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How Double-Glazed Windows Work in Your Favor
Windows are a must in everybody’s house in order to let in air and light into your rooms. However, your window may not be able to stop the sunrays from heating up your room, or prevent any heat loss. This is because windows normally have a thickness of just a few millimeters. However, windows with double-glazing serve as good insulators. They are designed in such a way that the heat flow can be stopped when the windows are closed, but still allow the light to come in. The basic structure that makes double-glazed windows good insulators...
read moreCrowley Construction Tips: 4 Ways to Reduce Your Heating Bill this Winter
The blustery cold days of Winter are finally upon us, and with that comes the worry on many homeowners’ minds of what this season will bring in terms of heating bills. Keeping a home toasty warm is getting more expensive as fuel and wood costs continue to stay at high rates in many areas of New England. However, before you go taking a second job to keep your family toasty warm this Winter, consider that there are small changes you can make in your home that will have a big impact on your heating bills. Here are four tips for reducing your...
read moreChoosing the Right Decking Material
You’ve decided to have a deck built. What’s next? The most important step in designing your beautiful new deck is to choose the right decking material for your home. There are a wide array of decking products to choose from with an equally wide range of prices. Some options in decking materials include: Natural woods like Cedar Hardwoods like Tigerwood or Ironwood Treated wood Composite Decking materials which are a combination of wood fiber and PVC. 100% PVC Decking material Cellular PVC There are also a myriad of choices when...
read moreAdd Warmth to Your Home This Winter With a Beautiful Fireplace
As with any other home renovation project, the installation of a fireplace requires some careful planning and preparation on your part. First you need to decide which type of fireplace you want as there are several types of fireplaces available for any given home. You’ll need to consider budget, what materials you’ll want surrounding your fireplace, what type of fuel you want to burn in your fireplace and so on. There are many options available, so make sure to do your homework before deciding which type of fireplace will fit well...
read moreThe Advantages of Hiring a Professional Home Renovator vs. DIY
Owning a home can be the single-most rewarding part of adulthood, but it can come with whole set of challenges. Homes have a tendency to need repairs with age and home renovations often accompany changes in your lifestyle. When it comes to managing the day to day maintenance of your home, being a Do-It-Yourselfer has some limited advantages. However, it is always the best idea to hire a licensed and insured home renovation company like Crowley Construction, to handle all the home renovation and repair needs – for many good reasons. Here are...
read moreTips for Cleaning Your Carpets for the Holidays
The holidays are upon us and if you want to make sure that your home is looking in tip-top shape, you need to take a good look at your carpets. Let’s face it: Your carpets greet everyone that walks through your door and they take a beating all year long. And eventually they begin to show it. Consequently, when it comes to carpet cleaning, you need some effective tips that will allow you protect your carpet and remove stains, dust and other dirt that otherwise make you irritated. Here are some easy to use tips from your friends at Crowley...
read moreThe Shocking Truth About Electrical Renovation Projects in Your Home
As a home owner, at some point in the future you will be faced with the need to replace or repair an electrical component. Whether it is a simple wiring project, to a complete rewiring for a new home renovation, it’s important to know the right way to protect your home (and your personal self) from possible damage and fire. Trust experience. First and foremost, it’s always a good idea to get in touch with a licensed and experienced electrician. Skilled electricians are there to help you make the best decision when it comes to making...
read moreWood Counter Tops Are Back In Vogue
In recent years, modern kitchen owners gravitated toward installing stone counter tops. But the additional cost of material and installation of stone counter tops can be prohibitive for some homeowners. The good news is that there’s resurgence lately toward installing more economical wood countertops with very little—if any—loss of function. Wooden countertops, when properly cared for, are both long lasting and sanitary, and the modern adhesives are strong enough to keep the wood staves bonded together even when submerged into water....
read moreTips for Designing a Man Cave Home Addition
Every man needs a space to call his own, where he can enjoy what it means to relax after a hard day’s work, and experience a little rest and relaxation in his castle. If you are running out of space in your home, or you want to create a man cave suited for a king, installing a custom home addition may be just the ticket. Here are some of our quick tips for designing your own man cave with a home addition in Vermont. First, it’s important to note how big you would like your man cave to be, in order to make it functional and roomy enough to...
read moreSoundproof Your Floors For a Little Peace and Quiet
With the colder months upon us, there will likely be more indoor activity: Perhaps family and guests will be visiting for the holidays, children will be running around from room-to-room, and pets will be kept indoors more often. And all you want is a little peace and quiet amidst the squeaks and rumble of your hardwood floors. If your home is an older one, you probably deal with this regularly. In years past, people weren’t as concerned with soundproofing as they are now. Lucky for today’s homeowners, however, there are now many...
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