Making the Most of Your Attic Storage Space
April 16, 2013 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Columbia SC Real Estate, DIY, General Real Estate Information, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Renovations
Ventilation, insulation, and efficient use of space are key factors in attic storage.
A home’s style and vintage often dictate to what extent an attic can be used for attic storage. Read more
Noisy Neighbors? Solutions for Creating Sound Barriers
October 5, 2012 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, DIY, Home Maintenance, Homeowners
It’s a common complaint among city-dwellers that the walls and floors separating one apartment from another allow sounds from one side to pass too easily through to the other.
Loss of acoustical privacy hasn’t been a grievance in the suburbs until recently; as land prices increase, lots are getting smaller and houses are getting closer together. Houses are also getting closer to the street and its associated noise pollution. Read more
10 Home Winterization Musts
January 20, 2012 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, DIY, General Real Estate Information, Homeowners, Renovations
It’s been a mild winter throughout most of the country so far. That means we still have time to run through a foul-weather checklist. Here are 10 “must do’s” to have a warm, cozy and safe winter.
1. Check attic insulation. A foot of blown-in or batt insulation (R-38) in the attic reduces heat transfer from heated interior space to the great outdoors. This is a do-it-yourself job. If your attic is not insulated, blow in or roll out 12 inches of loose or batt insulation. If the amount of insulation is less than 12 inches, simply roll out unfaced fiberglass batts over the existing insulation to create a heavier thermal blanket. This is a case where more is better. Make sure to leave soffit vents unobstructed. Read more
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