Toilet Choices – Don’t Flush Good Money Away

Toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption. Older, inefficient toilets are a major source of wasted water in many homes. Replacing these toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets (products that meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s criteria for water efficient usage) could save nearly 11 gallons per toilet in your home every day!

Ask the Contractor – Leaky Toilet

I have to jiggle the handle to get my toilet to stop running. How can I fix this? Toilet leaks are caused for multiple reasons. The first thing to check is to see if the handle is loose. If so, it can be tightened from inside the tank. Another cause could be the chain...

Time to Plan Your Outdoor Living Area

As spring approaches, thoughts turn to outdoor living for many homeowners. Sunrooms and screened porches have traditionally been special spaces for family activities where they can enjoy the benefits of the outdoors without putting up with insects. The light-filled...

HGTV Features TrendMark Remodel

A TrendMark kitchen remodel for a Cary couple was recently featured on HGTV’s Bang For Your Buck, a reality-based program comparing recent home renovations within a designated market. Each episode features one room from three different households in the same city at...