Recent Renovation Articles

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

The kitchen is one of the busiest spots in the house, so it’s no wonder that your stainless appliances can accumulate fingerprints, grease and food splatters quickly. This guide will help you keep them clean.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What's the Difference Between a Quote and an Estimate?

If confusing jargon makes it hard to budget for your home improvement project, you're not alone. Many people use the terms “estimate” and “quote” interchangeably, but there are crucial differences between the two.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Do For Spring

Is your house ready for rainy springtime weather and summer heat? Tick off the items on this home maintenance checklist to make sure.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Pool Maintenance Guide: How to Open and Winterize Your Pool

Looking to become the proud owner of a swimming pool? One of the first things you should know about pool ownership is how to open your pool at the beginning of summer and close your pool before winter arrives.

The foundation in a residential basement is cracked and repaired with epoxy injections
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Shaky Foundation? Here's How Much Foundation Repairs Cost

Foundation problems are not something you should take lightly. Foundation damage can lead to structural problems with your home. With that in mind, here are the foundation repair costs you should be budgeting for.

Black mold in the corner of room wall. Preparation for mold removal.
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Safely Remove Mold

Want to destroy some mold? Follow this guide to learn how to clean mold off any surface in your home.

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Home Improvement
eLocal

Does My Garage Need to Be Insulated?

An insulated garage can be a great  investment in some circumstances, but whether it's worth it depends on how you use the space. 

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does House Siding Cost?

How much does siding cost? Find out more about the project cost and timeline to make plans for your renovation.