Pests are the last thing any homeowner wants to think about. But when it comes to termites, ignoring the possibility of your home having termites can be a costly mistake. While everything may look perfectly solid on the surface, but with termites, appearances can be very deceiving, and there might be far more happening beneath that calm exterior than you realize. In fact, it's estimated that termites cause more than $5 billion dollars of property damage yearly in the United States. A termite infestation isn’t dramatic or obvious at first. It’s quiet. Subtle. While you’re focused on choosing Continue reading...
Roof Repair vs Replacement: How to Know What Your Home Really Needs
These days, home maintenance decisions rarely feel simple. A small stain on the ceiling, a loose shingle after a storm, or a leak that appears only during heavy rain can quickly turn into a stressful question: Should you repair the roof, or is it time to replace it entirely? For most homeowners, the answer is not obvious at first glance, and guessing often leads to unnecessary costs. The type of material your roof has, for example, will affect the cost, and slate roofing may not cost as much to replace as you think. Either way, until you know the material you’re dealing with, you won’t know Continue reading...
How to Organize an Attic
This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. Metro Products provided me with free Attic Dek flooring in exchange for my honest review. Today I am joining my blogging friends for the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The hop challenges us not to just pin inspiring projects on Pinterest, but to actually complete them! My focus today is on my home's attic. I've been looking into lots of ideas on Pinterest on how to store and organize household items in an attic! My husband and I recently added flooring to our home's attic by installing some Attic Dek panels. The panels are lightweight, yet Continue reading...