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High Energy Bills On a cold day, stand next to your windows. Does it feel cooler than the rest of your home? Touch your windows. If the glass feels cold to the touch, the warm air from your furnace is being cooled down as soon as it gets within a few feet of your windows. […]

VINYL SIDING Vinyl siding tends to be the most popular siding (also called cladding) in America, largely due to its price, versatility and low maintenance. There are literally hundreds of color options – plus choices in style of panels, shapes and textures. The only maintenance required is an occasional wash, and the warranties we offer […]

If you’ve read any of our other blogs, then you know how many options you have when selecting bathroom fixtures. From the functionality to the faucet material color, there are many options to consider – so how do you choose the right one for your bathroom? Faucet Functionality When selecting a new faucet, you must first […]

Investment property mortgage rates are always higher than rates on primary residences (owner-occupied homes). This is because financing agencies usually have a separate set of fees for primary residence and for investment properties. These fees are directly correlated with your mortgage rate. Usually, when getting investment loans, investors pay higher fees and, therefore, get higher rates. How much higher? […]

Don’t let limited space turn you into Scrooge. Festive holiday decor is possible, even in small homes, with these tips. Do you live in a small space and feeling challenged when it comes to holiday decorating options? Just because that 8-foot Noble Fir won’t fit in your living area, doesn’t mean your vision of holiday decorating and celebration […]

How to Deliver During a Seasonal Rush Every business dreams of breakthrough shopping and sales during peak season, but in reality, keeping up with all those orders requires a lot of work to be done. Those gifts don’t ship themselves, after all. The key to growing your sales during the holidays is preparation. Thankfully, we’re […]

While it may seem like staging your home is more effort than it’s worth, it has been proven that staging can help potential buyers better visualize the space in your home. The major difference between homes that are staged and those that are not is more than a difference in overall appearance and ambiance. Homes that […]

The outside appearance of a house is one of the most important ways that you can visually say, “Welcome to my home!” Whether you’re looking to host neighbors and friends, or trying to make a good first impression on prospective home buyers, the smallest exterior details will go a long way when you bring guests […]

Enjoying some time outside on a winter evening might only be a great idea after several Irish coffees depending on where you live. But from Southern California to upstate New York, we still love spending time outdoors, even if for a moment. Everyone needs fresh air. But most people don’t like being cold. To make […]

With the holiday season fast approaching and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surging in most parts of the country, millions of Americans—including me and my family—will break with tradition this year to celebrate in ways that we hope will help to keep us all safe and healthy. Granted, this may present some difficult emotional and logistical […]