Many years ago, I went over to my childhood neighbor's house for the first time and saw that they had a concrete floor. I don't know why they had these floors at the time, but I eventually learned that, environmentally, they are a sound investment. They help keep cool during the summer and warm during … [Read more...]
Carpet Cleaning: Tips to Minimize Stain Appearances Quickly
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Occasionally, I like to go house-hunting to see what's out there, and if that “perfect” house is available. It's interesting to see the various layouts and designs, but the other day I saw something that was quite shocking. When you own carpeting, it's understood that at some point in time there … [Read more...]
The Screw Up: When Good Projects Go Bad
February 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Every now and then, a home improvement or decoration attempt will go bad on either a large or small scale. It’s important to recognize that this is going to happen and that it will all blow over… eventually. Even I have made the occasional mistake, and I thought it best to share a couple of my favorites. Paint … [Read more...]
Easy Money: Ways To Cut Project Costs
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
If you are anything like me, then one of the main deterrents from doing work around the house, especially cosmetic changes, is the cost of doing it. Home remodeling can be an expensive prospect, even if the job is small. Costs can creep up on you when you least expect, but there are things you can do … [Read more...]
Carpet Deal in the New Year – Self Stick Carpet Tiles
January 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
Why pay an overpriced contractor? Remodel your floors yourself for a fraction of the cost! Easy-to-use, peel-n-stick adhesive carpet tiles are ideal for your home, office, basement or garage because they resist stains, mold, moisture and even fading. Each box contains twelve, (12 inch square tiles) and … [Read more...]
