Remodeling Your Home For Less Money

To keep the water pipes under your home from freezing in the winter months, use foam pipe insulation to keep the cold air from seizing your pipes with ice. This pre-slit black foam slips easily onto your copper or PVC pipes, and you can secure it with duct tape.

It is your responsibility as a homeowner to verify that a contractor really is insured if he or she claims to be. You can simply call their insurance company and let them know that you are considering hiring them for a home improvement job and wanted to verify that their insurance was current and valid. Continue reading