Patriot Home Improvements - Bowie

What Is the Average Cost to Replace a Roof?

Several variables factor into the cost of a new roof, including the size and pitch, as well as the materials and roof type; be it metal, asphalt, tile or slate.

Which Are the Roofing Materials That Last the Longest?

There are a lot of roofing materials out there nowadays. Even though in the past you had to choose between a few different options for asphalt and just

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Mature trees add a lot of value to your property, boosting both your home's price and your quality of life... but only if they are the right trees. When you make an investment in a tree, don’t inadvertently plant something that will become a maintenance headache or the eventual cause of a dispute with your neighbors. To play it safe, keep these 10 trees out of your landscaping plan.

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Right on the Money: How to avoid contractor fraud

You should know things have changed regarding the way property insurance claims are handled.

5 Tips to Increase Your Home Value Using Ready Mix Concrete

Razorback Concrete in Arkansas gives a few simple tips on using ready mix concrete to increase the value of your home.

Common Signs of Mold

Learn about the common signs of mold so that you can easily identify if you have mold in your home or business.

Outfit wants to make DIY home improvements easier to tackle

Doing home renovations yourself can be more cost-effective than hiring a contractor, but many people don’t know where to begin. Ian Janicki, the founder and CEO of DIY home renovation startup Outfit, has always wanted to make architecture and design more accessible to people. “I realize…

10 Things You Should Never Do Before Starting a Renovation

A pro contractor and kitchen designer weigh in so you dont waste any time.

8 Lessons on Renovating a House from Someone Who's Living It

So you think DIY remodeling is going to be fun? Here is one homeowner's list of what you may be getting yourself intoVictoria Elizabeth Barnes More than three years ago, my husband and I bought an 1890 Victorian disaster with the intention of re...

Home Improvement: Remodeling Projects with Biggest Payoff

And the survey says: No need to spend a ton of money to raise your home value.

Why DIY Home Improvement Projects Are A Bad Idea

Want to burn through cash on your home renovation projects quickly? It’s easy to do yourself.

First 5 things every family should do before they renovate

— Lisa Canning of Lisa Canning Interiors specializing in two-hour in-home interior design consultations in the GTA and beyond. She also writes a lifestyle blog called Lisa Canning: Blueprints…

9 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Embark On A Renovation

If you're getting ready to renovate, or just thinking about a few possibilities, you've got some decisions to make. Some of them may be easy (like finally getting rid of that mustard yellow paint, perhaps). But some will require you to search within - and within your wallet!

Which Home Improvements Give The Best Payback?

Which Home Improvements Give the Best Payback? If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, or finishing your basement, you probably want to get your investment back when you sell …

Home Remodels: Which Changes Are Worth the Cost and Why

Not all home improvement projects pay back the homeowner at the same rate, here’s a quick guide to what’s worth investing money into, how to know, and why.

How to Know If You Should Renovate Your Home or Start from Scratch