Posts by Doug Ashy
Weathering the Storm: Prepping Your Home For Hurricane Season
Read Time: 4 minutes TL;DR Make sure your home is stocked with enough supplies and nonperishable food items to last each individual family member for three days. Make sure that all gutters and drains are clear, unobstructed and in good working order so that they can perform at maximum efficiency during the storm. Make sure…
Read MoreHow To Seal An Air Leak For Energy Efficiency
Read Time: 3 minutes TL;DR To identify an air leak in your home, light a stick of incense and hold it near the edges of all of your home’s doors and windows, taking note of any unusual movement of the incense smoke. Walk around the exterior of your home and look for any damaged caulking…
Read MoreTips for Tiling a Shower or Tub
Tile is by far the most popular choice for the surrounding walls of showers and bathtubs in new or remodeled bathrooms for a number of reasons. For starters, tile is impervious to water. It’s also easy to keep clean and available in hundreds of styles, colors and sizes. With some patience and the right tools…
Read MorePatio Perfection – Fresh Ideas You’ll Love
Southerners are often described as having a backyard culture—we greatly value spending time with family and friends on the patio in our own backyard oasis. Whether it’s for gardening or for a summer cookout, the warmer weather invokes a strong desire to spend more time outdoors soaking up some rays of sunlight. But if the…
Read MoreLow Maintenance Landscaping
There’s no denying that a well-groomed yard can tremendously boost the curb appeal of your home, but did you know that landscaping can add 5 to 15 percent on to your home’s overall value? In fact, landscaping is one of few home improvement investments that add value to your home almost immediately. But before you…
Read MoreSmall Closet Space, Big Storage Solutions
Plan Carefully and Choose the Right Materials Is your closet stuffed to capacity? Do you dream of walk-in closets with floor-to-ceiling shelves? You’re not alone. If you’ve run out of storage space in your closet, it’s likely that you’re not using the space to its best advantage. Before you consider redoing your entire closet,…
Read MoreNew Year, New Home Improvements
The new year is a great opportunity to set resolutions and make changes in your life. Changing things up around the home can be a great opportunity to raise the quality of living you experience on a daily basis. It is also important to take care of repairs around your home if you want to…
Read MoreHoliday Home Improvement Tips
Holiday excitement is sure to be abound as fall and winter start knocking on your door. Family and other visitors are due to arrive for holiday gatherings, making now the perfect time to complete some small home improvements to help wow your guests this year. We’re not just talking about doing a deep clean…
Read MoreSave Money & Energy with Attic Insulation
Now is the best time to think about insulating your attic. As the air becomes more cool and dry, working in your attic won’t be a pain to work on during the day. The question is: What sort of material should you use to insulate your attic, and how much do you need to provide…
Read MoreLandscaping Tips – When & How to Prune Your Plants
Proper pruning enhances the beauty of your landscaping and impacts how well your plants grow. However, it is one of the most neglected aspects of landscaping due to the seemingly low rewards associated with the task. This is a widespread misconception that homeowners should really reconsider—for instance, some of the benefits you stand to…
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