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5 Reasons A Garage Door Replacement Should Be At The Top Of Your Remodeling List

If your garage needs a facelift, you might be considering a variety of different ways to breathe new life into the space. While there are endless possibilities when it comes to garage remodeling, one project that should be at the top of your list is a garage door replacement. Here are five reasons why: 1. A New Garage Door Can Transform the Entire Look of Your Home If your home is starting to look a little dated, a new garage door can be just the thing you need to give it an updated look. Read More 

Replace Hollow Interior Doors For Better Sound Insulation

If your home has hollow interior doors, and you have noticed that sound really carries in your home, those doors could be to blame. Hollow doors are not good at blocking noises except for very quiet sounds. For better noise insulation, you'll want to install solid doors instead. Hollow Door Panels Are Generally Thin Hollow doors are terrible at blocking noise because they're constructed with two thin panels with empty space in between. Read More 

Six Things You Shouldn’t Assume About Custom Home Builders

If you hire a custom home builder, you might find that you end up more satisfied with the home that you eventually end up living in. That's why you should not be disinclined to work with a custom home builder because of inaccurate assumptions. The following are six things you shouldn't assume about custom home builders.  You can't have your home financed when you hire a custom home builder. It's not necessarily true that you won't be able to take out a loan to build a custom home. Read More 

What Are Some Advantages Of Metal Garages?

If you want to replace an old wood garage, then you don't have to use the same material again. You can switch to a metal garage. Metal garages have some advantages over wood products. What are they? Metal Garages Last Longer While the treated timber in wood garages should last a long time, these garages can still develop problems or get damaged over time. Not all treatments last for the life of the timber. Read More 

Ready To Move? Two Reasons To Choose A New Construction Home

Figuring out if you want to buy a pre-owned home or go for a brand-new alternative is a major decision. Each option definitely has its benefits and this could make it even harder to come to a conclusion. However, while there are certainly pre-owned houses out there that could initially fit the bill, it's important for you to dig a bit deeper to avoid getting into a tight spot that becomes too much for you to handle. Read More