Today’s News & Notes
Landscaping on a Budget
Published by Laura Kaiser via Houselogic.com Landscaping is one of the surest ways to pump up the value of your property. According to research by Virginia Cooperative Extension, going from a plain lawn and a concrete driveway to a well-landscaped lot raises a home’s perceived … [Read More...]
7 Green Building Predictions for 2012
Published on Jan 18, 2012 via Houselogic.com. Green trends in 2012 include smart appliances, homes that cut your electric bill, and space-saving city homes. Advantage Institute, a nonprofit green building resource that has certified more than 12,000 homes, says home owners will see … [Read More...]
Tornado Seasons Here: 6 Ways To Tornado-proof
Ever been awakened by a tornado siren in the middle of the night? It’s plenty scary — tornadoes move fast and can tear apart your house in seconds. To keep you and your family safe, the best defense is a tornado storm shelter — a rugged safe room or pod you can scurry into if … [Read More...]
Get Your Spring Clean On!
Published by Laura Edge on April 20th 2012 Spring cleaning isn’t quite the ritual it once was, but there’s still a basic human need to open up and spruce up our homes when the weather gets warmer. To help you scratch your itch to spring clean, we’ve put together a spring cleaning … [Read More...]
Mild Winter Brings On Nasty Home Pests
A Warm Spring Lures Home Pests out Of Hiding Early In the past 12 months, 84% of America’s home owners experienced a pest problem — nearly half were invaded by ants, a U.S. survey indicated. The survey, for HomeTeam Pest Defense, of 1,319 U.S. adults also found in the past year … [Read More...]
