construction

Does a conservatory add value to your home?

conservatory

Having a conservatory added to your home is a great way to get some extra living space, but it can also add a lot of extra value to your home. Choosing a good style, fit, and shape of conservatory makes it a valuable asset that will be worth the investment when you decide to sell

Top mistakes to avoid when you’re installing a swimming pool at home

swimming pool

Having a swimming pool in your garden is a great amenity for all the family and is sure to enhance the enjoyment of your home. While the concept is alluringly simple, you need to make it reality first – and that’s where things have the potential to go horribly wrong. You may well have heard

Pros and cons of a new or overlay roof

roofing

The roof is one of the most important parts of the house as it provides protection against rain, snow and other debris. A good roof can help the house stay in good shape for many years. It will keep the family safe and secured especially if proper maintenance work is undertaken regularly. By setting a

A homeowner’s guide to interior and exterior waterproofing

waterproofing

Most people know it’s best to call a plumber when the kitchen sink is leaking, or the toilet backs up, but why call a plumber if your basement floor is wet? According to this article from the New York Times, a majority of homes will have this issue at some point, and flood-prone regions like

The essential roofing material checklist

roofing materials

Having your roof replaced is the kind of job that should only be done by professionals. After all, the entire process requires skill, knowledge and more importantly, the right materials and tools. And any little mistake may lead to big issues afterward. If you insist on getting your roof replaced, you need to get the

How to make your home weatherproof

weather proofing

If there’s anything you wouldn’t want to experience as homeowner, it’s a hurricane. A list of whatever you’d lose is also a list of all the reasons you need to weatherproof your home. As the weather seems to become more and more erratic each year, adaptation is becoming a bigger and bigger priority for homeowners.

The benefits of a sunroom

sunroom

One of the most popular additions to every homeowner’s renovation wishlist is a Sunroom or “Florida room”. Bringing the light and openness of the outdoors into your home can add an entirely new feel to an otherwise unused area. An expertly-constructed sunroom, such as those built by sunroom contractors in Utica, MI, can add an

How to be successful in construction and property

construction

If you’re striving to make a successful career in property and construction, the first advice any real estate expert would give you is to step back and find your specialty. The realty industry is a haven for those willing to put in the hard work, but focussed efforts in the right direction and in the

What are window wells good for?

window wells

Window wells are not a special fixture in and of themselves, but they do give you something that is otherwise unheard of: daylight in the basement. Window wells also ensure that your view from these windows is also something other than dirt. Aside from giving you a room with a view, window wells have another