Learn how to prepare your patio for the spring and summer with step-by-step patio cleaning tips.

1. Will this improvement increase my home’s value? 
2. Will this improvement make my home more pleasant and accessible? 

If you answer yes to both questions, then it’s likely an improvement worth having.

Cincinnati is located in beautiful Ohio. This city is the perfect place to buy a home. Homeowners here get to enjoy the full range of seasons. Although different times of year are incredibly beautiful, it can be a challenge to really enjoy them comfortably. However, there are several home additions people can make which truly allow the entire family to stay in touch with nature year round.

Spring is in the air, and with the blooming flowers and warmer weather comes the opportunity to sit on your porch and enjoy the fresh air. Whether you are sipping lemonade on your screened-in lanai or waving to neighbors from your favorite rocking chair, you’ll probably want to spruce up your home with fun and colorful decorations that denote the change of season. Here are a few spring porch decorating ideas to get you started.

Buffalo is a beautiful city full of interesting architecture. Many have described the architecture in this city as distinctly American. One of the most influential elements in the architectural history of Buffalo connects directly to sunrooms.

People prefer to do things themselves these days, and home decoration is no exception. The phrase, “If you want it done right, you're going to have to do it yourself,” is the perfect epitome when it comes to decorating your house – window treatments included. Vertical blinds on a sliding glass door are the most common window treatment because they can fully cover the windows or allow total light inside. They also slide out of the way for access to the door. However, many folks are afraid of DIY blind installation.

If you are interested in adding a modern home addition with studs and drywall, but you like the open feel of a sunroom, you may want to consider a hybrid sunroom addition.

Is your home feeling a little cramped? Do you wish you had just a little more space? If this sounds familiar, you can move to a new home or find ways to increase the living space in your current home.

If you live in a four season climate, making the most of your outdoor space when weather permits is usually a high priority. However, the elements and pesky insects can often interfere with your outdoor plans. If you want to make better use of your porch, deck or patio, you might want to consider enclosing it, but how do you know what enclosure is the best option for you?

Few things are as enjoyable as having a screened porch on your home. While an open air porch or deck may be enjoyable, there are many times during the warm weather seasons when it is virtually unusable because the sun is too intense or flying insects may be “bugging” you. There are numerous options that should be considered before making your decision on how to screen in your porch.