Despite the development of less expensive synthetics, wood flooring remains more popular today as it was in the past. Hardwood floors are sometimes made from soft woods such like fir, hemlock and redwood. The most common hardwood floors include oak, maple, birch, and beech.
Topics: home maintenance, property maintenance, hardwood floors, home renovation, home remodel
The exterior of a house receives the most abuse. Abuse from elements and little critters. Knowing what to look for can save you thousands on home improvement costs. Look for chipped wood! Wood that shows chipping must be painted ASAP. It is much cheaper to paint the wood than to have to pay someone to replace the board. The north side of a house always gets the most sun. So the paint is more likely to fade and bake off. Look out for garden sprinklers! They take their toll on metal and wood fences. Ask your gardener to aim the sprinklers away from the fence. Water from sprinklers can cause you to spend thousands of dollars in water damage to your fencing. By making these small repairs, it will save you big bucks in repair costs! If you have any questions, please don't be shy to ask. We are more than happy to help you with your home repair needs.
Topics: home maintenance, property maintenance, costs
Home maintenance can be stressful. Almost as much as a renovation project. We have put together a detaled list ranging from periodic checks to seasonal. BCC wants help you be as stress and worry free as possible. Download your checklist today!
Topics: home maintenance, property maintenance
After a strong rainfall, the drywall and insulation material in your attic may have become saturated with moisture. If your attic space does not have good ventilation it is likely that the insulation will remain moist. To reduce the likely hood of mold growth, it will be necessary to remove the wet insulation and run a fan in the attic to dry any moist surface.
Topics: home maintenance, property maintenance, costs
Topics: home maintenance, property maintenance
Living in southern california we are pretty lucky that we don’t have to deal with the problems that a normal winter brings, such as snow. Our nights are pretty chilly though, sometimes waking up to frost on your winshield.
Topics: home maintenance, property maintenance
Granite countertops bring beauty, functionality, and value to any home. Granite is a natural stone product so it requires special care to protect and keep it looking great.
To ensure that your granite countertops stay in good condition, take a few minutes everyday to clear them of clutter and gently wipe them down. Use a soft cloth or sponge with hot water. You can also use extra a specially formulated stone cleaner.
Topics: kitchen, kitchen countertops, home maintenance, property maintenance, kitchen remodel, tile
Differing your Home Repairs can Cost you Big Bucks in the Future!
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Living in the South Bay means your house is built on sand!
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