Guido: I've got a six year old lower-end rental house, and my tenants are complaining about excessive air conditioning bills. I had a contractor go in to assess the situation. Having used a FLIR,“ forward-looking infrared camera ,“ there's a ten to fifteen degree temperature difference between the first and the second floors. We're losing so much air conditioning out of that place on the second fl

When you think of spring cleaning, most people only consider the inside of their home. But if you step outside and look up, you'll notice that your roof could use a little TLC. Spring cleaning a roof is more than simply blowing off the fall leaves. Before you risk life and limb venturing out onto your roof, consider hiring a roofing contractor. Professional cleaning and maintenance allow you to st

As today’s housing market snaps back, consumers are buying or renovating homes with hopes of getting the most out of their home improvement dollar. Here are some things you can do at home to stretch that dollar – and even make you money

Planting flowers, cutting the grass and dusting off patio furniture may all be on your spring cleaning checklist this time of year, but as you get started on your outdoor to-dos, be sure to remember your roof, gutters, windows and doors.