Helpful Advice on Managing Your Contractor
From time to time, people contact me with articles or concepts for stories that they think might appeal to my readers. Generally speaking, most are not truly useful. But recently…
Articles about Home Improvement and Home Maintenance
Great Ideas in Kitchen Remodeling
Maybe it’s because one of my clients is planning a big kitchen remodel. Maybe it’s because I watch altogether way too much HGTV. Whatever the reason, I’ve been thinking about all the great options available to you, if you’re planning a Louisville home remodel. Let’s look at some of today’s great ideas in kitchen remodeling.
Home Organization with Closets by Design
I had a chance to sit down and chat with Amelia Presler of Closets by Design to learn more about their products and how they might fit into today’s Louisville home improvement environment.
How Home Improvement Dollars Are Spent
The fine folks at Fixr have updated their Home Improvement graphic with new numbers. I believe it's interesting to see how the highs of 2007 have been dropping even as…
Home Money Is Spent on DIY Home Improvement
The good folks over at Fixr are making some amazing infographics. Their last one, Your Guide to Roofing Materials, was very well received and I'm sure you'll appreciate this one…
Your Guide to Roofing Materials
Roofing materials at a glance. (click to enlarge) Here at Louisville Homes Blog, we absolutely LOVE info graphics. And Fixr (a great site to find qualified home contractors) has been…
Home Improvement Costs vs. Values for 2009
One of my favorite posts of the year is the National Association of Realtors Remodeling Costs vs. Value report. Like last year’s post, this one will feature the top home improvement projects purely by the numbers.
(more…)Top 8 Home Upgrades According to Kiplinger
With many homeowners looking for the market to rebound before selling, home improvement is now a hot topic! I bet Lowes and Home Depot are enjoying significant growth these past three years.
Green Louisville Home Builders on the Rise
I think it’s safe to say that Green is the new Black and that’s not likely to change. But many green products are very costly and their benefit to the environment is relatively small. So, how do we decide which ones make the most sense?
Weatherize Your Louisville Home
Caulking a window is a simple way to weatherize your Louisville home. Today, our Louisville weather brings us a crisp 20 degrees on our thermometers. That's chilly! Homeowners should (if…
10 DIY Cheap and Easy Ways to Protect Your Home
A home is burglarized every 15 seconds. This information comes straight from the FBI. This results in thousands per hour and untold millions in stolen goods, not to mention the rise in insurance premiums. Don’t be part of the statistics by following these top ten DIY cheap and easy ways to protect your home.
Home Improvement Projects That Are Good When Selling Your Home in Louisville
You may have thousands of reasons for selling your home, but for the person buying it, there is only one reason to do so – because they like it. And…
Top 10 Louisville Home Improvement Projects in 2009
Note: This article is part of a series devoted to giving pertinent, professional advice to Louisville’s homebuyers and sellers. Find more great articles in our Top 10 category.
Improve Your Deck for the Fourth
Home improvements can cover anything from replacing a faucet to adding an addition to your house. Given that it’s the 4th of July, I thought I’d post how you can improve your outdoor experience by updating your deck. Just three steps… let’s get started!
Home Improvement Costs vs Values for 2008
I posted Are Replacement Windows a Wise Home Improvement? last month with the chart you see below. Today I thought, why not include the whole story for you? Let’s look at the current Home Improvement Costs vs Values.
