News & Consumer Advice

While it may be bad form to leave your holiday lights up until Easter, high-quality exterior lighting for your home is perfect year-round. Well-designed exterior and landscape lighting benefits your home in many ways, both practical and aesthetic.

Dirty ducts can affect the cleanliness of your home, the health of its occupants, and the energy efficiency of your HVAC system.

Many homeowners are wary of having more people in their homes to possibly spread the disease. That’s why it’s more important than ever that home improvement contractors follow all CDC guidelines to keep homeowners and contractors safe.

"Till he appeared, and the soul felt its worth." That's my favorite line from my...

One of the primary ways to achieve low-water landscaping is with a mix of native greenery (softscaping) and beautiful hardscaping. Hardscaping also has benefits like low-maintenance and year-round usability.

More options and more competition can lead to better service at better prices. It’s a win for consumers. But in this consumer’s case, these short term rentals are disrupting more than just the vacation market.

Have you ever heard the term "permission marketing? According to author Seth Godin, it's "a...

If you need something specific, you can usually call a specialist. But sometimes, you need something that will require multiple specialists over a week or more to complete. With that sort of job, the person to call is a general contractor.

The website reads, “Purchase price of the frame and lenses will be fully refunded.” So, where was Ms. McGee’s refund?

I have always admired leaders and have always wanted to be a leader, but the...

Of course, if your garage door has completely broken, you'll need a new one. But it may make sense not to wait, and here's why the time for a new garage door might actually be today!

Ron was recently in a collision with his vehicle, but his car has been sitting at a reputable repair shop for over five months while his insurance company delays payment for the repairs.

We know that not every homeowner is an appliance repair technician, so we don’t expect you to know how to handle big problems. But some basic maintenance and home troubleshooting can often save you time and money.

Have you ever heard of "the two percent?" It's a term I've used for years...

Are you struggling to stay warm without breaking the bank? It's time to take off those winter coats and enjoy the warmth of your well-insulated home. That's right! You don't have to shiver—upgrade your insulation!