Ballpark Estimate: $50 to $250 an hour and up Do you love flipping through the glossy pages in the latest decorating magazines, yet feel frustrated because your own living quarters just aren’t in the same league? If so, you may want to call on the expertise of a professional decorator or interior designer to help up the style quota in your home. Whether you prefer French … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $100 for basic recommendations up to $3,000+ for in-depth staging services In today’s challenging real estate market, every detail matters when it comes to trying to sell your home. That’s why hiring a home stager, also known as an Accredited Staging Professional or ASPs, can be a strategic way to position your home to make it stand out from the … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $70 to $120 per hour (5-15% of total project cost) Lush green grass, thick rich mulch, lovely planting beds of flowers and plants that take turns showing off their colorful blooms from spring until fall are components of a perfectly manicured yard. Organizing and synchronizing all that natural beauty doesn’t come easy to most homeowners - a landscape … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $5 to $10 a foot for installed steel or aluminum Want to be sure your house can safely weather the next big storm? Then you may want to invest in some quality gutters to prevent any damage or flooding from occuring. The Need Gutters typically run around the eaves of your home and serve an important role in collecting rainwater and ice redirecting them … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: Average between $5,000 to $15,000 Imagine soaking in a hot tub every night, relaxing your troubles away. If you don’t want to wait for your next vacation to live out this fantasy, you may want to look into having a hot tub installed right in your own backyard. Hot tubs certainly don’t come cheap, but you’ll get many benefits in return for this investment. … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $1,000 to $5,000 No one ever wants to hear the words “bed” and “bugs” in the same sentence. But if you’ve ever experienced bed bugs first hand, the combination of words probably strikes real fear in your heart. An Epidemic Is Born In some parts of the country, bed bug infestations have been a serious concern in recent months, even reaching epidemic … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $200 to $400 When the weather has dulled your vehicle finish or your interior looks the worst for wear, investing in the cost of a good detailing can be the key to helping it look pristine again. What's Involved Car detailing is an easy way to give your car a makeover and make it look shining new. There are many levels of car detailing, from a quick … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $150 to $250 without installation; $350 to $450 with installation In the past, many people considered garbage disposals to be a luxury, but today, these have become commonplace as people understand how efficiently they can get rid of their perishable waste. A Controversial Kitchen Aid You might not think that something as simple as a garbage disposal … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $3,000 to $5,000 When the weather outside is frightful, if you’re willing to splurge on having central air conditioning installed inside your home, it’ll be so delightful. Cool It As the name implies, central air conditioning is a system installed in your home that delivers cooled air to your rooms and lowers the temperature there. A few decades ago, … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $500 to $2,000 Wouldn’t you love to have beautiful flowers blooming in your yard all year long? You don’t need to move down south or escape to a tropical island to make this concept a reality. All you need is a greenhouse that will provide a safe haven for your delicate plants and flowers to thrive despite the weather conditions outside. Warming Up While … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $20 to $40 per square foot installed When you need a retaining wall to keep your soil from eroding in your yard, it may be time to hire a structural engineer. This will ensure the final results will be sure to meet your specific goals. Retaining Wall Basics A retaining wall can come in different materials and structures, but regardless of its … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: Between $10 and $25 a month If you rent an apartment or house instead of owning it, you may think you don’t need any property insurance. But in fact, while you don’t own your setting, you still probably own all of the furniture, artwork and clothes inside. Therefore, it’s smart of be prepared for an emergency by taking out a renter’s insurance policy to … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $20,000 to $40,000 The best way to keep your cool during the summer months is to dive into your own in-the-ground pool. In the past, having an in ground pool was a luxury reserved only for the wealthy. But advances in the engineering and construction in recent years have made them much more commonplace today for many homeowners. Keep Your Cool Of course … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $1,200 to $2,500 In today’s busy world, making your home the oasis of clean and calm that you would like it to be can be difficult. Installing a central vacuum system not only makes cleaning your home more convenient, but it also gives you the capacity of cleaning it more thoroughly than any standard vacuum, with minimal maintenance. Logistics of a … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $1,000 to $5,000 for a DIY Kit; $7,500 and $12,500 for a professional Residential Putting Greens You may have a consistently strong drive and your chipping skills may be top notch, but if your putting ability is weak, your golf game is sure to suffer overall. Many golfers get around the problem by practicing regularly in the convenience of their own yard. … [Read more...]