There are three common areas in your Gulf Shores home where energy is probably being lost. These energy saving tips focus on entry doors, windows, and your attic access. These are the three most common problem areas. You can correct and insulate problem areas by following these tips… . We have more Gulf Shores home […]

Thinking about selling your Gulf Shores home? Typically Spring is the time of the year you'd be putting it on the market. But if you're like most people, there's probably a lot of things you need to do in order to get your Gulf Shores home in shape to sell. So why not use the […]

Like it or not, we all live in a digital age. But now, smart gadgets for your Gulf Shores home are making things inside your home completely controllable outside of your home, using your smart phone. Living in Digital Times technology editor Andrea Smith discusses some of her favorite gadgets for the ultimate connected home. […]

More and more Gulf Shores homebuyers are looking for homes with greater smart home technology that will control their home's appliances, lighting, and systems. Indeed, more than 70 percent of about 2,000 adults recently surveyed say they wish they could just control something in their home from their mobile device, according to Lowe's 2014 Smart […]

As a family grows, often the needs of the family change, which is why many homeowners consider remodeling. By completing a Gulf Shores home remodeling project, you have the benefit of staying in the home you love. But before you decide to take on a home remodeling project, here are a few questions you'll want […]

Your Gulf Shores home improvement projects don't have to cost you a fortune, but neglecting them just might. Summer is in full swing now, and it's time to be tackling those outdoor Gulf Shores home improvement chores that you put off all winter. Here are some things to consider doing right now, and some ideas […]

Everyone knows about spring cleaning, although many never seem to get around to it. If you've sworn an oath to really get your Gulf Shores home cleaned up this year, we have some things you need to include on your Gulf Shores home spring cleaning list. Gulf Shores Home Spring Cleaning To Do List: Sell […]

January and February housing numbers were down, blamed primarily on bad weather across the country. A question on a lot of people's minds is, will the Gulf Shores home improvement business suffer as a result of the slowdown in housing? Digital Risk managing partner Jeff Taylor tells TheStreet's Joe Deaux the slowdown in the housing […]

When it comes to Gulf Shores home security, you have three options. Hire an outside company and pay for a monthly monitoring fee, do it yourself, or don't have any home security at all. We don't think the third option is a very good one, and the first option can get expensive. Here are some […]

Doing a home repair job yourself can save you a ton of money. But if you're not careful, it can cost you even more than hiring a professional to do the same home repair job for you. Here are some "Do it Yourself" mistakes you need to avoid if you really want to save money […]