There's a reason it's called “know-how”: 
because in a pinch, it really pays to know how to perform certain tasks around the house.
Naysayers will say they don't want to be bothered because they can always hire someone to perform these tasks for them. But you -- being infinitely wiser -- may choose to hire contractors only for major or complex Las Vegas home improvements.
Get out the cleaning supplies and prepare to organize. It's time to start spring cleaning.
Nevada is one of those states where 
certain shapes have made a home for themselves. You're probably used to seeing plenty of aces, spades, hearts and diamonds on a regular basis, but the Las Vegas Strip isn't the only place where diamonds come by the dozens. If you've ever used a tape measure, you were holding onto a treasure trove of these four-pointed-shapes and you may not have even noticed.
Dryer lint can be a more than an annoying by-product of laundry; it can also be a fire hazard. You may not know that only scooping out the lint trap after every load isn't enough. Ensure your dryer is efficient and safe by adding the below steps to your home maintenance routine.
'Tis the season to tell heartwarming stories - like the time our family room was transformed into a waterfall because of an ice dam.
The Empire State Building has one. Airline passengers arriving at the Frankfurt International Airport in Germany are greeted by one. And if the casinos on the strip keep going green, you just might see more of them in Las Vegas.
Are you one of those who love the idea of solar panels for energy efficiency, but think the panels are an eyesore? Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, is looking to change your mind – and the minds of many other people who think the same way. Musk recently announced his company’s plans to create attractive Solar Roof tiles that would cost about the same or even less than a regular roof. The tiles, made of glass over a photovoltaic substrate, are being designed to generate electricity, last longer, and look better than a normal roof.
There's that old saying, known among most homeowners, that "if you take care of your house, it will take care of you."
You might be planning to put a new roof on your home in 2017. Or you might be debating whether to add another bathroom or remodel your kitchen in the new year.
In the battle against summertime sun, your roof is at the tip of the spear.
With average high temperatures reaching triple digits during the summer months, Las Vegas can feel like an oven. And as the sun's rays bake down on your roof, your cooling costs rise.
But what if you could transform your roof into a shield strong enough to reflect sunlight? What if your roof could actually help cool your home, reduce energy consumption and cut your maintenance costs?
You can, thanks to "cool roofs."
We can help you to determine if your roof just needs repairs, or if a replacement would be more appropriate. Please fill out the form below.
