In-Ground Pool Types
Summer isn’t too far off. If you are planning on [...]
What steps should I take to get my home ready for summer?
Getting your home ready for the summer is not only about taking out lawn chairs, uncovering outdoor dining tables and mowing your lawn. It also requires a significant amount of manual labor. As the warm weather approaches, so do the weeds, heavy rain and the arrival of annoying bugs and mosquitos. This year’s cycle of cicadas will surely add to, and further complicate the preparation of your outdoor space
Why should my contractor provide me a certificate of insurance before starting work?
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document provided by [...]
Do I Need A Formal Written Contract When I Hire A Contractor?
Whether it is something you want, don’t want or are not sure if you need, it is the legal responsibility of a licensed contractor, doing work within the five boroughs of New York City, to provide their clients a contract when providing a home improvement service. When discussing your project with a contractor, they should follow up with a written estimate, which clearly states their business name, physical street address, phone number and NYC Home Improvement Contractors license number.
What are the implications of hiring an unlicensed or uninsured contractor?
You have saved for years preparing for your home remodeling [...]
How Can I Make Sure My Swimming Pool Is Electrically Safe?
More than ever, homeowners are choosing a “staycation” this year and are investing in their backyards, where health and social safety can be maintained. Whether homeowners are installing a backyard kitchen, swimming pool, hot tub or jacuzzi, the outdoor living scene has taken the home improvement industry to a new level.
Lifeguarding can be a great way to earn money this summer
Summer is not only a break from school, it is [...]
When is the right time to close my pool?
Did you know closing your pool too early can be [...]
7th Annual Home Improvement Expo March 10-11 At Staten Island Mall
Free exhibition to feature remodeling contractors and home service providers [...]
What Do I Need To Know About Closing My Pool For The Winter?
Labor Day has come and gone, and the Summer of [...]