Water loves to find its way into basements, so homeowners must work to keep it out. Selecting the right sump for your basement can prevent flooding and reduce moisture issues.
Maureen Blaney Flietner
Selecting Shower Enclosures
Shower enclosures are more than curtains and sliders these days. They are now made of glass, solid surfacing, molded shower units, glass block and tile.
Combination Tub-Shower Enclosures
Nearly every American home has a combination tub-shower. They’re practical, flexible and hard to replace. Consider your space, the surface you want and your budget before deciding how to upgrade your tub-shower.
Window Safety
Windows are for safe ventilation and light, but they are also for escape in case of emergency.
Deciding to Remodel or Move
A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you decide which option works best for your family and finances.
Removing Radon from the Home
Radon is a tasteless, odorless gas that seeps into homes through cracks and openings in the foundation or slab. Inhaling radon carries serious health risks, which is why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends fixing homes with radon levels at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L).
Tile Countertops
The right tile countertop can personalize a kitchen; stand up to spills, heat and oils; and create a unique, personalized look for the kitchen.
Mold and Indoor Air Quality
The Centers for Disease Control have identified more than 1,000 different kinds of indoor molds, or fungi, in homes across the country. Since mold is linked to a host of health concerns, proper identification and safe eradication of mold spores is key to healthy indoor air.
Testing for Radon Gas
Radon is tasteless, odorless and dangerous at relatively low levels in a home. The only way to determine if unsafe levels exist is to have your house tested.
Concrete Countertops
Concrete has come into the kitchen, bringing warmth, custom colors and sophisticated personalized looks.