1,160 ViewsIn a typical building, 25% to 30% of heat losses and gains occur through windows. This means your windows can be a huge contributor to your high heating/cooling energy bills. Defective windows can also be a safety risk, such as during inclement weather. Winds can be strong enough to make them rattle to the […]
1,179 ViewsMany Bay Area homeowners have heard of radon, but aren’t exactly sure what it is and how serious of a health problem it may pose. Radon is a natural radioactive gas which can be found in the ground when radium and uranium decays. On average, there may be up to 50 pounds of uranium […]
1,208 ViewsDo you wish your primary residence was bigger, but you don’t have the money to upgrade to a new home? Or, do you wish there was just a more private space for your out-of-town visitors? Enter: the accessory dwelling unit. Also known as an ADU, an accessory dwelling unit is the perfect addition to […]
1,358 ViewsWhen people talk about the biggest man-made structures, they focus on above-the-ground constructions forgetting amazing underground structures do exist. Erecting such structures is a momentous task for builders and engineers as they have to battle hydrostatic pressure and the weight of the soil above. These six largest man-made underground structures in the world are […]
1,520 ViewsEmergency home spending repairs represent a significant threat to the homeowner’s budget. For one thing, they’re difficult to plan for. After all, you can try to set aside a little extra money in case unexpected expenses arise. However, this is hard to justify when you have actual expenses to meet right now. For another […]
1,376 ViewsLiving in Oceanside, California is amazing. The city is beautiful and the sunsets are amazing. Having a house in this place is a dream come true for many Americans. However, even they need to make sure everything in and around the house is well maintained if they want to live a normal life. When […]
1,091 ViewsLife accumulates. The longer we stay in one place, the more items, belongings, purchases, and hand-me-downs begin to pile up around us. This can be inconvenient, and even worse, it can be unhealthy. There comes a certain time where you have no choice but to cut through the mess and get organized. Learning how […]
3,556 ViewsYou’ve been looking around for a new home for a while now. At last, you’ve found an apartment that you love. The neighborhood seems great, there are washer and dryer hookups in the place, it’s got a nice kitchen, and it’s pet friendly! The question is, how much should you save before moving out? […]
1,736 ViewsIf you have a home and looking for qualified and experienced accessory dwelling unit companies in the market, you will find there are many of them present in the market. With so many choices available, you are bound to get confused. You should never rush to the first company that comes your way. In […]
1,077 ViewsMold is the type of fungus, and when it begins growing, it becomes a serious issue that can negatively impact our health and the longevity and safety of your house. Today, mold becomes of the big issues for the house owners and the people living in the house that has mold. You should hire […]