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Tips for Keeping Your Hardwood Floor Looking Its Best
With the holidays approaching, many people want to get their homes looking good for visiting family and guests. One of the first places to start is with hardwood flooring because it is easy to maintain and keep looking great. Here are a few tips from your friends at Crowley Construction for keeping your hardwood floors looking their best: 1) The most important cleaning tip for hardwood is preventative maintenance — By cleaning your floors regularly and sweeping or vacuuming dirt and debris, you will save yourself a lot of time and expense...
read moreGetting Your Home Ready For The Holiday Invasion
The holidays are coming and that usually means friends and relatives are coming with them. Is your home ready for the holiday invasion? Perhaps there are some home improvements you’ve been putting off while “vowing” to get to them in time for the next holiday season. But yet, there they remain, unstarted and uncompleted. All is not lost though! If you’re worried about having enough elbow room come holiday time, or simply want to spruce up what you already have, Crowley Construction can help. Here are three home improvements for you...
read moreMaintaining Your Deck After the Storm
Winters in the northeast can be brutal, and storms can wreak havoc on a composite or cedar deck. Here’s a checklist of things to do after a storm to keep your decking material in the best shape possible: Before you take any action after a winter storm, make a safety check first. Look around your yard to get an idea of what your cleanup will entail and whether it’s safe to start working. Keep an eye out for any low-hanging branches and fallen or leaning trees, particularly if they are on or near your deck, as these can constitute a safety...
read moreTop Trends in Kitchen and Bathroom Home Remodeling
Looking for 2011’s hottest trends in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, to bring new life into your home? Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) sponsors a kitchen and bathroom design competition that heats things up for the home remodeling industry, and for homeowners everywhere. In honor of this tradition, October is designated as “kitchen and bath month”, which gives Crowley Construction the opportunity to share some of the latest trends with our valued customers. Here’s a run-down of the top 2011 trends in...
read moreWinter’s Coming—Is Your Roof Ready?
One of the most expensive home repairs is installing a new roof. And with a cold, northeast winter fast approaching, now is the time to determine whether your home needs a new roof or roof repair. While this can be confusing, there are several determining factors that can guide you in deciding whether your roof needs replacing or repair. Here are some tips to follow from your friends at Crowley Construction: The Age of the Roof — Most asphalt-shingled roofs last about 15-20 years. Nowadays, there are new types of GAF asphalt roof shingles...
read moreThings to Consider When Shopping for a New Furnace
With winter fast approaching, many homeowners will look into replacing their old furnaces with a new one. But investing in an expensive heating system without first considering your requirements can lead to extra expenses in future. Here are a few things to consider from your friends at Crowley Construction before buying a furnace: What is the correct size furnace for your home? — Size is a significant factor when it comes to choosing a furnace. A small furnace is insufficient to heat up a larger home properly, while a huge furnace can...
read moreChoosing Flooring For Your Home
By Mitch Mauldin Whether you are building a new home, or renovating an existing home, the flooring you choose is a very important decision to make. Your decision will be based on several factors that you will have to explore during the planning process. The first consideration is whether you are purchasing flooring for one room or the whole house. This, of course, will depend on your budget and your needs. If you are building a new home, putting flooring in every room is a necessity, not an option. Usually, the budget for your flooring...
read moreTear Down That Wall!
By Mitch Mauldin In some older homes, the floor plans include walls that were used to partition the space into smaller rooms for heating purposes or to accommodate large families. If you are one of the people that purchased an older home, you may not want the restricted space those walls create. In a lot of cases, a wall can removed in order to combine space and give a completely new appearance in creating one larger room. But before you get out the sledgehammer, there are a few things that you have to consider. First, take note of the...
read moreTop 6 Home Renovation Scams to Avoid
By Kristina Schneider According to this article posted on MSN.com and the folks at Investorpedia, here’s a summary of the Top 6 Home Renovation Scams to Avoid. 1. One-Time Specials. Beware of the offers that a company never offers any kind of special or discount. Most businesses offer promotions of some kind at some point, so beware of those that claim this is a “one-time” special to get you to make impulsive decisions to work with them. 2. Might as Well. Watch out for the contractor that is working down the street and tells you...
read moreDo Your Dream Remodel on a Real-Life Budget
By John Torre Scaling down your remodeling budget doesn’t mean you have to give up your big remodeling ideas. You can still have the perfect new kitchen, bathroom, or basement—you just have to choose your options carefully. Follow these insider tips from your friends at Crowley Construction to realize a dream remodel or additionon a realistic budget: 1. Use laminate flooring instead of hardwood — To save money on new flooring, yet preserve the look of hardwood flooring, consider installing laminate wood flooring. Laminate wood...
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