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February 9th, 2012 — Aesthetics, concrete, Curb Appeal, Driveway, Guest Blogger, Handy Man, home improvement, House Paint, Landscape, Light Fixtures, Outside, Yard
It’s no secret that a house’s curb appeal can make a tremendous impact on its resale prospects. Although we always tell ourselves not to judge a book by its cover, it’s only human nature to assess something upon the first impression we form. Even if a story is great, we’re less likely to give it [...]
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February 5th, 2012 — Handy Man, home improvement, Project
Fixing up your very own home with some easy home improvement projects can be enjoyable as well as profitable, even when you are only making a few easy home improvement changes in your space. There are several different touches that you can implement to your bathroom or your kitchen in order to add value into [...]
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Is Wreckovating Worth It? If you are considering changing your home, it is important to decide if “wreck-o-vating” or the process of completely tearing apart a room and redoing it entirely is worth the effort. There are many opponents to wreckovating, but in some cases, this style of renovating may be necessary. Here is...... -
Quick and Inexpensive Kitchen Updates Everyone knows that the heart of the home can be found within the kitchen. As a result, you need to make a top priority out of turning your kitchen into a beautiful and comfortable space. Believe it or not, it does not need to be taxing or expensive for you...... -
The Do-It-Yourselfer’s Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement Every year, thousands of people try to take on home improvement projects and end up failing. Why? They don’t have the information they need to succeed! It’s just that simple. If you want to feel the incredible rush that comes with completing your own household projects, you need this information!...... -
Gutted! By Lawrence LaRose If you’re thinking about buying an old house to restore, stop right now and buy this book. It is the absolute epitome of what you should not do, and it may even make you change your mind. Anyone interested in home improvement horror stories will love this book, and there...... - Big Book of Home How To By Better Homes and Gardens When it comes to dealing with the authority on home improvement, you can’t much better than Better Homes and Gardens. For decades they have been helping and inspiring home owners throughout the world. Let’s see if their latest book is worth the money and if it can help you with......
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December 27th, 2011 — Garden, Handy Man, House Paint, House Value, Landscape, Outside
As the housing market continues to struggle, many homeowners are looking into ways to increase the value of their homes. However, a common issue that keeps these homeowners from making improvement is the lack of availability on home improvement loans, and a lack of available funding. Luckily, there are many small fixes that can be [...]
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Three Ways to Fix Up Your House - The Outside If you are trying to find some quick and inexpensive ways to get the outside of your house shaped up, there are numerous options. We’re going to cover three of the best that can transform any home into a showpiece, with a minimal investment of time, effort and money. You...... -
Solar Screens Solar Screens are the perfect window treatment for your living rooms, family rooms, media rooms, or any form of entertainment room. Also known as solar shades, solar screens offer the ultimate in technology for light control while still providing great, stylish looks. In terms of operation, solar screens are very...... -
Benefits of Home Warranty Policies Homeowners typically want to protect all that they own and this usually means purchasing an insurance policy for their home and valuables. However, this will not provide any assistance if something just stops working or if something in the home is damaged as a result of typical use. In this...... - Review of Ty's Tricks by Ty Pennington Since tomorrow is July 4th, I've decided to take it off. There will be no blog post tomorrow which is why the book review is today instead of Friday. Have a great weekend everyone! If you're into do it yourself television, you've undoubtedly heard of Ty Pennington. He's been on......
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Budget Decoration Tips: Use What You Have One of the most popular budget decoration tips is to use paint over other materials, because paint is cheaper and more easily changed. But if you want to be even better to your budget than dipping in to buy several gallons of paint, there are many ways you can use......
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November 22nd, 2011 — Aesthetics, Handy Man, Repair, Walls
Holes in the wall are pretty shocking when it happens, but luckily, this is a fix that most people can do on their own. There are a few exceptions, such as if the hole is overly large or if there may be underlying damage that is structural. However, in most cases, you can easily fix [...]
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7 Ways to Help Get Your Security Deposit Back Moving is usually stressful, but you can help yourself a little by making sure you get your security deposit back. There are a number f things you can do to help leave your rental in tip top shape and ensure that you have that 'extra; money coming your way. Thoroughly...... - Review of Drywall Pro Tips For Hanging and Finishing John Wagner's book on Drywall tips is incredibly useful and is well suited for beginners or those with a modicum of do it yourself experience. Experts probably won't get much out of it, but for its intended audience, it definitely hits all the right notes. Even if you're not planning......
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Repairing Cracks in Walls If you have an older home that has some structural damage, or if you are starting to notice tiny cracks in the walls, the time to fix these is now, before they get any worse. If the crack is serious, you may need to get the help of a professional,...... -
How to Fix an Interior Door Interior doors are usually not made of the best materials, and even the nicest homes may have simple hollow core doors. Since these doors are in high use areas, they can frequently have issues, such as hinge wear, and even in many cases, holes where something fell against it. If...... -
Paint or Wallpaper? When it’s time to add a new look to your home’s walls, you usually have two choices – paint or wallpaper. This can be pretty depressing, but the good news is there are a lot of new paints and textures you can try to make your home look much more......
