(TNS)—Thanks to increasingly accessible and affordable home automation systems, your house will soon be able to do a lot of neat tricks. But before you turn your dwelling into the home of the future, you’ll have to make sure you have a well-matched set of devices. Recently released or soon-to-hit-the-market devices and services will allow […]
Top 7 Eco-Friendly Amenities for Your Home
All you have to do is count the number of driveways with a hybrid vehicle, and you can see at a glance that Americans are embracing the eco-friendly lifestyle. However, a Prius in front of the house is just the beginning. More and more homeowners are opting for sustainable features in the home as well. […]
Reminder: Check Children’s Online Activities
June is Internet Safety Month, and the Better Business Bureau advises parents to not only check their own online security habits, but also their children’s. Anyone with a child knows they do understand and may listen, but they tend to have a short memory at times, so this month is a reminder to give your […]
Construction Curveball? Don’t Forget the Change Order
(TNS)—It’s just a piece of paper, often only one sheet, and different companies write it up different ways. Yet when needed, the change order could prove the only thing that stands between you and hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of misunderstanding—or worse, unauthorized work that inflates the price of a project. This addendum to […]
Construction Curveball? Don’t Forget the Change Order
(TNS)—It’s just a piece of paper, often only one sheet, and different companies write it up different ways. Yet when needed, the change order could prove the only thing that stands between you and hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of misunderstanding—or worse, unauthorized work that inflates the price of a project. This addendum to […]
Plant Species That Will Spruce Up Your Turf This Summer
Sure, we’re glad it’s here, but did summer creep up a little too quickly on you? Don’t worry, there’s still time to plant your summer garden and enjoy your harvest of basil, kale, beans, corn, and so much more. Warm temperatures and long sunny days also provide the perfect climate for hearty perennials that will […]
Plant Species That Will Spruce Up Your Turf This Summer
Sure, we’re glad it’s here, but did summer creep up a little too quickly on you? Don’t worry, there’s still time to plant your summer garden and enjoy your harvest of basil, kale, beans, corn, and so much more. Warm temperatures and long sunny days also provide the perfect climate for hearty perennials that will […]
Plant Species That Will Spruce Up Your Turf This Summer
Sure, we’re glad it’s here, but did summer creep up a little too quickly on you? Don’t worry, there’s still time to plant your summer garden and enjoy your harvest of basil, kale, beans, corn, and so much more. Warm temperatures and long sunny days also provide the perfect climate for hearty perennials that will […]
Ask the Expert: How Can Homeowners Encourage Pool Safety?
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Charles Furlough, Vice President of Field Operations with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. www.pillartopost.com Q: Now that the weather’s heating up, how can homeowners with young children encourage pool safety? A: Summertime brings great weather, and with it, backyard activities for the whole family. But yards, like any other […]
Ask the Expert: How Can Homeowners Encourage Pool Safety?
Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Charles Furlough, Vice President of Field Operations with Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. www.pillartopost.com Q: Now that the weather’s heating up, how can homeowners with young children encourage pool safety? A: Summertime brings great weather, and with it, backyard activities for the whole family. But yards, like any other […]