more aesthetically appealing by […]

Outdoor lighting comes in many types. Post lights are mounted on a post, which is usually located near the driveway. Wall lights are mounted on walls near exterior doors—on each side of the garage door, for example. Ceiling mount lights are mounted on the ceiling of a porch or portico to illuminate the front entrance. […]

(BPT) — Moving up – vacating your current, smallish home for a larger, roomier abode — was the American way before the Great Recession. Now that the economy is humming again, at least some of the people who stayed put during those lean years will be looking to move into larger, nicer homes this summer. […]