Home Improvement
JB Property Solutions LLC opens second location!
JB Property Solutions LLC is proud to announce that in addition to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, we are also open for business in Menomonie, Wisconsin- a small city not far from St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota! We chose this town for many reasons- but especially it’s friendly small town atmosphere while at the…
Read More6 Easy Tips to Buy Your Country House in Wisconsin without Regret
Wisconsin is a great place to make your dream of living in the countryside real. However, buying your country house there and getting acclimated could be tricky. Here come some few easy tips I gathered over my career as a real estate agent. 1) Find out who your neighbors are and start building relationships immediately…
Read MoreSome Pros and Cons of Living in the Countryside
Many people dream to leave the congested and polluted urban areas and move to the green countryside, where they may naively expect to find the equivalent on hearth of John Milton’s Lost Paradise. However, living in a rural area is far different from living in a town. For example, there are many new jobs you…
Read MoreWhy Investing in Real Estate in Hampton Roads’ Historic Areas is a Great Idea
In Virginia, old towns have become so popular that buying a commercial property or home in a historic place often turns out becoming a great investment. This bucks the traditional American trend that wants the middle-class in the suburbs and the poor in the old town. So, what happened? The answer is simple. Contrary to…
Read MoreFive Easy Tips to Choose the Best Color for your New Furniture
When the time to replace furniture has come at last, or you just need new furniture after a move, we often get confused on what color to choose. My first suggestion is that you should have a look at the context where you are going to place your new piece of furniture. In fact, the…
Read MoreSix Great Tips to Have Smooth Relationships with People Around you and Save Money too!
Homeowners have to deal with many people, from contractors to tenants to everyone else. Unfortunately, human relations are not an easy matter, as you have probably already learned from your past experiences. Misunderstandings and battles can make you pay a high price, especially if you end up in front of a court. So, how to…
Read MoreCork Furniture and Cork Flooring, a New Trend in Green Design
Healthy and beautiful, cork is not confined to the wine industry anymore. In the last decade, this green material has been increasingly utilized by interior designers, to the point that cork flooring and cork furniture are becoming trendy today. Its raw appearance immediately reminds us nature, and its granular texture is decorative in itself. Cork…
Read MoreLaminate Flooring Pros and Cons
Laminate flooring has been growing in popularity both in Europe and the US in the last several years. To have a quick idea of the success of this relatively new technology, consider that the global market for laminate flooring is expected to reach over 1.9 billion square yards by 2020 (source: Global Industry Analysis, http://www.strategyr.com/pressMCP-1166.asp).…
Read MoreMake Your Home Renovation Green
Thinking to renovate your home? Please do consider going green. Not only do you help to protect the planet through the utilization of eco-friendly green materials, but you will also save a lot of money in the long run. Although the upfront costs of a green home renovation can be a bit higher, owners are…
Read MoreFlooring: Ceramic Tiles or Luxury Vinyl Tiles?
You are so ready for home renovation, now you have been asked to choose between ceramic and vinyl tiles for your flooring by the vendor/contractor. So, what to answer? Appearance may not be the deciding factor, as luxury vinyl tiles perfectly match the calming look of hardwood or luxurious look of ceramic tiles today. Actually,…
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