A wet basement can quickly develop into a complete disaster.
Many maintenance systems are installed in the basement. These
systems generate moisture leading to potential water related
problems. A periodic inspection will provide accurate
indications for a water problem somewhere else in your home and
can help preventing a much bigger damage.
Heating and Air Conditioning System
HVAC systems must be regularly […]

With the growing trend in restoring to use those fireplaces
that have been bricked or boarded up, it is important that these
restored fireplaces and chimneys are working efficiently. For
wood or coal burning fires to burn well, a good supply of air is
required along with a chimney to expel the hot exhaust gases and
smoke. Also the […]

Budget is one of the important factors in design and decorating
interior spaces. Professional designers are trained to design
various elements of the space in a way that would be most
economical without sacrificing the beauty of their design.
This balancing act between money end and the aesthetic end is a
difficult task. But before even chalking out a budget […]

The chore homeowners most detest is cleaning windows, not only
is it a time consuming task but when you’re balanced on a flimsy
ladder with a bucket of soapy water in one hand and a cloth in
the other you tend to realise it’s a rather dangerous exercise
as well. With self-cleaning glass homeowners no longer need to
waste their […]

Every year, usually in January, we (Builders Architectural - a
top Chicago-based window contractor) receive phone calls from
customers who complain of sudden condensation on their windows.
This condensation can be surprising because of its sudden onset
and large volume. Condensation is widely misunderstood but
actually it is quite simple.
Think of a glass of cold beer on a muggy summer […]

As promised at the end of part 4 of this series, in this section
I will deal with Patio Sliding Glass Doors. Quite often
homeowners install sturdy locks on their front doors but leave
their patio doors and sliding glass windows “wide open” to
illegal entry.
Burglars love these because they are so easy to open. Usually,
sliding doors and windows […]

When you have made your house, you had long discussions with
your family members, consultants, architects, and the builder.
The discussions continued over breakfasts, lunches and dinners,
during the weekends, on your shopping trips and holidays too.
You are not going to spoil the result of this by having a bad
job of deck
railing. Therefore select your railing systems as […]

Enhance Your Home By BatSheva Vaknin
Home furnishing can be difficult without the help of an
expensive interior designer. Choosing a style is hard enough,
but knowing how to create that style can be even harder! Use
these tips to create whichever look you want, furnishing your
home in the style that best suits you.
Step #1: Choose a Style Here […]

Your Style, Your Budget By BatSheva Vaknin
Tired of ogling the latest styles in brand name home furnishing
stores and catalogues, only to find that the price of one little
coffee table equals more than half your monthly salary? Don’t be
discouraged — with a little ingenuity, your home can be as
beautiful and stylish as a Hollywood celebrity’s, for […]

The Right Stuff for Your Home Office By Parvati Markus
Are you trying to run your own business out of your home or are
you a government or company employee who has the option to work
from home? Working at home has many benefits, including more
time spent with family and no money spent on office rental.
Maybe you’re one […]