Builder Confidence Rises in July
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose six points to 57 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July. This is the...
View ArticleBeware of Fly-by-Night Contractors
Across the country each year, many people become victims of tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes or wildfires. These natural disasters cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars annually. One of...
View ArticleWhen Choosing a Contractor, You Get What You Pay For!
We keep hearing how DIY home renovation is not only easy, but can “save you a lot of money”. But remember the old adage: “You get what you pay for!” Yes, some projects can be done by yourself or with...
View ArticleThinking About a Renovation?
There are lots of reasons to Remodel/Renovate your home. Outside of the obvious reasons: the need for more space, making your appliances up to date and modernizing the style and appearance of your...
View ArticleVOC’s in the Home
From paint to cabinets, consumers are increasingly concerned about the chemicals in their homes – and with good reason. carpeting, paint and even the materials in showers might contain harmful volatile...
View Article“French Styling” your Home
“French style” is all about being creative and adding some unique elements to accent the home you’re remodeling. Consider renovating the objects in it, furniture and other furnishings may need a...
View ArticleHouseworks Unlimited Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award
Houseworks Unlimited, Inc. of Mt. Airy Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and...
View ArticleGot a Home Built Before 1978? Check the New EPA Requirments.
EPA Requirements Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children....
View ArticleMaking a Basement Feel More Like Home
Basements often are just leftover space. Builders don’t usually think about the most efficient way to use that space, putting the HVAC, plumbing and electrical components wherever it happens to be...
View ArticleAdopt a Contractor and Protect Your Assets
If you are sitting on a million dollars or half a million dollars or even $200,000, you might consider getting advice from a financial advisor. With that kind of money, you’d want the best advice on...
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