Some of us like to find homes that we can move straight into with little thought, while others prefer to opt for a fixer-upper. No matter what you are choosing, you still might want to jump in and complete a few quick renovations before you move in with your furniture, be it choosing the cheapest laminate floors for your ground floor or slapping some paint on the wall. Here are some of the … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Renovations You Can Make to a New Home BEFORE You Move In!
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The Top Tips for Home Renovating
You buy a home, it's exactly what you want - several years go by and one day you look around and go, "I need to revamp the decor, redecorate, update, something!" Then, as you think about all the various DIY kinds of projects you are looking at, you start feeling a little apprehensive if not downright scared. It doesn't have to be this way! Renovations or just revamping your house can be … [Read more...] about The Top Tips for Home Renovating
Nail Guns, Explained
Nail guns make driving nails easy – no more drilling guide holes or wrangling shifting pieces while trying to hammer a nail in place by hand. With a nail gun, you can just whack a nail in quickly and move on to the next. Whether you’re erecting a fence, laying flooring, hanging paneling, or building your own cabinets and furniture, you need a nail gun. The fact of the matter is you probably … [Read more...] about Nail Guns, Explained
3 Ways to Speed Up Your Home Sale
Selling your property is a notoriously long process. A lot of people go through this each year, and it can take many months in some cases, making the sale of their home a very big part of their lives. While this sort of sale can take a long time, there are plenty of ways to speed it up. Photo by Wynand van Poortvliet on Unsplash By following these three tips, you can cut your … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Speed Up Your Home Sale
Home Repair Jobs You Shouldn’t Do Yourself
Many people enjoy the challenge of going DIY. However, there are some cases where it can be best to leave it to the pros rather than attempting it oneself. Here are just a few home repairs that you probably shouldn’t take on yourself. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Electrical work Unless you’ve had training with electrics, you should probably leave anything electrical well alone. … [Read more...] about Home Repair Jobs You Shouldn’t Do Yourself
What To Do With Furniture During a Huge Home Remodel
You’ve been working toward this home remodel for so long, you can’t believe it’s finally happening. In just a week or two, your contractor and their labor force will be crawling all over your home, knocking down walls and installing new cabinets to create the home of your dreams. There’s just one problem: What are you going to do with all your stuff? Most contractors advise homeowners to … [Read more...] about What To Do With Furniture During a Huge Home Remodel
5 Easy Rules to Follow to Create the Perfect Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Climate change is the hottest of hot topics at the moment, with climate change protests taking place in many different cities around the world. For those of us with families, it’s certainly a subject we should all be taking seriously and doing more for the environment in our own homes. With many US states experiencing some of the worst droughts in years, the amount of water we all use is coming … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Rules to Follow to Create the Perfect Eco-Friendly Bathroom
Overview of DIY & Builders Waste Disposal Ideas
This is the perfect season to begin those DIY projects or home additions. First order of business is to come up with a game plan to not only gather the materials discarded from your job, but how to dispose of them properly once you are done with your project. Just as a construction company needs to be responsible for removing all of the waste that is produced at each job, you need to have an … [Read more...] about Overview of DIY & Builders Waste Disposal Ideas
How to Do a Background Check on a Home Contractor
Your home is in itself a costly purchase. There is no question to that. In fact, many young professionals spend a good chunk of their lives saving up for the home of their dreams. But expenses or cash outs don’t really stop the moment you put a residential property under your name. You have to understand that when you own a house, the task of maintaining it and keeping it in good condition falls … [Read more...] about How to Do a Background Check on a Home Contractor
Affordable Home Renovations That Can Help You Update Your Space
As a homeowner, it can seem like there are endless projects to be done around your house. From large projects to small touch-ups, the “To Do” list can be endless. Full tear-out renovations projects are a dream for many people but do not necessarily work easily with your budget. The largest priority with any home reno project is to make a worthwhile investment that will give you a decent return … [Read more...] about Affordable Home Renovations That Can Help You Update Your Space
5 Things to Consider Before Doing ANY Home Improvement
When you’ve lived long enough in your home, you start to think that changes have to be made in order to best suit the needs of the family. You realize there are better ways to maximize your home space and keep things in shape and efficient for the kind of lifestyle you want. It can be exciting to embark on this home project. Taking on a major renovation needs a lot of patience, determination and … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Consider Before Doing ANY Home Improvement
6 Ways to Fix Your Home’s Curb Appeal
If you own an older home, chances are it still has that Leave it to Beaver or The Brady Bunch feel to it. Chances are, it’s time to change that appearance. Your neighbors may be thinking the same thing. There are a number of things you can do to improve the appearance of your home’s exterior. These are just a few of them. Cut Back the Greenery One of the quickest things you can do is trim back … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Fix Your Home’s Curb Appeal
