May 20, 2008
Revitalization of older neighborhoods closer to urban centers is happening all over the US. There are many reasons why this has been a popular phenomenon, but perhaps the most important reason is the driving force behind all real estate: location, location, location.
While most cities historically have built new development “sprawl” outward as population expands, there [...]
May 16, 2008
What’s the most powerful tool you can employ in your home improvement project? It’s not a great contractor, creative architect or even a lot of do-it-yourself know-how.
“Your good credit score is a powerful tool for achieving your home improvement objectives,” says Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education for Experian. “Your credit score can impact [...]
Spring brings warmer temperatures, longer days, greener lawns and home repairs and improvements to Nashville. It also brings increased complaints about home improvement fraud to the Consumer Protection HotLine.
You should remember some simple precautions can reduce the possibility that the repairs or improvements to your Nashville home will not lead to despair later. To protect [...]
Thinking of painting your Nashville home anytime soon? You might want to check out Cool Wall, the amazing new wall coating that cuts energy costs, and will last a lifetime.
Cool Wall coating, a space age exterior coating designed and manufactured by Texture Coatings of America. Cool Wall coating has received a green product stamp after [...]
May 8, 2008
While you can expect a continued stagnation in the Nashville housing market, around one in four Americans plan to tackle home improvements and most will spend more than $1,000 this year. Research shows that more people are heading to the internet to find information on how to do things themselves, and find competitive prices [...]
May 5, 2008
Ready to add a new deck to your Middle Tennessee home? There are quite a few things to consider before you begin, and finding the right contractor is a critical choice. We’ve outlined some important tips that every homeowner should consider below:
Make Sure You Follow Building Codes
Local building codes vary depending upon lot [...]
Selling a home in this market requires a lot of patience and compromise. You must negotiate on price and list your home on the market for months. The slow in home sales has convinced many folks in Nashville and Middle Tennessee to just sit this season out and focus on making their home more pleasant [...]
May 2, 2008
If you are looking for a more flexible alternative to rotate or move your in-ground plants, the Plant Exchange InGround Planter System is designed to not only give you more control, but it conserves water too.
The product is really just a 10-inch flowerpot that you place in the ground inside a permanently installed sleeve. A [...]
May 1, 2008
A national consumer opinion poll released today found that 24 percent of U.S. homeowners are “considering using” their economic stimulus checks to upgrade or improve their homes. Also about one in five said they would “definitely use” their rebate cash for a home improvement. The study was conducted earlier this month by Johns Manville (JM), [...]
A common place for improvement of your house is your bathroom. Ki Gray recently explained in the American Chronical that with a bit of preparation, planning, and hard work your bathroom can take on a new life.