Homebuilding Basics
What You Need To Know About Impact Resistant Windows Before Buying Hurricane Windows For Your House
Impact resistant windows are a coastal homeowner’s best friend — especially during hurricane season! If you’re thinking of retrofitting your home with hurricane windows, here’s what you need to know before you begin the process of replacing your regular windows with impact resistant glass.
Laminate Wood Flooring Or Hardwood? How I Chose Between Laminate & Hardwood Flooring
What’s better? Hardwood or laminate wood flooring? The flooring debate continues between laminate wood flooring and real hardwood. You’ll want to things like budget, durability, and resale value when weighing the pros & cons of both. I’ll help you decide what’s best for you!
How To Find Appliance Rebates & Home Energy Tax Incentives In Your Area
Finding out if a new appliance has a rebate from a government source is easier than ever. An Energy Star rating doesn’t mean it’s eligible for a rebate, but there is no sense in leaving money on the table, now is there?
Cheap Building Materials: How To Get Contractors Discounts On Building Materials For Your New Home Or Remodeling Project
Wondering how to get your hands on cheap building materials for your home remodel or new home? Construction materials are expensive, but I’ve got a few ways for you to save big bucks when remodeling or building a house on a budget. Hint: You don’t have to be a contractor to get the contractor discount!
Maintenance & Decor
Fix Loose Wall Receptacles By Using Electrical Outlet Spacers
Got loose wall outlets? Or… if you’re remodeling a room, chances are you’re going to need electrical outlet spacers on your receptacles. They take just a minute to install right over your existing electrical wiring. The result is a smooth, professional finish on the wall and no more loose outlets! Here’s how to do it yourself!
A Simple Wainscoting DIY Project: How To Build And Install Picture Frame Molding On Walls
Installing picture frame moulding or shadow box molding is easier than you might think. I did it myself… and you can too! Here are my step-by-step instructions for this simple wainscotting DIY project. It’s is a cheap project with big results.
Before & After Photos Of My DIY Laundry Room Makeover With Lots Of Added Storage Space And Organization Cubbies
One of our first to-do projects in our new house was to create a happy laundry room. Yes, a laundry room which inspires one to want to “happily” do laundry. My new laundry room is 5×9.5 feet, has a great washer/dryer configuration, lots of storage for household cleaning items, a place to hang freshly laundered clothes, a big table area to fold clothes, and some music! See before & after photos + the details of how we tackled this DIY laundry room makeover.
Outdoors & Landscaping
Home Styles & Trends
Derek Jeter’s Tampa Mansion: Home Run or Foul Ball?
Question: What home has a total area of 32,700 square footage, 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, two 3-car garages, boat docks for 5 boats, and is the hottest tourist attraction in Tampa?
Answer: It’s the house that Derek Jeter built.
The certificate of occupancy for Jeter’s second Tampa home — located at Bahama Circle and Baffin Avenue — was granted in January 2011.
The eclectic, English manor style home on the waterfront in Davis Islands, Florida is the largest home in Hillsborough County.
Jeter also has a 4,493 sq. ft. $1M residence in nearby north Tampa in Avila Golf & Country Club.
For The Record… Jeter’s 5,425 square foot Trump World Tower penthouse sold for $15.5M in 2012. The penthouse was originally purchased in 2001 by Derek Jeter for $12.6M. At the time, it was double the size of the other penthouses in the building.
The retired Yankees shortstop is living large — to say the least.How The Derek Jeter Mansion Was Built
5 Common Floor Plan Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Or Building A New Home
Looking for the ideal floor plan for your home? 5 common mistakes you want to avoid and tips you should consider when planning the layout of your new home.
Charleston Style Homes Exude Southern Luxury
The Grove at Cooper’s Point offers very luxurious Charleston-style homes in the outskirts of Atlanta in the eclectic Smyrna/Vinings area. These homes offer some of the finest materials and craftsmanship in the area in a great location.
Awesome Custom Garages: 7 One-Of-A-Kind Garages In The U.S.
Here is a look at 7 unique custom garages located in the U.S. All of these homes are on the market so if you’ve outgrown your garage at your current home…
