
Changing the look of a bathroom can raise the value of a home. There are many ways to cut […]
Changing the look of a bathroom can raise the value of a home. There are many ways to cut […]
There are many rewards to renovating and updating your home. Everyone loves to see the final results but may […]
The master bathroom is often a room that people overlook when it comes to style. Your bathroom is more […]
Everyone likes to have a space in their home that they can relax. However, many people forget that their […]
Bathrooms are a major part of a home’s attractiveness and functionality, but fixing them up can be costly. The […]
The bathroom in your home is a room that is necessary. This means that it has to be kept […]
When you have to replace your roof, there are many factors you need to consider. The most important factor […]
Getting a new roof is a big part of owning a home. It costs quite a bit of money, […]
If you are dealing with outdated flooring in your home, there are several different ways to remedy the situation. […]
The flooring throughout your home can really improve the entire appearance of each room. If you have children, you […]
Applying a fresh coat of paint does wonders to brighten up both inside and outside of your home. Many real estate agents highly recommend a new coat of paint when preparing to sell a home. There are many different paint products and applications available today so be sure to read the manufacturer’s instruction label and safety warnings on the paint can. One issue in particular is “prepping” the surface. It must be clean and free of any dirt, dust, grime, oil etc. Providing a clean surface for […]
Here’s a tip for removing wooden windows (horizontal slide). The windows had frame channels on the bottom that rests on wooden rails (in the middle), while the top had trims on the outside to keep them aligned properly. Needless to say the fit was tight and would not allow for a “lift and tilt” removal. I decided to cut the rail in half diagonally. Using a flat bar I lifted both rail and window off the frame. Prior to reinstallation, I used a cheap candle wax (white) […]
My rental house has a lot of jalousie windows which is good for natural cooling throughout the house. But not so good when it comes to repairs or replacements. You can find many of these parts at your local hardware store or online. What I had to deal with mostly was broken levers! It seems like the weak point was the lever handle/attachment. Since I was new to this type of fixing, I decided to take off a bracket (lever side) and have a local screen/window shop replace the […]
When replacing door hinges, you may see spacers being used to help for a good fit. These spacers are important and should not be discarded unless unusable. I’ve seen a number of them being used while doing renovation work on my rental home. Some were old and fell apart when I removed the old hinges. At first I thought it was a waste of time to keep or replace them. Then I learned why it was used. Without the spacers the door hinge sat too deep (door, door frame […]
Getting a home improvement project done is something you may have to deal with from time to time. If you are wondering what you must do to plan out your home improvement project, then this article can help you to do that. Read along carefully and you will be able to get your project done quickly and properly. Mentally prepare for the home improvement project that you’re going to be doing. This is going to take you some time, and you are going to need to be […]