Are you in the middle of a large home renovation and you’re wondering how in the world you are going to replace 200 square feet of fine porcelain tiles? It’s a complicated yet not impossible task. If that’s your first attempt at home improvement, pay close attention to choosing the right tools. Remodeling your house…
You know you want to sell your home, and you know you want to get more than what you paid when you originally bought the house. Unfortunately, you’re not sure what you can do to increase your home value. You can get the ideal market-ready home by doing a few DIY home improvement projects. These…
Water damage is becoming one of the most common reasons for home damage, especially if you live in such sensitive areas as throughout Florida in the US, for example. Combined with other water-related weather, the relentless tropical storms down here are capable of dumping copious amounts of water, up to ten inches, in a single day. That’s…
Owning a home is a significant investment and it is important to take good care of it. Your home is a reflection of you and you should always make sure it is in the best shape. The exterior surfaces of your home are exposed to sunlight and moisture and this could be its worst enemy….
A garage is a place that most men or somewhat technical individuals like to spend most of their time. The chamber is a beautiful place to store your vehicle, machine, tools and equipment, things that you do not need, sporting equipment, amongst many other things. Some people, however, do not put much effort into keeping…
Whether you’re a new homeowner or an experienced do-it-yourself guru, heat loss is a commonly overlooked issue you should know about that could be costing you unnecessary expenses on your heating bill. Heat loss refers to heat escaping from inside the home to the outside, typically through the roof, windows, doors, and floors. This article…
Most home improvement projects do not necessarily need hiring professionals. You can actually undertake these projects yourself. However, you need the right power tools and some knowledge on how to use these tools. If you do not have the right tools, home improvement can be very frustrating and hard to accomplish. Out there, there are…
If you find yourself feeling a little cramped in your home, then it is time to take a look at some of the untapped real estate that you may have right under your nose! We are, of course, referring to your garage, which is typically a cluttered dumping ground for everything that doesn’t quite belong…
If you are renovating your home, you will get a lot of waste from the process. It is prudent to ensure that this waste is disposed properly as leaving it lying around could pose a threat to people and animals. While renovating your home, you will realize that you have many items you don’t need…
The last thing you want is to be bothered by pests in your home during the hot weather. Some pests, such as cockroaches, are resilient and can be a problem no matter what the weather is like. However, you are more likely to experience a serious pest problem when the temperature is warm, especially if…
Your garden furniture has spent the winter sheltering from rain, wind and the cold under a protective cover or in the dry confines of a shed or garage. With spring on the doorstep, now is the time to clean off the cobwebs and the detritus of winter. Restore garden furniture in four easy steps. You…
Summer is here, everyone! To some, it means time to carry out some outdoor activities. But for homeowners, it means time to complete necessary home improvements around the house. Choosing the right renovations is key. This will ensure that you recoup most of your initial investment back. Choose the wrong renovation projects, however, and all…