You may think it’s inevitable – the cooler weather means that your home’s energy bills will rise. Whether you are turning up the heat or turning on the holiday lights, energy usage tends to increase during these cooler months. Yet, … Continued
Article provided by AHBA Member Blossman Gas. All opinions and comments are their own. Whether considering renovations for your existing home, or building a new one, ask your builder about propane-fueled tankless water heaters. These industry-leading appliances provide efficient, cost-saving … Continued
When you’ve made the decision to build a new home, selecting the right builder is an important part of the process. You want to find a builder who business approach aligns well with your personal preferences. And staying within your … Continued
Home buying and home remodeling television programs aren’t just a fad; their enduring popularity indicates that they’re here to stay. If you’re among the growing masses of dedicated viewers, you might begin (if you haven’t already) to look around and … Continued
When stores start selling Halloween candy — a full two months before the haunted day — it’s a good reminder to start thinking about how to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons. It may seem too … Continued
Home owners are well advised to conduct regular checks around their homes. By keeping their eyes peeled, they have a better chance at preventing a small leak from becoming major water damage, an improperly sealed window from turning into a … Continued
Though builders might generally use similar tools and materials when building homes, not all are alike when it comes to things like technique, training and customer service. Finding the right builder whose business approach aligns well with your personal preferences … Continued
In a move that will help first-time home buyers, President Obama announced today that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will reduce its annual mortgage insurance premiums by 0.5 percentage points from 1.35% to 0.85% during an address in Phoenix. A fact … Continued
Significant innovations in paint over the past 20 years have lead to fascinating interior and exterior applications. Today home owners can use paint to generate solar power, light up a hallway, waterproof a basement and even draw on the walls … Continued
Home offices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity with more people telecommuting or running their own businesses from their homes. The number of Americans who work from home is in the millions, and with the … Continued