In some cases, the reasons for cleaning are obvious. Take dishes, for example; knowing that you will eat off that plate again soon, you are sure to clean it well! On the other hand, some cleaning jobs sneak up on you, and you don’t notice the need until it is extreme. Our home exteriors are
New Jersey is home to a wide range of houses, from the classic and historic to the modern and trendy. Many of our older homes have radiators in various rooms to provide cozy heat during what can be long, chilly winters. Like all parts of our homes, these surfaces can begin to look shabby over
Painting the exterior of a house, you often discover places where the wood siding or trim has suffered the effects of time and weather. Sometimes this shows up as splits and cracks, other times as holes made by insects or rodents, and sometimes as areas of mold and dry rot. What should you do
It may not feel like it just yet, but fall is around corner. This is really your last window of opportunity to make sure your exterior painting project is buttoned up tightly before winter (you can paint outdoors for a couple more months, but your painter’s schedule will likely fill up soon!). Fall provides even,
What if we told you that a wood-munching fungus is consuming sections of your home? Well, unfortunately, this is more than likely the case. With the right proactive knowledge and care, however, you can eliminate the problem before it does serious damage.
We all know that maintenance is a good thing. It’s why we go to the dentist, change our car’s oil, mow the lawn before the grass turns into a field… You get the idea. Catching problems early makes solving those problems easier!
Summer has settled in all across New Jersey, which means picking cherries, barbequing with friends and taking the kids to Cooper River Park. Along with warm weather, summer can also bring yard work and a massive list of home repair and exterior painting projects.
Summer is the season for open houses and, as the New Jersey weather warms up, “For Sale” signs will start popping up faster than spring flowers. Perhaps you are considering listing your home this summer, and just the thought of getting your home ready for showings has you ready for a nap. Selling your home
For a solid decade, wallpaper was synonymous with outdated and tacky. It called to mind visions of teapot borders and grandma’s floral bathroom complete with pink carpet and tile. Many homes still feature this dated wallpaper and are in need of a makeover. Sadder still is the fact that some dated wallpaper has even been
When the holidays roll around, it’s normal to have big aspirations for seasonal home decorating. A simple online search will give you more interior decorating ideas than you can shake a candy cane at. Unfortunately, sometimes the practical can get in the way of the creative. For example, you may have ideas that you are
