BrightNest lets its content do the talking, sees 20% growth in the last week (via Pando Daily) By Michael Carney On March 29, 2013When 500 Startups alumni BrightNest launched its home maintenance utility platform platform in early 2012, it offered a simple calendaring and reminder tool. Not surprisingly, it bombed. The problem was that home [...]

Want the most bang for your buck when improving your home? Considering a remodeling project to increase the value of your home? Here are 10 projects that will yield the greatest return on investment once you’re ready to sell. (Graphic)  It is interesting to note that not one of these projects, based on the 2013 [...]

What does it mean to weatherproof your home?   It is the process of applying coatings and surface barrier materials to make walls or surface areas impervious to water or heat/cold air loss. Why should I weatherproof my home?  The main purpose comes in keeping something out that you do not want inside your home, namely [...]

Many people turn to surveillance cameras as a way to make their home and office more secure. There are so many different types of security measures on offer however that is can be hard to know whether this is the right type of equipment for your needs. This article explores the different security measures and [...]

While you plan to re-work the bathroom space, the first thing you need to consider is its design. While working on bathroom remodeling ideas for small bathrooms, try not to change the existing layout and plumbing. You can either add or reduce the elements, but avoid shifting the major elements. If you have a bathtub [...]

Before you spend money on the latest energy-efficient gizmo that’s supposed to save you money let’s look at some energy saving ideas that will really help you save home energy. The strategies that we will look at maximize the effort you put in and the reduction in your home energy consumption. First sit down and [...]