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in Interior
Do Economy Settings on Appliances Save You Money?
In today’s economy, even as things continue to improve, people are learning more than ever to be frugal about their expenses. This goes for everything from grocery shopping to electric bills. People are beginning to discover economy settings on many of their appliances and are using them to lower those monthly costs. Take some time …
Contractor Spotlight: One on One with Gifford from GD Pierce Home Improvements
We love when we have the opportunity to speak with our contractors to learn more about them and their business. This week, we would like to share our one on one with Gifford Pierce, owner and operator of GD Pierce Home Improvements. He gave us some insight into his company, the volunteer work he does …
in Plumbing
The Importance of Hiring a Licensed Plumber
Did you know that just about anyone can put out their name as a home repair professional? Certainly there are some laws in place to regulate the work contractors have to do, but there’s also a lot of people out there who will try to fix your sink without being a licensed plumber. There are …
in Roofing
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your NY Roof
Springtime is approaching us, and as the snow melts and the cold abates, giving way to the rainy season, a lot of people notice that the big home repair project for this year is going to be fixing their roof. Many wonder how you can tell if it’s time to replace the roof. There are, …
HVAC Maintenance Checklist
We’re now into the dark days of winter, and spring and summer are right around the corner. It is these times when losing your furnace is about the worst thing that can happen. When the summer rolls around, nobody wants to be without AC. The good news is, keeping your system in good repair is …
in Bathroom
How to Budget for a Bathroom Remodel in New York
Determining how much you’re going to spend on your bathroom remodel isn’t always a basic or simple task. It requires a lot of planning, research and work before you even get into the fun part, which is tearing up and rebuilding the room. Following a few basic guidelines, however, can simplify the process and keep …
in Painting
Paint Colors to Help Sell Your NY Home
When the time comes to sell your home, you need to have everything just perfect. The real estate market is tough these days, and first impressions count for a lot. That means curb appeal and interior staging have to be on the nose. Too many people fail to account for paint colors when staging a …
in Flooring
4 Reasons Why Flooring Isn’t a DIY Project
When it’s time to change out the floors in your New York home, you might have thought that it is a project you can handle on your own, but maybe it’s not. There are several complications that can come with installing new flooring which might not be best suited for DIY (do it yourself). Here …
in Plumbing
4 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Plumbing Contractor
Plumbing is tricky business. Your pipes are arguably the most important part of your home. They carry water from one floor to another. They transport gas for heating. When they go, it can cost thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. Fixing them yourself isn’t often the best idea, as one mistake …
in Flooring
Flooring Options When You’re On a Budget
New flooring can drastically improve the aesthetics of your home, but this kind of project can get costly rather quickly. If you need new floors but you’re on a budget, here are some ways you can save funds when choosing materials and hiring your New York flooring contractors. The Best Floors for Those on a …
