A HOMEOWNER GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL MICROGRID TECHNOLOGY

 

THE BEST OF WESTEDGE DESIGN FAIR 2024

 

OME’S SMART KNOB 2.0: SAFETY & INDEPENDENCE DELIVERED IN A BOX

 

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COLORS FOR YOUR HOME

 

WHY ITALIAN DESIGN LEADS THE WAY IN LUXURY INTERIORS

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECLAIMED WOOD FLOORING

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHOWER FLOORING

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUES TO LOOK FOR IN OLDER RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

 

HOW TO INTEGRATE SATELLITE TABLES IN YOUR HOME CREATIVELY

 

A BRIEF HOMEOWNER’S GUIDE TO HVAC MAINTENANCE

 

AN EXPERT APPROACH TO DESIGNING A SPECTACULAR HOME BAR

 

A DESIGN RECAP OF THE 2024 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE

 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME WILDFIRE RESILIENT

 

HOME DESIGN TRENDS FROM THE BEST OF SUBURBAN ORANGE COUNTY

 

BENEFITS OF HIGH QUALITY, BUY IT FOR LIFE GARDENING TOOLS

 

DISCOVER THE AEROBROOM: YOUR NEW FAVORITE CURB APPEAL TOOL

 

5 REMODELING MISTAKES THAT CAN DECREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE

 

PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE 2024: A TUDOR KITCHEN COMES TO LIFE

 

DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM THE 2024 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN

 

CREATIVE WAYS TO USE AN EXTRA ROOM IN YOUR HOME

 

YARD SHAME NO MORE: INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS FROM NHS 2024

 

INVENTIVE HOME WELLNESS PRODUCTS FROM THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW

 

5 HOME UPGRADES YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS YEAR

 

WANT A BETTER OUTDOOR SPACE? START BY RESTORING YOUR PATIO FURNITURE

 

4 VALUABLE FEATURES YOUR HOME GARAGE SHOULD HAVE

 

THE NEW AMERICAN HOME 2024: INDOOR-OUTDOOR TRANSFORMABLE WARMTH

 

LATEST HOUSING TRENDS: BARBENHIEMER, BLUE ZONES, BASE CAMPS & MORE

 

6 IMPORTANT REASONS TO UPGRADE YOUR ROOF IN 2024

 

6 POWERFUL REASONS DECLUTTERING CAN MAKE YOUR HOME HEALTHY & HAPPY

 

5 SIMPLE TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL

 

WANT SOLAR? FOLLOW THESE 5 STEPS TO AFFORDABLE ENERGY!

 

HOW TO CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT IN 10 EASY STEPS

 

IS CO-HOMEOWNERSHIP THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM?

 

VIRTUAL WINDOWS: BRILLIANT FAKERY THAT WILL MAKE YOUR HOME BETTER

 

FISHER & PAYKEL: INNOVATIVE KITCHEN TECH YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEED

 

HOW TO PREVENT BEING LIABLE FOR HOME CONTRACTOR INJURIES

 

TOP 10 TRENDING AMENITIES AND FEATURES OF LUXURY CONDOS

 

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM THE “CREEPING” THREAT OF PHROGGING

 

15 VALUABLE RED FLAGS TO LOOK FOR DURING HOME SHOWINGS

 

HOW TO PREVENT HOMEOWNER TARGETED IDENTITY THEFT

 

HOW TO MAKE PESTS LEAVE YOUR GARDEN SAFELY & NATURALLY

 

WHY DETACHED ZERO LOT LINE HOMES ARE BECOMING POPULAR

 

HOW TO AVOID THE MOST COMMON HOMEOWNER SCAMS

 

HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL & PEACEFUL OUTDOOR OASIS

 

FIRE INSURANCE CANCELED? HERE ARE VIABLE OPTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS

 

BEST ROOF TYPES TO PREVENT STORM DAMAGE

 

TOP 10 HVAC TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE HOME MARKET

 

AGING IN PLACE RENOVATIONS THAT ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

 

7 NEW INNOVATIONS IN NEW HOME BUILDING

 

DIRT LOCKER: DIY SUSTAINABLE EROSION CONTROL LANDSCAPING

 

10 BASIC SKILLS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD DEVELOP

 

10 VIRTUAL HOME SERVICES EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW

 

10 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW

 

Buying, Selling, Maintaining, Renovating, Monetizing & Enjoying!

 

Innovation for Homeowners by Topic

Real Estate | Maintenance | Renovations | Finances | Safety & Protection | Enjoying Your Home


 

Innovative Real Estate Topics & Trends

Home Buying | Home SellingPre-Sale Renovations | Home Inspections Tech | Remote Working | Aging In Place

Virtual Staging | Virtual Tours | Virtual Renovations | All-Cash Offers | Multigenerational Living | ADUs


 

Innovative Home Maintenance Topics & Trends

Home Maintenance | Hiring ContractorsHome Services | DIY | Prevention | Virtual Repairs

Non-Invasive PlumbingHome Inspections | How-To | Lawn Care | Landscaping | Water Damage

Home Warranties | Utilities | Winter Living | Prescriptive Maintenance | Learning & Developing Skills


 

Innovative Home Renovation Topics & Trends

Home Renovations | Renovation ContractsHiring & Managing Contractors | Inspiration

Design | Home DécorADUs | Aging In Place | Home Offices | New Home Products

Virtual Renovations | Pre-Sale Renovations | Transformable Design| Renovation Safety


 

Innovative Home Finance & Monetization Topics & Trends

Mortgages | BudgetingCost-Savings | Energy Efficiency

Ways to Monetize Your Home | Rental Income | Shared Equity Contracts | Storage Income


 

Innovative Home Safety & Protection Topics & Trends

Legal Matters | Homeowner Liability | Health Issues | Hiring Contractors | Prevention

Home Inspections | InsuranceDisaster Resistant Homes | Homeowner Conflicts of Interest

Assistive Technology | Firescaping | Mail & Delivery Protection | Check Washing | Fake Reviews | Fireplaces


 

Innovative Ways to Enjoy Your Home

Home Entertaining | Gardening | Indoor-Outdoor Living | Home Décor | Transformable Design

Home Shows | Cooking | Shopping | Holidays | Music | Upcycling | Home Wellness | Wine & Spirits

How to Plan & Manage a Renovation Successfully
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PURGULA’S MISSION

Our mission is to align passionately with homeowners and to help them connect with the best in the industry: designers, contractors, vendors, shops, and service providers. We are here to educate, inspire and support throughout your own homeowner experiences.  

Budgeting For A Renovation

Creating a realistic budget and managing expenses for your renovation is an imperative strategy to prevent or mitigate cost overruns. By investing the time upfront in planning activity and consistently monitoring expenditures throughout the duration of your project, you can substantially minimize financial surprises throughout the process.

KEY RESOURCES

Check out these resource pages to plan your next project or discover the latest innovation in all phases of homeownership. Renovations Pre-Sale Renovations Interior Design Home Wellness Homeowners Insurance Home Improvement Shows Proptech for Homeowners Homeowner Glossary
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8 Essentials For A HOME RENOVATION Contract

1. Scope of Work

Define your scope of work clearly and carefully to eliminate questions or ambiguity once your project begins. Define terms when necessary…

2. Payment

How, when and how much you should pay the contractor should be explicitly defined in the contract…

3. Indemnification

An indemnity clause may protect a homeowner from liability should someone become injured on his property during the construction project…

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