Like many cities along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the U.S., Houston and Galveston are always vulnerable to tropical weather systems. The most frightening of these weather events is definitely the hurricane, with its fierce winds and massive storm surge. Other tropical weather systems can cause significant destruction as well. Tropical Storm Claudette […]
Brand new contemporary family home on a beautiful sunny summer’s day. It is often challenging for homeowners to decide on the type of siding they want for their house. Sometimes they have beautiful clapboard wood siding that they are not really eager to change. On the other hand, there are times when the current siding […]
It is simple to find articles about beautiful window furnishings and window treatments in a variety of magazine articles and online advertisements and blogs. You can find articles that discuss everything from drapes, shutters, mini-blinds and vertical blinds to roman shades and roller shades. While those are great articles to give you a variety of […]
Watching the snow from a warm place in your home is often comforting and most everyone would agree that it is fun to watch a kitten chasing a sunbeam as it bounces across the floor. Windows not only provide natural lighting for our homes, filling our favorite places with light and cheer; they allow us […]
There are certain changes that you can make to add value to your home, whether you are getting it ready to sell or you just want to upgrade your home. Perhaps you are looking to complete a large renovation, such as finishing your basement or remodeling your kitchen, or perhaps you are thinking about some […]
We all know that Texas is a HUGE state! Located in the southern US, Texas is large enough that residents throughout the state experience a variety of weather extremes. Whether you live on the coast and are subjected to hurricanes, live in the interior where you deal with high temperatures, or live anywhere in between, […]
When it comes to protecting the outside of your home, HardiePlank® Siding is a popular choice today. Its reputation is billed as being a hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lasting siding material. The question homeowners often have, though, is this – does it measure up to its reputation? To consider just how well it stacks up to […]
The windows in your home are more important than you may think. As a potential home improvement project, window replacements should take more than a few minutes of consideration. Windows let light into your home and help you heat and cool your living spaces efficiently. Poor quality windows or an unprofessional installation can turn your […]
In today’s world, home improvement doesn’t refer just to a stylish and modern interior and well landscaped garden. Home improvement is also about creating attractive driveways, patios and pool decks. For many homeowners, the exterior of their home is equally important and they look to create a unique and beautiful home and landscape. One of […]
Installing new siding can enhance the curb appeal of your home and make your home appreciate in value. If you have the funds available to pay a professional siding contractor, it is a wise decision to hire their expertise to ensure a high quality siding installation. Many siding contractors have the experience and technical knowledge […]
Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating more than 6 ft.² of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than 12 ft.² of painted surfaces for exterior projects, window replacement, or demolition for housing, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978.
Homeowners and tenants: renovators must give you this pamphlet before starting work.
Childcare facilities, including preschool and kindergarten classrooms and the families of children under six years of age that attend those facilities: renovators must provide a copy of this pamphlet to childcare facilities in general renovation information to families whose children attend those facilities.
