• How Clear Gutters Extend Roof Lifespan • After our record-breaking rainfall this month, gutters are in the spotlight for January. Well-functioning gutters are essential to protect your exterior from heavy precipitation and reduce potential damage to your foundation.
• Weighing In on Home Gyms • Winter and early spring are typically great times for projects around the house. Not only do materials tend to be a bit cheaper due to reduced overall demand, but some labor costs may be reduced as well.
• Smart Rental Strategies for First-Time Landlords • Owning a rental property can provide much financial security, freedom, and a strong sense of pride. However, it comes with multiple responsibilities, such as tenant issues, contracts, and maintenance, which can be challenging for first-time landlords and take significant effort.
• Improving Indoor Air & Water Quality • Many homeowners spend more time inside their homes during the winter months, whether for entertainment or work. Indoor air quality (IAQ) and water have, thus, become increasingly focused, especially since the coronavirus pandemic.
• These Interior Trends Will Make a Mark in 2023 • Many San Diego homeowners are seeking new ways to re-design and decorate their homes to make a healthy and happy haven to escape or simply get greater enjoyment out of staying home.
• Outdoor Heaters Warm Your Patio During Winter • The patio gives you a great place to hang out and enjoy the outdoors while you’re at home. Unfortunately, dropping temperatures can make your patio uninhabitable once the fall and winter months come around.
• Building a Backyard Firepit for Winter • Few things carry the feel of fall like sitting by a fire on a cool autumn night. Of course, not everyone lives somewhere where they can just build a bonfire or even set up a little campfire at a moment’s notice.
• Lower Your Winter Utility Bills with These Easy Energy Efficient Tips • Now that the winter months are upon us, do you once again dread another season of sky-high heating and electric bills?
• Renovating Historic Homes to Preserve Original Character • There’s a lot to be said for leaving things be while renovating historic homes. Sure, there are some horrific architectural styles that should be forgotten forever, but there are also timeless historical features that are not only charming and quirky, but sought-after by buyers.
•Why Summer is the Best Time to Install a Fireplace• If there’s one thing that summer calls to mind, it’s… probably not getting a fireplace installed. In fact, there are probably very few home updates or additions that are further from your mind when heat indexes top 100 degrees and the sun is beating down.