If your kitchen is looking a little worse for the wear, but a huge renovation isn’t in your budget, it’s time to do a makeover. You can set whatever budget you’d like, but most of these tips can be achieved for less than a total of $1000, even if you use them all. Feel free [...]
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Cheap Kitchen Makeovers
January 24th, 2012 — Flooring, Handy Man, Hardware, Low Budget, Renovate, Sink, Tile
Refinish Hardwood Floors
January 13th, 2012 — Flooring, Handy Man, Refresh, Seal/Stain, Wood Floors, Woodwork
One way to get the most out of your home is to refinish hardwood floors, restoring them to a much finer look and design. If you bought your floors in a prefabricated style and had them installed by someone else, then you probably do not realize how much more you could get out of your [...]
Choosing a New Flooring
January 12th, 2012 — carpet, Ceramic, concrete, Flooring, Handy Man, Wood Floors
One of the easiest ways to dramatically change a room is by adding new flooring. Although in the past, many of us drifted towards plush carpeting, if you’re planning on selling your home, it’s time to do some rethinking. Any more, thick carpeting is associated with the 80’s and really dates your home. The latest [...]
Dealing with Moisture in the Basement
January 8th, 2012 — Basement, carpet, Flooring, Guest Blogger, Gutters, Handy Man, home improvement, House Damage, Mold, Tile
Moisture in general can cause all kinds of problems in the basement, including mold and the destruction of flooring and wall materials. But how do you prevent moisture or flooding in the first place? There are a few simple steps to stop this problem in its tracks, as well as a few solutions for having [...]
Which Floor Sander for Which Job
December 28th, 2011 — Flooring, Handy Man, Project, Tools, Wood Floors
If you need a floor sander, you’re probably about to refinish a hardwood floor. It’s not an easy do-it-yourself task because the sanders are heavy and in some cases will require two people to lift. It’s labor-intensive in that regard, and strength and endurance are needed to operate the sanders. But when you compare that [...]
DIY Home Flooring Repairs
December 24th, 2011 — Flooring, Handy Man, Repair, Tile, Vinyl Floor, Wood Floors
Methods by which floors are repaired depend entirely on the type of floor you currently have. Factors like the type of floor, and damage severity are important points to consider for repairs. Repairing Ceramic Tile Nothing ruins a kitchen or bathroom floor like a chipped or cracked tile. Luckily, ceramic tile as a floor is [...]
How to Weatherproof Your Deck
December 22nd, 2011 — Aesthetics, Clean, Deck, Flooring, Outside, Seal/Stain, Yard
Adding a deck can be a great way to increase the overall value of your home, but taking care of it is a whole other matter. Unless you purchased pre-sealed wood, you are going to have to take the time to maintain your deck, or your investment will quickly go to pieces. Here are some [...]
3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Home
December 15th, 2011 — Curb Appeal, Flooring, Handy Man, Walls
There are a wide variety of different things that you can do to improve your home. There are probably dozens of small steps that could be taken today to enrich the quality of your home. Here are three simple ways to improve your home, which can be accomplished in as little as a single weekend. [...]
How to Remove Old Carpeting
October 14th, 2011 — carpet, Flooring, Handy Man
Whether you are ready to replace an old, stained carpet, or you want to completely redo your flooring, it is vital to make sure that you know how to properly remove carpet. By using the right techniques, you’ll be assured of saving not only time, but your floors will go through a lot less damage. [...]
What Type of Heat System Right for You?
October 9th, 2011 — Flooring, Handy Man, Heating
Even though winter is the farthest thing from many minds right now, this is the perfect time to start thinking about your heating options. As heating oil and propane costs skyrocket, many homeowners are starting to think about different ways that they can save money on their heating costs. Here is a quick overview of [...]
