When it comes to customizing and upgrading kitchen counter tops, homeowners have more choices than ever. One counter top material may look just as good as the next from a distance or on a home improvement reality show, but each product offers different properties and benefits that go beyond colors and patterns. Cost, style and performance are all factors that you should take into consideration when shopping for a new counter top, and while some may consider marble to be the king, quartz is also an attractive and up and coming option. More and more homeowners and renovation pros are turning to quartz, and with all of the great features and benefits this material offers, it’s easy to see why. Here are 5 reasons to use quartz for your next kitchen counter top renovation.
Hello everyone! I am beyond thrilled to finally share my antique china cabinet makeover reveal! Here is the photo of the cabinet when I first spotted it at my friend’s parents’ living estate sale a few weeks ago. Read more
Hello dear readers and welcome back to my Home Ownership 101 Series! If you are ready to sell your home or getting ready to make your next big move, chances are, you’re old enough to remember the days when flip phones were the wave of the future and purchasing music from iTunes for your nano was beyond exciting! Nowadays, we’re so spoiled by new technology that we forget what life felt like without it, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.Read more
Welcome back to my Home Ownership 101 Series everyone! Today I am sharing six common electrical household problems that you need to be aware of and how to solve them. Whether you have a new home, an old home, if you have just bought it, or even if you have lived there for years, there will be a time when you discover electrical problems. Electrical wiring gets old and breaks down, causing an array of issues, so it’s important to be aware of what the most common issues are and how to deal with them, especially when it comes to fire safety and prevention. It is estimated that the average person will spend around one percent of the value of their home on upkeep every year, and keeping the electric updated and safe should always be a priority for homeowners.
Should you DIY or Call A Professional Electrician?
It is estimated that the average person will spend around one percent of the value of their home on upkeep every year. So, if you own a $500,000 property, you’ll pay around $5,000 just on maintenance.We all like to save money when it comes to home repairs, but electrical problems are serious and are often times best handled by a professional electrician. There are some minor issues that you will probably be able to repair with some DIY electrical knowledge, but there are certainly some electrical repair jobs that will require professional expertise. For that reason, it’s worth having the number of a level 2 electrician on hand, as this will ensure you can quickly have the help of a professional should you need it. Read more
