No home, no matter how close it is to your dream home, is perfect. Many people have to settle for "almost perfect" or simply in your price range. If this is a situation you find yourself in, then don't sit there for 30 years wishing you had a bigger kitchen or a shower instead of a bathtub. A home … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Hammer The Perfect Nail Each Time
October 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
What? How to hammer a nail? Everyone knows how to best hammer a nail right? Wrong. The goal of hammering a nail into an object is to provide support and holding power. Too often, we take this for granted and just whack it into a wall. We end up cracking the wood or bending the nail and we just accept … [Read more...]
4 Things to Consider Before You Add a Sunroom to Your Home
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When the summer sun brings a garden to life or the autumn sky lights up with a symphony of lightning before a storm, many people like sitting out in their sunrooms to enjoy Mother Nature's spectacle. Sunrooms have become popular additions to homes, but they don't have to be major construction projects … [Read more...]
For Sale: 5 Ways to Add Value to Your Home
October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's no secret that home prices are dropping faster each year. It's definitely a buyers market, but what about those selling their homes or hoping to get a home equity loan or line of credit? There are some things you can do to help increase your home's value, so when the appraisal comes, you're not … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Choosing a Qualified Roofing Contractor
September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The roof is one of the most important structures on a home, and when it springs a leak or other catastrophe, it has to be fixed as soon as possible. This can lead to hurriedly picking a roofer which might leave you penniless with shabby roof work. A quick check of your Yellow Pages or an internet search … [Read more...]
DIY Projects: Installing Bathroom Tiles
August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Before I was married (so you know that had to be a while ago), I had the unfortunate task of putting tile in a bathroom. I didn't have any reference and it turned out horrible. The whole thing had to be redone about two years later. I don't want anyone to have to go through this, so I hope this little … [Read more...]
Three Do-It-Yourself Blunders that Can Land You in the Hospital
June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you decide to become a do-it-yourselfer, there will be the inevitable comparisons to Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor of Home Improvement. Tim was always getting into trouble and narrowly escaping serious injury when his latest plan for "more power" failed. The truth of the matter is that home improvement … [Read more...]
Rain, Rain Go Away: Outdoor Projects
April 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again; Mother Nature just can’t seem to make up her mind. One day we are out wearing shorts playing in the park, then the next day a cold rain ruins playtime, the furnace comes back on and after that, snow. This is an aspect of the weather I always take into account before … [Read more...]
Save Some Money: Check Your Toilet Water
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gas is nearing $4 per gallon, it takes a fortune to heat and cool your home and every grocery you buy seems to be going up a few cents every week. We need to save money any way we can. Have you thought about your toilet? Yes, the porcelain throne can be costing you money every month, especially if … [Read more...]
Best Advice: Who to Ask When Things Get Tough
April 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
Since I'm somewhat of an authority on home and garden problems and solutions, people come to me for advice all the time. Out on the street or in a restaurant, I am like a magnet for people needing help with beetle infestations or tulips that refuse to come up. I don’t mind answering questions and, … [Read more...]
