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Before you conduct a home radon test there are a few important things you want to keep in mind. Below I will teach you what to do to get the most accurate results when conducting a home radon test. See, I am a certified home inspector from Western PA and below you will read a [...]

The Question of Home Improvement Deductions Every homeowner is looking for ways to reduce the amount of money paid to the government as taxes, so home improvement tax deductions have generated a lot of discussion among both those who own homes and those who prepare tax returns for them. Law change with some regularity so [...]

Ready to start your first serious DIY project? Read through the checklist below to make sure you are well prepared to start – and finish! – the job: 1. Do an overview of the project, making sure that you understand all its requirements. Sometimes imagining that you have been hired to do the job may [...]

It is not difficult to find someone reliable who can help you install a new window or update your heating or air conditioning system. You can hire a company to do all the work for you and can often find it at reasonable prices. However, part of the fun in updating and renovating your house [...]

Should you buy a new or used home? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Some older homes are still in great shape and some newer homes are a disaster waiting to happen. But one thing is for sure, you need to give this question some serious thought. There are many considerations [...]

Hidden Home Nightmares Now What? o Approximately $3 billion in mold claims were paid out to homeowners in 2002 (Insurance Information Institute) o There are over 100,000 types of mold, and they can cause or worsen cases of asthma and upper respiratory ailments (Centers for Disease Control) o Home electrical problems account for about 55,000 [...]

Maybe its time you treat yourself to some luxury with a couple of nice bathroom home improvement projects. There are several things you can do to make your bathroom a place of total bliss and relaxation. This article will look at a couple great ideas for your next home improvement projects. The first and all [...]

Whether you’re buying a home, or just moving in to your new home, here is some advice that can help you. If you’re in the buying process the things you will be looking for are safety and repair aspects. Most electrical contractors can offer you an inspection to check for both of these. If you [...]

So you’ve decided it’s time to starting getting down to business and doing some home renovation. There are a variety of reasons why it makes sense, including the fact you’ll save money and get exactly what you want, among other things. The only way you can get what you want and save money though is [...]

Do you want to add to or change the look of your apartment or home? Are you decorating on a budget? Do you have pictures sitting in boxes and want to creatively display them? Do you love the appearance of wood and want to implement wood working in your home decor? Have you shopped retail [...]