Whether your home is older or was just built, adding super screen to your property can increase the comfortability and aesthetic value of your home. There are areas of your home you may think of as simply closed off that can be opened up with the installation of Super Screening. French doors, Garage ports, patio areas and more can be screened in with retractable roll up or pull side screens which add livable area to your home. These…
Florida is home to 12,000+ species of insects. Many of which do bite humans and pets if given the opportunity. Bug transmitted illness has been a hot topic in the news in recent years with the spread of Zika and the West Nile Virus by way of mosquito. Let’s take a look at the top ranked “most likely to bite” category. Coming in at #1: Mosquitos – Florida has been invaded by the Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito) and the…
Lets talk about selecting the right contractor for your job. Recently, I was called to meet with a potential client that wanted the following list of things done to her home; a) remove and replace existing decking on back patio and stairs, b) extend existing pool cage to include extending the concrete apron, c) remodel her exterior built in cooking area, and finally, d) rebuild and resurface the handicap ramp to her rear patio. As someone who has built many…
You’ve done your homework and obtained some price averages that are relevant to your area for your upcoming bathroom renovation project; Great Job! Now its time to find a contractor – “Que the Jaws music”! This can be the point where panic sets in for some folks but it doesn’t have to be that way. Back in the day (before indoor plumbing) the tried and true practice was to call 5 or 6 contractors in the hopes of getting 4…
Property Damage Insurance Claims… So you recently filed an insurance claim for the water leak under your kitchen cabinets and you want your insurance company to pay up. One of the first questions they will ask you is, “who installed your kitchen cabinets and faucet”? Assuming you used a licensed and insured contractor you wont have anything to worry about. However, if you used your friend’s brother’s cousin’s husband who owns a truck and a tape measure, but is not…
Grout isn’t just a filler on the floor, walls, or counters keeping the tiles together; it’s also more than a just a medium that keeps tile from cracking. It can also be a huge design element that pulls together the look of a room. It isn’t just important to choose the tile color, but the grout color is just as important. You want your grout color to properly complement your tile color in a way that reflects your personal tastes…
A bathroom can be a person’s own personal oasis. It’s a place to relax and get refreshed and renewed. For a luxurious look, many bathrooms are designed with stone tile. Unfortunately, stone tiles and the grout surrounding it can start to look aged and discolored due to years of moisture, soap scum, and ineffective cleaning. Your beautiful stoned looks ruined. It may even look like your shower is dirty even when it’s not. Regular cleaning products cannot undo the damage…
Tired of looking at your “old” and “dirty” looking kitchen? But in reality, it’s actually not old or dirty, right? So, why does it look so bad? Your grout. There’s a really good chance your dirty and stained grout is what’s making your once beautiful kitchen or bathroom look aged or unclean. Soap. Vinegar. Bleaches. You’ve tried it all, yet, your stone or porcelain tile work looks like you’ve never lifted a sponge to it the entire time…