Matt Lee's (Rise Up Local) Blog

Our homes are an extension of ourselves, and for many, that includes how they look. So naturally, we want our properties to look brand new and have tons of gorgeous perks that would make others jealous: but it can be hard to know where to start, and so much construction is overly difficult. These...

Every year, Remodeling Magazine publishes a Cost vs. Value Report to help homeowners analyze which renovation projects will yield the highest average return on investment in terms of increased resale value to the property.Year after year, there is one renovation project that consistently yields h...

If you are like many people, the safer-at-home protocols established across the country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused your interest in home improvement to increase.  Whether it be simple, DIY projects or more extensive renovations that you had been putting off due to a lack of ...

Interior design renovation for commercial spaces usually gets limited to just a handful of quirks. It's either funky furniture color, fun paintings, or interesting layout choices: but there's more to the interior of a building than that!1. Custom Tables To Show Off Unique PersonalityNothing can s...

It’s no secret that the housing market has been wild for the last year. From home prices skyrocketing to some houses staying on the market for 20 days less than the average before this year. If you want to make sure that your property sells quickly and for the amount of money you want: you're not...

Whether you grow fresh produce or you're a rancher with dozens of cattle: nearly every agricultural building has the same basic needs. Although the purpose will be different, and the amount of use the building gets will vary, the structure needs to stand up against most things to function well. T...

Keeping employees safe on the job is essential for any food processing plant to experience success. Not only is job site safety a top priority that companies are responsible for, but providing a safer workplace can also help employees produce their best work, ultimately saving time, money, stress...

Bamboo is one of the best materials around for building a deck. Not only is fused bamboo durable, stylish, and affordable, it’s also one of the most eco-friendly materials around. If you can get bamboo from a high-quality supplier, it won’t have any harmful preservatives in it like CCA or ACQ, no...

Real estate prices are surging once again, with more people shopping for homes than homes on the market. Fortunately, the answer that's always been there is still available to people: multi-family housing buildings are rising. There are more renters and condo owners than ever before, and with tha...

Homeowners associations have an important job that comes at a huge value to the residents in their neighborhood. By upkeep the grounds, and offering amenities everyone would want, a good HOA can boost the property value of some homes by over a hundred thousand dollars. Residents pay their monthly...