I recently had my mother-in-law visiting for the first time in years and both of us were very excited to take her through some of the updates we’ve done around the house in the meantime. She clucked approvingly as I showed her the newly redone bathroom, kitchen, living room, and outdoor poolside lounge. “So, what […]
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A Renovation Nightmare: Damaged In Transit
We’re proud to say that in all the years of renovating, landscaping, and remodeling, we’ve always been on time and under budget. However, our latest interior renovation for a client was a nightmare—and I’m not making excuses when I say that it had nothing to do with us. A lot has happened in recent years […]
Read MoreTrouble In Paradise
During a recent staging for a home that I was helping to sell, I made a near-fatal mistake. The owner of the home had a rather…unique sense of decor and wanted to retain it throughout the selling process, believing it would help show off the building’s positive points. The decor incorporated a strange mix of […]
Read MoreAlways Chasing Waterfalls
During a lunch with some associates recently, we began discussing what made the difference between a good yard and a great yard. While they brought up pools, lighting, hardscapes, and landscaping, I still remain convinced that my answer was the right one: water features! This probably has more to do with personal taste than anything. […]
Read MoreKeep Your Home Heated and Healthy
For those who love warm weather or live in a sunny region, it is important to understand what your home needs when it comes to regular care and maintenance. Humidity Management Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air. Humidity levels that are too low can make the air feel dry and uncomfortable. Humidity […]
Read MoreLittle House Of Horrors
If you’re scared of creepy crawlies and vermin of any kind, contractor work is probably not for you. We all have stories of breaking through a wall only to have a cloud of insects swarm us or discover some huge nest of rats or mice. I’ve never had much of a problem with pests and […]
Read MoreHumanizing Office Work
“The Office” is an award-winning mockumentary sitcom that follows the lives of employees who work at a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The characters are a seemingly disjointed group of individuals whose lives intersect through conflict, love, and ultimately, friendship. While the actual jobs of the characters look like drudgery, the show is anything but […]
Read MoreAccent Exteriors
My wife and I are on the hunt for a new house and have been excitedly checking sites like Zillow and Realtor to see when the new listings opened up for walk-in showings. After making our selections this past weekend, we loaded up and drove off for a full day of hunting. We started off […]
Read MoreThe Comeback Of Synthetic Plants
Synthetic plants are making a comeback. With the surge in demand for fake plants over recent years, manufacturers have emerged from the drawing board with highly realistic synthetic plants that are practically indiscernible from actual plants. The National Gardening Association reports that millions of gardeners are between the ages of 18 to 34. Millennials are […]
Read MorePreventing Your Dog’s Emotional and Physical Health Problems
Many people decided to adopt pets during the lockdown period of the pandemic. And it is sad to know that those pet owners are now ditching their animals as they start returning to work. Reports reveal that a large number of pets are being given to animal shelters, and the situation is getting worse with […]
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