If you have a wood-sided house, painting the exterior of your home is one of those home maintenance expenses you love to hate. A nicely painted home is essential for good curb appeal and to stay within acceptable social norms 
, but no one really wants to spend the money on it. It would be much more fun to add a great patio in the backyard or re-do a bathroom. But alas, it’s something that must be done, so let’s talk about getting it done the right way. (more…)
Last week we talked about exterior projects for the spring, this week we’re looking indoors – beyond the usual spring cleaning tasks – to some interior home maintenance tasks to tick off your list! (more…)
Everyone wants to have a healthier, more energy-efficient home. So, in honor of Earth Day, we’re showcasing three eco-friendly building products for your home you’ll want to consider for your next project! (more…)
After an early spring snow storm at the beginning of April, we’ve had a couple of beautiful weeks in our neck of the woods and I think it’s safe to say that spring is here. And if you’re like me, you’ve been itching to get outside to prepare your exterior space for warm weather fun.
To help get you started, here is a list of spring home maintenance tasks for the exterior of your home: (more…)
When it comes to home improvement, there’s what you need to do, what you want to do, and the biggie – what you can afford. (Spoiler: if you can afford to do everything you want to your house – congratulations, this post isn’t for you.) But, if you’re like the rest of us who have to weigh the pros and cons of making improvements to our homes, read on!
When considering where to spend your hard-earned dollars (or tax refunds), how do you decide which remodeling project is worth it in the long run (read: resale value)? Maison Mass looked into it and we found five home improvement projects with real payback. (more…)
