When we wrote recently about “What do you need to consider when building a sunroom?” we failed to mention advice about selecting a General Contractor or GC. Most medium and large construction jobs are handled by a general contractor or GC. The general contractor may be called a builder, building … [Read more...]
Home Improvement Projects That Add Value
Recently we wrote about Sunrooms and how they affect the sale price. “The 2013 Hanley Wood Remodeling Cost vs. Value report suggests nationally homeowners recoup an average of 47 percent on a sunroom addition as one their home improvement projects. With an average cost of about $73,000 returning a … [Read more...]
A Well-Maintained Yard
Timothy Dahl of Lifehacker says “A well-maintained Yard boosts property value, puts you in the good graces of your neighbors, and even prevents a break-in.” I ought to know. I had a neighbor who fastidiously maintained his lawn. If your lawn looked a little ragged or hadn’t been mowed in a while, he … [Read more...]
8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Lawn
I have come to realize that its important to know how to improve your lawn. I’ll be the first to tell you that I like my lawn. I like the looks of a well-maintained lawn. I like to walk barefoot on my green lawn, and I love the smell when it’s freshly cut. A good day is sitting in my outdoor wicker … [Read more...]
10 Questions for an Interior Designer
When you search the internet for advice on decorating your sunroom, you will find lots of advice out there. How do you choose from all the suggestions? How do you avoid mistakes that cost you money? In my experience, if you are not confident in your skills as a designer, you can save money and time … [Read more...]
Does a Sunroom Add to the Value of a Home?
I remember the house I bought when I was first married. The early spring day was cold. It felt like winter wasn’t quite over. Our realtor showed us this house she thought was perfect for us. I walked into the house and could see through the living and dining room out through the French doors to a … [Read more...]
Six Tips for Shopping for a Rug
There once lived a poor tailor who had a son named Aladdin. The story of Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp had the boy working as a rug merchant, who flew from place to place on a magic carpet. What is the difference between a rug and a carpet and what should you use in your sunroom? There must be a … [Read more...]
Spider Plant For the Sunroom
A sunroom is an ideal place for plants to thrive. If you are a writer lost in your imagination one fine morning sipping coffee in your sunroom, how easy it is to watch a spider spinning a web in the morning sunlight, the sun glittering off the silky threads. You take in the other spider in the room, … [Read more...]
Sunrooms, What Should I Know?
Before adding or building a sunroom to enjoy the outdoors year-round, what should I know about sunrooms? Ask about the cost This is usually the first, and hardest question to answer because it varies from project to project. There are many things that contribute to the pricing: the square … [Read more...]
Passion Flower Thrives in a Sunroom
We wrote recently that there are eight plants that thrive in a sunroom. One is the Passion Flower which thrives in a sunroom. Hibiscus Orchids Passion Flower - This tropical species doesn’t survive the winter in most American gardens, but they do just fine in a sunroom as long as they’re … [Read more...]
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