What to Do If Your Basement Is Flooded
Water damage in your home can be very expensive—and not to mention stressful. Flooding can cause damage to your home’s foundation and ruin property. There are many things you can do to prevent water damage, but sometimes you home just can’t stand up against the elements.
HVAC Tune-Ups for Optimal Efficiency
How often do you think about your HVAC system? Most people would answer that question, “Very rarely.” Typically, most people only think about their HVAC system when something goes wrong, but your HVAC system is a finely tuned machine that needs the occasional visit from a professional in order to remain in top operating condition. …
A Homeowner’s Guide to Your Next Big Painting Project
You’ve decided to treat your home to a full painting project. Now what? Painting a home is not always so simple as putting up some tape and going at your walls with a brush. It requires careful planning and scheduling to make sure every inch of your home is getting the attention it deserves. As …
Three Things to Look for in Your Carpet Installation Contractor
When outfitting your new home or updating an old one, installing fresh carpeting can often be the right move for you and your budget. Putting down new carpet, however, can be a tricky endeavor and should not be undertaken without the help of a trained ServiceWhale carpet installation contractor.
How to Maintain Your Home’s Plumbing
There are many problems that could arise in your home at any time, ranging from minor issues such as a leaky faucet to more time-sensitive crises like a broken water heater in the winter. Though not every issue is avoidable, there are steps you can take to reduce your likelihood of having plumbing problems. Here …
Ways to Add a Contemporary Touch to Your Bathroom
When it’s time for a bathroom remodel in your house or apartment, you have to get the important things out of the way first. Once you’ve figured out your plumbing system or gotten your much-needed new toilet installed, however, it’s time for the fun part: the design.
The 5-Point Checklist Before Starting Your Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodeling is one of the most common and popular home improvement projects. As a smaller room, it’s generally easier than doing heavy renovations on other areas of the house, it’s a great way to increase your home’s value, and let’s face it: you spend a lot of time in there. Why wouldn’t you want …
How is the Air Quality in Your Home?
The quality of the air flowing through your home is one of those things many of us take for granted. As long as we can breathe and it doesn’t stink, most people tend to be fine with the air. That being said, there are several things that can obstruct the flow of clean air in …
Reasons to Choose Impact Resistant Shingles
Choosing the right roofing material is not the simple task that many homeowners believe it to be. While many people are concerned with how their roof is going to look, the most important factor is actually how durable the roofing material will be. In many areas of the country, a roof can suffer a tremendous …
The Best Flooring for Homeowners with Pets
Fur baby, man’s best friend, four legged family member—all of these names and more are for your beloved pets. We would do anything to ensure they are as happy as they make us, and that should include getting the best flooring possible for your home. You want your pets to run around to play and …