The weather here in Frederick, Maryland is both a blessing and a curse. While it is nice to experience all four seasons, it can wreak havoc on your home, most notably wood decks. Over the years, your deck takes a beating between the rain, wind, snow, sleet, and general foot traffic your deck is exposed. […]
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According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 Cost vs. Value report, composite decks carry an average return on investment (ROI) of 77% here in Frederick, Maryland. This is roughly an 11% increase in ROI over 2014’s average. So what does this mean? Composite decking is a great investment. But just like wood, there are many different types […]
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Homeownership is all about making good choices, good investments. And each and every home improvement project you undertake is exactly that, an investment. So it is important to ensure you are making good investments. Is a New Fence a Good Investment? One of the best ways to measure the effectiveness of an investment is to […]
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Your home is an investment. In fact, it is probably the biggest investment you will ever make in your life. And unless you keep up with regular maintenance, that investment can depreciate over time. On the other hand, a few well-chosen home improvement projects can quickly raise the value of your home and better your […]
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Home improvement is an investment in your home. Each and every project you undertake has some sort of return on investment. In layman’s terms, every project you undertake adds value to your home, but some projects are better investments that others. You see, you will rarely ever recoup 100% of the cost of a home […]
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As they say, everything has a price. This is even true for curb appeal: that first impression homebuyers get when they see your home, whether in person or, more likely nowadays, online. In fact, 85% of potential homebuyers view a home online before ever visiting it in person. This means that curb appeal plays a […]
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The average wood deck in Frederick, Marin Frederick, Maryland lasts just 10-15 years with regular maintenance. We cannot stress that last part enough: “with regular maintenance.” This means annual cleaning, staining, inspections, and repairs. Without such maintenance, rain, sleet, and the occasional winter snow storm can wreak havoc on your deck, significantly shortening its life. Of […]
An unfinished basement is basically a big, cold glorified closet. It serves no real purpose other than storage. But, perhaps worst of all, an unfinished basement adds very little to your overall home value. After all, the average homeowner only needs so much storage space. So maybe it’s time to invest in your home and […]
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As we have explained recently, the housing market is on the rise. There hasn’t been a better time to sell your home since pre-2007. But before you jump at the opportunity to finally be able to sell your home, it is important to make it attractive to potential buyers. And according to U.S. News, “real […]
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Home improvement is a great way to…well, improve your home, both in terms of functionality and value. And winter is a great time to start. 1) Contractors tend to have less going on, meaning you will be able to more easily schedule your project. 2) When better to improve the interior of your home than […]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… It’s also starting to feel a lot like Christmas. The temperature has noticeably dropped, and homeowners throughout Frederick are running for the comfort and warmth of their homes. And it will only get colder. In fact, the Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a “much colder than normal” […]
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Winter is coming, but it’s not here yet: not quite anyway. There is still time to complete those outdoor home improvement projects on your holiday wish list, like a new Vinyl Fence. In fact, late fall and early winter is the perfect time to have a new fence installed. According to the experts, September-March (ideally […]
