Bathrooms are one of the most popular areas in a home to remodel, right along with kitchens. Should you decide to remodel your bathroom on your own, there are a few things you’ll want to consider to ensure the project goes off without a hitch. Take a look at six of the most common mistakes …
Continue ReadingHow to Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether our Covid time of staying at home or the bustling housing market is the reason, it seems Americans have caught the remodeling bug. Experts project, in fact, that in the last half of 2021 some $332 billion will be spent on home improvements. Maybe you’ve looked around your own home and wondered what increases …
Continue Reading5 Things to Look for when Hiring a Contractor
You’ve finally decided to commit to that bath remodel you’ve been putting off for far too long. But unless you are a highly skilled laborer, you’ll need to hire a bathroom renovation contractor before work can begin. And while finding a price point that fits within your budget is important, it shouldn’t be the lone …
Continue ReadingYou’ve Booked a Window Replacement. Now What?
Whether it’s a project you’ve been putting off for a while or one you just recently noticed needs to be done, you’ve taken that giant first step of scheduling a window replacement. So now what? How do you prepare for new window installation? You may have a few days or even weeks before the installation …
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient (and Save the Earth!)
“Hey, shut that door! Are we trying to air condition the whole neighborhood? We’ve definitely all heard that one before. In fact, it may even be the original “Dad Joke.” But all kidding aside, every year, American homes waste about 61% of the energy they consume. Much of this energy consumption goes to powering standby …
Continue ReadingThe 3 Types of Exterior Door Materials – Which Is Right for Your Home?
There are many reasons why you might be looking to replace one or more exterior doors at your home. Maybe your front door is looking a little worse for wear and is dragging down your home’s curb appeal. Or, maybe you’re trying to maximize your home’s energy efficiency and your old exterior doors just aren’t …
Continue ReadingHealthcare Hero Spotlight: DeAnn Huff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 9, 2020) – West Shore Home is proud to announce that DeAnn Huff will be the recipient of a brand new shower from West Shore Home! DeAnn was selected during West Shore Home’s Healthcare Heroes event. This event recognized healthcare professionals and first responders who have worked tirelessly to keep their communities healthy …
Continue ReadingThink Twice Before Having Your Tub Reglazed
When it comes time to revamp their bathtubs, many homeowners are tempted by the idea of reglazing rather than replacing their tubs. It seems easy enough—the tub’s already in place, so why not just apply a new layer of glaze? It’s just like slapping on a fresh coat of paint, right? Actually, no… it’s not …
Continue ReadingBlack Mold: Risks and Removal
Black mold is a common name for Stachybotrys chartarum. It’s one of the most toxic molds because it can grow in households and is extremely dangerous to humans. It’s very common for mold to be found in bathrooms. One obvious reason why is that there is a lot of stream, humidity and water in the …
Continue ReadingTHE DANGERS OF BLACK MOLD
Black mold is common occurrence in bathrooms, but did you know it can have serious effects on your health? Yes, that dark little line of black mold in your grout can be causing you and your family health problems! We want you to be safe and informed, so here is what you need to know …
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