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Concrete Patio and Walkway Coating Options: What Holds Up Outdoors

June 8, 2026

A lot of homeowners come to us having already looked into epoxy. It's the most familiar name in concrete coatings, it's on the shelf at every hardware store, and it works reasonably well in certain situations. The catch is that patio and walkway concrete isn't one of those situations. Outdoor slabs deal with sun, temperature swings, and ground moisture in ways that cause epoxy to fail within a few seasons, regardless of how carefully it was applied. If you're trying to figure out what will last on your patio or walkway, this guide walks through your options.

Energy Efficient Doors: What They Are and How to Choose the Right One

June 1, 2026

Energy efficient doors reduce heat transfer, limit air leakage, and hold a tighter seal against the frame than older or uninsulated models. That combination keeps your home more comfortable, reduces how hard your HVAC system has to work, and can contribute to better noise reduction and security depending on the door type. Renuity installs energy efficient doors across every major door type, from entry doors to sliding glass to hurricane-rated. This guide covers what drives energy performance so you can make an informed decision.

How to Make Oak Kitchen Cabinets Look Modern

May 26, 2026

Oak cabinets are not dated because they are wood. They are dated because of specific features that were standard in kitchens built during the 1980s and 1990s. Knowing which of those features are in your kitchen matters, because the fix depends on the actual problem. Some updates work well on certain oak kitchens and do almost nothing for others. This guide helps you figure out which situation you are in before you spend money.

Bay vs. Bow Windows: What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for Your Home?

May 18, 2026

Bay and bow windows are often mentioned in the same breath, and from across the street they can look nearly identical. Both project outward from the wall, both bring in more light than a standard flat window, and both create usable space inside a room. But they are built differently, work best in different situations, and come with different installation requirements.

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What Is KOHLER LuxStone? Material, Design Options, and Installation

May 11, 2026

This post covers what KOHLER LuxStone showers are made of, how that material performs compared to the alternatives, what the full system includes, and what installation looks like in practice. If your current shower is showing signs it's time for a replacement and you're trying to make an informed decision, this is where to start.

Peeling and delaminating epoxy garage floor coating exposing bare concrete beneath

The Problems With Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

May 4, 2026

Epoxy has been the default garage floor coating option for decades. Walk into any home improvement store and you'll find rows of kits marketed with before-and-after photos. What those displays don't cover is how epoxy actually behaves once it's on your floor and your car goes back in the garage. Below are the specific ways epoxy fails and the conditions that make those failures likely.

Why Bathtub Resurfacing and Liners Are Not Long-Term Fixes

April 27, 2026

When a bathtub starts to look worn, bathtub resurfacing often looks like the cheaper fix. The finish is dull. Stains won't scrub out. Chips show up around the drain. Rather than replacing the whole tub, many homeowners are told they can reglaze it: strip the old finish, apply a new coating, and get a few more years out of what is already there.

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Standard Window Sizes: A Practical Guide for Window Replacement Projects

April 20, 2026

Replacing windows starts with size. The opening you have determines what will fit, which shapes every other decision from there. This guide covers how standard sizes work, what the dimensions on a spec sheet actually mean once a window is installed, and when custom sizing is the right call.

Garage Wall Ideas: A Planning Guide That Fits Your Space

April 16, 2026

Your garage walls represent more usable storage space than your floor ever will. The average two-car garage has roughly 800 square feet of wall surface. Most of it goes unused while gear piles up on the floor, cars get squeezed out, and the space stops functioning. The problem usually isn't lack of space. It's the absence of a system. This guide walks through how to plan garage wall storage before buying anything, what each system type actually handles, and how to match storage to what you own.

Sand colored walk-in shower in a green bathroom

Shower Kit vs. Full Shower Remodel: Which Is Right for You?

April 13, 2026

Replacing a shower involves more decisions than most homeowners expect going in. The choice between a prefab shower kit and a professional remodel isn't just about budget. It's also about whether a kit will physically fit your space, what condition your current shower is in, and what you actually want the result to look like in five years.

freshly refaced kitchen cabinets and drawers

How to Update Kitchen Cabinets Without Replacing Them: Where to Start

April 9, 2026

Before you call anyone or start pulling up cost estimates, it helps to understand what kind of problem you're actually dealing with. The right update for your kitchen depends on four things: what condition your cabinets are in, how much you want to change, what your doors are made of, and how long you plan to stay in the home.

What Is a Door Jamb? Parts, Common Problems, and When to Replace

April 6, 2026

If you've lived with a door that sticks in summer, won't latch without force, or lets a noticeable draft through despite the weatherstripping looking fine, there's a reasonable chance the door jamb is involved. It's one of those components most people never think about until something goes wrong, at which point it tends to be the last thing they think to check.

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Renuity did an excellent job installing our new shower. The entire process was smooth from start to finish, and the team was professional, courteous, and efficient throughout the installation. The qua...

Wallace R.a week ago

All the people we have dealt with from Renuity from the sales rep, office administration & the installers, have been very good to deal with. On the first day of the installation, they found dry rot un...

David D.3 months ago

This was a very pleasant experience. Lance, my salesperson, was very professional and understood my concerns and needs. Blake and Sebastian, the installers of my new shower remodel, were friendly, har...

Joann P.3 months ago

We have used Renuity Home Improvement (formerly FHIA) five different times, and every experience has been excellent. They replaced the windows in our previous two homes, completed our parents’ two hom...

Shannon R.3 months ago

We are so pleased with our new shower ! The installing crew were friendly, professional and on time. The appearance of the modern shower is so lovely. We would recommend this company 100% if you wa...

Sharlene K.3 months ago

Excellent salesman Wesley was .kind, friendly and knowledgeable...great guy. The brothers were Excellent and beyond, superb work by them and they were fast with the installation. No better place to h...

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We had a roof and windows installed by this company. We had 4 companies we were interviewing. FHIA was the second one we met with. Josh came to our home to present their products and servies to us. I...

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Great workmanship. Great job. The workers was very professional and explained the installation. Clean up after the job was completed. I would definitely recommend this crew to anyone interest. Thanks...

Jawahirlal P.3 months ago

Conde was very nice and professional with his work , and they kept me informed of the job as it went forward. These are nice windows that should be trouble free for a long time. They were thorough thr...

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