The pros and cons of upgrades

When it comes to choosing a home, the main question an investor should ask in a purchase is whether or not the selected option will contribute to the home’s salability, relative to actual cost. Obviously, there is a point of diminishing returns if one builds…

DIY Staging Tips for Home Sellers

The buzzword today among residential real estate agents is staging. Staging a home can change the atmosphere of a home that attracts homebuyers and can bring a higher price and speed up the time to market. By adding small decorative touches, rearranging or removing furniture,…

Advantages of granite kitchen countertops

Created by nature and designed by man, granite kitchen countertops are a beautiful, durable and cost-effective option for kitchens and bathrooms. The term granite comes from the Latin root granum, which means “grain”. Granite is often imported from Europe, Africa, Brazil, and other natural stone-rich…

Fire Station Design to Attract and Retain Members

A successful fire station must serve a wide variety of functions: maintenance and storage of firefighting vehicles and equipment, administrative offices, training rooms, community education, hazardous materials storage, lodging and recreation, food preparation. However, with the ranks of volunteer firefighters shrinking, one of the most…