Category Archives: Home Improvement

There are three possible scenarios involved in that question:  1. Stay where you are and renovate 2. Move to an existing house and renovate 3. Build a new house for you to move into  There are numerous considerations, not the least of which is how you feel about your existing location. That word – LOCATION – should […]

(ARA) – The powder room – it’s one of the smallest rooms in the house, but also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you’re entertaining guests.  So, is your powder room “worthy” of guest traffic? Just because it’s the smallest room doesn’t mean it needs to be small in style. Rather, […]

(ARA) – Each year about 70 percent of Americans make a New Year’s resolution and most soon forget they ever made one. Time for a change? Why not resolve to give your old house a new look in the New Year? Start the new decade with a new attitude about your home’s makeover.  * Here’s […]

One of the biggest challenges that homeowners face is removing old linoleum. It’s a daunting task, but there are tricks you can use to make the job a little easier. The level of difficulty really depends on several underlying factors, like the type of adhesive and the age of the linoleum. If you’re putting down […]

The best way to preserve the life of your carpet is by proper routine cleaning. Dirt in your carpet becomes rough like sandpaper. By stepping on the carpet, we grind dirt deeper into the carpet fibers, making tiny cuts that cause the carpet to wear out quicker. The following guide will give tips on preserving […]

Bet you didn’t know that installing gutters could protect your home from an intruder, did you? Well, they can—when the intruder is water damage, that is! Water damage is a serious foe to your home’s siding and foundation, and installing gutters is one of the main ways you can protect your home against it.  Just […]

Whether you’ve hired a professional to complete your drywall installation or are a do-it-yourselfer, the mess that comes along with this type of project is inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be as bad as you think. There are several steps that can be taken to reduce the dust that results from installing drywall, so […]

Understanding the fundamentals of electrical wiring can be valuable, particularly when you’re making simple repairs or home improvements. Three-Way SwitchesA three-way switch, for example, is commonly used in lighting circuits to turn a light on and off from two locations. They are often used at either end of a hallway or stairs. But if one […]

Making your home presentable for company may be easier than you think, even if it involves fixing small wall cracks. Do-it-yourselfers can easily fix many plaster and wallboard cracks around their homes with a minimal investment in both time and materials.  While these imperfections are easy to ignore on a daily basis, they can suddenly […]

Whether you’re building a new home, adding a new room or finishing a basement, homeowners can ensure a top-quality drywall installation by following a few basic – but very important – gypsum board application and finishing guidelines. Installing drywall panels isn’t an overly complex process. The panels are available in a variety of sizes, with […]