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November 17th, 2011 — Handy Man, Install, Wallpaper, Walls
There are a lot of reasons to choose wallpaper over paint for the walls in your home. Wallpaper can add a real sense of class to a room with unique and eye-catching designs that a solid color of paint just can’t match. However, if you do opt for wallpaper you also have to consider that [...]
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How to Fix a Hole in the Wall Holes in the wall are pretty shocking when it happens, but luckily, this is a fix that most people can do on their own. There are a few exceptions, such as if the hole is overly large or if there may be underlying damage that is structural. However, in most...... -
Install Interior Window Shutters to Cool Your House If you’re dealing with a lot of windows in your home and you are worried about keeping it cool inside, one of the best solutions is interior shutters. They will cost more than drapes, but they are easier to clean and much more permanent. The look of interior shutters can...... -
How to Install Bathroom Tile Your choice of bathroom tile is extremely important for establishing the décor of your bathroom. However, no matter what fancy pattern and color scheme you choose, it won’t look good unless it’s installed properly. It can cost a fortune to have a contracted install bathroom tile for you, so you...... - Repairing Cracks in Walls If you have an older home that has some structural damage, or if you are starting to notice tiny cracks in the walls, the time to fix these is now, before they get any worse. If the crack is serious, you may need to get the help of a professional,......
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October 6th, 2011 — Handy Man, House Paint, Wallpaper
When it’s time to add a new look to your home’s walls, you usually have two choices – paint or wallpaper. This can be pretty depressing, but the good news is there are a lot of new paints and textures you can try to make your home look much more interesting. There are a few [...]
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Bathroom Redo: Painting Ceramic Tile Painting ceramic tile is an excellent way to update a bathroom. Older bathrooms especially may have outdated colors and patterns on the walls, but on ceramic tile that's still in good shape. The idea of removing all that tile and starting with a clean slate can quickly make you decide...... - How to Remove Wallpaper Whether you bought a new house that had some truly hideous wallpaper, or you just want to refresh a room, removing wallpaper can be a big job, especially if you are not using the right tools. While the age of the paper and how it was applied can have a......
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September 2nd, 2011 — Cabinets, Handy Man, Kitchen, Refresh, Refurbish
Instead of replacing your kitchen cabinetry when you redo your kitchen, you can save money and hassle by cabinet remodeling instead. Rather than the need to remove the old cabinets and install new ones (or pay someone to do it) you can opt to either refinish or reface your cabinets. What’s the difference between refinishing [...]
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The Credit Crunch and Your Home - Raise its Value With the recent economic crisis, a lot of individuals are worried about property values in light of the current events. While nothing can be said to predict just how everything can pan out, there are steps that you can perform to raise the value of your home and give yourself...... -
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How to Update Bathroom Cabinetry Whether you have only a little bathroom cabinetry or a large vanity and other cabinets throughout the room, updating the cabinetry can refresh your bathroom in the absence of a total remodel. Bathroom cabinets can start looking worn prematurely, usually much faster than kitchen cabinets, because of all the moisture......
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August 16th, 2011 — Repair, Walls
If you have an older home that has some structural damage, or if you are starting to notice tiny cracks in the walls, the time to fix these is now, before they get any worse. If the crack is serious, you may need to get the help of a professional, especially if the crack happens [...]
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How to Remove Sliding Shower Doors If you are thinking about removing sliding shower doors for your next do-it-yourself project, you need to be informed on proper steps and technique. These steps will help to ensure that the door is removed properly, reducing the potential for any damage done to your ceiling, walls, and floor. Remove...... -
How to Install Kitchen Cabinets Installing new kitchen cabinets is a great way to give an old kitchen a facelift. In addition to being more useful, new kitchen cabinets can add value to your home and make it look a lot nicer. Before we get started, let's make sure you have all the tools you'll...... -
Repairing Damaged Drywall Sheets of drywall are generally quite strong, but they are only made out of gypsum plaster that has been pressed between two sheets of thick paper. The thing that ensures rigidity is the kiln drying process. The basic construction of the drywall allows for it to be inexpensive as well...... -
Wall Texturing Techniques Painting a room is one of the easiest and best ways in which to freshen up the look of a room. But, there is more to painting than simply applying paint with a roller or a brush. You can create dramatic, one-of-a-kind looks if you try using a wall texturing...... -
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August 15th, 2011 — furniture, Handy Man, Project
Perhaps you own a dresser that isn’t quite your style. Or it could be that you have a pair of end tables that are looking rather ragged. In either of these cases, you may be considering purchasing new furniture replacement pieces. But, that isn’t your only option. You may want to try turning these pieces [...]
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10 Most Common Mistakes of DIY'ers Every year, thousand of homeowners pick up their tools and go to work on their homes. Unfortunately, many are not prepared for the projects they are facing and they may end up causing more damage. Here are the top ten mistakes that DIY'ers make when fixing or renovating their home....... -
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July 9th, 2011 — Handy Man, Tools
Reusing and Adapting Screws Renew a Screw – When you remove and reseat a Phillips head or slotted screw, the result is often a slot that has become damaged, especially when the screwdriver blade did not fit into the slot properly in the first place. If you do not have a replacement screw available, then [...]
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Screw Extractor Guide When it comes to screw extractors, the old adage that good things come in very small packages is especially true. These are handy little tools that come quite in handy any time you have a screw head that has become stripped or that has broken off, or if you have......
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