Category / Improvements

by Hamilton Smith

Office Refurbishment: Work with the Best

When it is time to refurbish your workspace, it is very important to give some thought to more than how the new office will appear to clients and staff members. Of course, the look and feel are quite important. When you enlist the help of an experienced firm that specialises in custom refurbishment, you will be proud to work in the new space, just as you will be proud to have others come to see what is new. All the Details When you work with a leading provider of remodel and upgrade services, Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

Ways To Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

When it comes time to place your house on the market, the buyer’s first impressions are everything.  It’s estimated that around sixty three percent of homebuyers usually find the home they are most interested in by utilizing some sort of online medium.  This means that the curb appeal of your home could lose you the potential of a sale before the buyer ever has the chance to see the inside of your home.  Don’t make this mistake.  Here are a few simple and inexpensive ways to boost your Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

Eight ways to increase the value of your property

With the price of property continuously increasing and it becoming harder than ever to get onto the property ladder, according to lettings and management specialists Leo Newman, it makes sense to look for ways to increase the value of your home. Below are eight of the most effective and economically beneficial ways to make the most out of your property by increasing its worth through a number of different methods.  Create space- Recently there has seen a trend showing anything within a Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

Why Call on the Professionals for Water Heater Repair and Service

Getting up in the morning, you jump in the shower, expecting a flow of hot water to ascend upon your head; however, when you are met with an icy blast, chances are there is an issue with your hot water heater. When this happens, the first move you make – after composing yourself from the icy water – should be to call for hot water tank repair in Richmond bc from a professional. When you call for professional tank repair in Richmond, BC, you will reap a number of benefits, which include: Getting Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

4 Home Improvement Projects to DIY (or Not DIY)

We live in a time when do-it-yourselfers are celebrated. Everybody’s online trying to figure out how to save a buck, by putting in some elbow grease rather than hiring the pros. But this is not the best strategy to take up. Without the necessary skills of personal capacity for mastery, you can leave your nice little house in worse shape than you found it. While I’m an advocate for DIY, I know when to step away and hire a contractor. Here are two times I might roll up my sleeve, and two times Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

3 Ideas for Getting Money for Home Renovations and Redecorating

With the emergence of Pinterest and HGTV, any old Jane or Joe can become an interior decorator or home craftsman. With millions and how-tos and tutorials found on YouTube and various home improvement sites, tasks and projects that used to require hiring a professional can now be done by your family after only a few hours of studying and planning. But while executing these plans is now easier than ever, it still takes a decent amount of money to purchase the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

The Benefit of Having a Professional Install Your Siding

For most homeowners, finding a way to keep their home in great shape is a top priority. There are a number of ways you can increase and enhance the look and functionality of your home. Among the best additions you can make to a home is siding. The only way you will be able to get the siding you need is by finding the right professionals in your area to help. By taking the time to get the information you need regarding the professionals in your area, you will be able to find the right one. Here are Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

Cheap and easy DIY to increase the value of your home

The house market is a particularly volatile market, with sellers consistently getting the raw end of a deal; either selling below price or sales falling through at the last minute. In order to get the most for your house, it is therefore important to make your house as appealing as possible in order to get the highest value possible for it. Undergoing a full renovation is out of question for most as it can be expensive, inconvenient and timely, but making some small home improvements can increase Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

Do I Need a Heat Pump or an Air Conditioner?

You are probably aware that some people choose to use heat pumps instead of furnaces to heat their homes. But, did you know that people can also use heat pumps to cool their homes instead of having an air conditioning system? There are pros and cons for both heat pumps and air conditioners, and the debate over which system to use rages on.   How Do Heat Pumps Work?   In climates that don’t have extreme temperatures shifts, heat pumps are an energy-efficient alternative for homeowners Read more [...]
by Hamilton Smith

Safety Reminders for Home Improvement Projects

“Safety shmafety” says the one-eyed home improvement expert. Who also has a wooden leg. And is missing three fingers. Yes, home improvement is fun, and yes it can be done both professionally and independently, but especially if you’re doing it on your own, you must keep your safety in mind! How many accident reports do you need to read before the light bulb comes on and you think ‘hey, I sure don’t want to end up on that list …’ And it doesn’t really matter what type of project you’re Read more [...]