Wainscoting Returning to Saint George
Wainscoting is returning to newly remodeled homes in St. George. Wainscoting is a covering on the wall usually from the floor to about waist high made up of wood or plastic. Wainscoting was originally used to help insulate cold cement homes. In recent years wainscoting is coming back through interior design for decorative intent. Rennovations…
Read MoreMildew Odor in Southern Utah
Temperatures are rising and drying out most areas of southern Utah, however there may be residual odor from mildew that is leaving your home smelly. There are areas of your home that received more than average amounts of moisture this winter and spring, and then were left damp for long periods of time before hot…
Read MoreIronman in St. George
The Ford Ironman came to St. George Utah this last week bringing in athletes and viewers from across the nation and around the world. With St. George receiving publicity from the Ironman, our town has now made a visible mark worldwide and is no longer known just as the little town on the bottom corner…
Read MoreStone Façade for Saint George Home
Repainting your aging Saint George home is a nice way to spruce things up, but adding a stone façade to your home will instantly beautify and update it while giving it an elegant look. Having any part of your home constructed from solid stone can be pricey and difficult to add to an existing home.…
Read MoreDefensible Space for Homes in Dry Southern Utah
As we approach a high fire season in Southern Utah caused from dry conditions and lightning, we remember stories of homes destroyed from not having defensible space. Defensible space is that area within thirty feet of your home. This area should only consist of plants that are low and not easy to catch on fire.…
Read MoreReplacing Leaky Faucets in Your St. George Home
Replacing a leaky faucet in your St. George home is important to keep your money from going down the drain. If you had one faucet that was only leaking ten drips a minute, that is still a loss of just under a gallon of water a day. It may not seem a lot, however that…
Read MoreTermites in Southern Utah
One of the last thing a homeowner in Southern Utah wants to hear is the word “termites.” Termites can reap havoc on the structure of a home by eating away at the very walls that keep the home standing. With new laws in place regarding termite eradication, getting rid of them can cost a homeowner…
Read MoreSt. George Skylights
The best way to increase lighting in your St. George home without increasing your monthly electric bill is to add skylights to bring in more natural light. St. George has an abundance of sunshine that should not be taken for granted. There is little reason to turn on a light in your home as long…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Sewage Damage in Basement Bathroom
If there were ever sewage backup in your Southern Utah neighborhood, one of the first places to receive damage would be your basement bathroom. Gravity takes its toll-and sewage- to the lowest levels in your home first. Toilets, sinks and bathtubs can backup leaving you with a smelly and dangerous disaster. Sewage damage can pose…
Read MoreStranded hikers in Zion National Park
You may have heard of the stranded hikers in Zion National Park this last week and are reminded of the dangers that can come from exploring this desert wonderland. If you adequately prepare for an adventure in Zion or any other state and national park that surround the St. George Valley, you can continue to…
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