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There are many options available to people who are about to undergo a home improvement project. You can hire a general contractor, an architect, or a designer; you could get a handyman or just do it yourself.
But which choice best suits each homeowner’s specific needs and interests? During our 7th Blog-Off, we asked our panel of over 50 home improvement experts to weigh in…
From cooking to cleaning and manufacturing to shipping, humans consume excessive amounts of the earth’s most precious resource. Since only 1% of the earth’s water is available for human consumption, we need to reduce the amount of water we use.
Excessive water consumption occurs in our homes everyday. Curious to know how much water your own home is wasting? With the help of our Blog-Off experts, we’ve compiled information on US residential water consumption.
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We asked our experts what homeowners can do to ensure a smooth working relationship when hiring a professional. They all agreed on the key ingredients: open communication, transparency, and mutual trust.
A happier professional can mean extra perks and even a better end project. In an I’ll-scratch-your-back-you-scratch-mine world, the relationship is key to a successful remodel. Ensure your project runs smoothly with our insider’s guide to the Do’s and Don’t's of working with a home professional.
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Homeowners and buyers look at a home very differently. Neglecting to look at a remodeling project from a buyer’s perspective can result in money lost when it is time to sell your home.
Which projects will have the biggest bang for the buck? Our experts outline which renovations will improve your home’s resale value, no matter your budget…and what projects to stay away from.
eLocal’s Blog-Off series, which unites professionals in the home improvement industry, is moving to the company’s main portal site, www.eLocal.com.
This is an effort to ensure eLocalPlumbers remains the best in class for plumbing advice. Moving eLocal’s Blog-Off to eLocal.com will allow for more diverse representation of home improvement issues.
“Green” has been a buzz word for the past few years. As the concept increased in popularity, so did the prevalence of eco-conscious alternatives for everything: food, fashion, building materials, cleaners, etc. As a result, the green movement is appearing in our homes now more than ever. We discovered that many homeowners are pursuing green options already and that this will be a strong trend in 2011.
But does going green mean making sacrifices?
During our third Blog-Off, we asked over 50 home improvement experts the following question: does going green limit homeowners?
Our experts talked about the specific limitations of going green and suggested the best ways to spend your money if you want to join the green movement. Interested in what they had to say? We pick our top 5 comments here.
By now you’re familiar with our series uniting experts in the home improvement industry. If not, read our Blog-Off announcement.
During our last Blog-Off, our experts predicted the 2011 home improvement trends. They outlined everything, from colors and design to materials and fixtures. However, one trend dominated the rest: going green. Thus, for this Blog-Off, we wanted to see how going green affects the homeowner.
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If you’d think 50 experts would have a lot to say on home improvement trends in 2011, well, then you’d be right! We had such a great response to our 2nd Blog-Off that we ended up with volumes of information and insight.
After a little bit of magic, we packaged everything you need to know into the below infographic, giving you your complete guide to 2011 home improvement trends. Let the inspiration begin!
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Blog-Off participants came together in full force, providing an overwhelming response on what to expect in 2011!
From eco-conscious decisions and natural materials to color choices and tech-savvy upgrades, we collected the best of the best, the must-know trends for the upcoming year. Which expert answers stood out? We highlight our top five choices here.
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