You should probably remodel if: Homeowners who love their homes, their neighbors, and their communities most often remodel because they already have everything they want. They might be lacking some features such as master bedroom suite, a gourmet kitchen, or an updated bathroom. One main advantage of home remodeling is that you only need to … Read more
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There are two ways to go about making home improvements or complete home remodeling. Either you splurge for something purely for the pleasure of having it — the Italian marble bathroom you’ve dreamed about; that Gourmet Kitchen that your spouse has been hinting at for the last few years — or you take a different … Read more
Interior spring cleaning might be over, but how clean is the exterior of your house? Give it a bath with a garden hose and mild detergent. If you have vinyl siding, be careful with pressure washers; they can sometimes force water under the siding, which can create mold or mildew. You can hire a professional … Read more
Texans who want to save energy and money will have the opportunity to do both if they purchase an appliance from April 16-25. Appliances that qualify for the rebate include refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, freezers, air conditioners and washing machines. The new Energy Star appliances will save you money every month on your electric bill … Read more
Rhino Design Build put this “cheat sheet” together for anyone who wants to know what words mean what. We build and remodel homes in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, San Antonio and Bexar County. *Do you have a construction term that you need defined? Post a comment with your question and I’ll get back to you. … Read more
Problem: Disposal Will Not Turn On (no noise) Ok, before you call out a repairman to diagnose the problem, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the problem on your own. This might save you a few bucks. You can thank me later. If the Garbage Disposal will not turn on … Read more
Sounds a bit crazy, but the reason is the paint forms a seal around the lid. This will help the paint last longer when you store it. Just make sure to place a mat, plastic wrap, cardboard or drop cloth on the bottom in case it leaks a bit (which it might). Also, storing them … Read more
Your Refrigerator uses 13.7% of your electricity bill. A 2009 Energy Star refrigerator model will save you up to 40% in energy use over refrigerators manufactured as recently as 2001. It might seem wasteful to get rid of that 2001 model, but it makes good financial sense. Just make sure it is labeled as an … Read more
There are a few answers for this one and I see lots of it living here in San Antonio, Texas. First, your foundation could be moving or settling a bit. Don’t be alarmed. Most foundations will settle over time and a crack in the drywall isn’t necessarily a big deal. Simple taping and floating can … Read more
So your remodeling your home and painting yourself, huh? You don’t need to wash out your paint roller if you are going to use it again tomorrow. This is assuming you are going to continue painting the walls or ceiling the same color. with the same paint roller Simply spread out about 18″ of plastic … Read more
Well, it’s raining here in San Antonio and some of you are bound to have a leak in your roof. And unfortunately, some of you may even need a roof replacement. Roof leaks are a gradual occurrence, for the most part. Unless heavy winds or hail storms have occurred, it generally takes a while … Read more
Is the $1,500 tax credit available for each product? Can I get $1,500 for windows and another $1,500 for a new HVAC system? Can I get $1,500 in 2009 and another $1,500 in 2010? Even if you purchase multiple products you can only get a maximum of $1,500 over the 2-year period (2009 & 2010). Basically you can spend … Read more