5 Simple Home Upgrades for the New Year

New Year Home Upgrades

The New Year is almost upon us! Is your house ready for the big event? Now is a great time to invest in a few simple home upgrades, with help from Fred. These updates are quick and relatively non-intrusive – and can revitalize your house just in time for 2014.

Spruce Up a Tired Kitchen.Chances are you’ll be logging quite a few hours …

You Might Love a Good Thunderstorm, But Your House Doesn’t

House Roof

Unless you’re lucky enough to be spending your summer at the beach, you’ve noticed all the rain the area has been getting lately. D.C.’s legendary thunderstorms bring blessed relief in the form of cooler temperatures and deep soakings for thirsty lawns and flowerbeds baked hard by the sun.
The bad news is that for all the good water does for your landscaping, it’s just as …

Deck Wood…Composite vs Real Wood

Deck Wood versus Composite

What is better to use in a high-volume deck, real or composite wood? Based on that what are the benefits of the better choice?
Composite wood is a manufactured material made from recycled plastic, wood chips, sawdust, and other scrap products. The materials are compressed under intense heat and pressure to create a long-lasting, waterproof, maintenance-free product that’s superior to wood in durability.