Expert Home Improvement Advice
Accent Walls We are in the process of doing a Master Bedroom Makeover in our home. One of the makeover items that we’ve decided to incorporate is an accent wall. According to This Old House adding an accent wall with a vivid hue where the others are more neutral can add a dramatic, contemporary look.…
Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is almost three years old and I’ve been married over nine years. What’s the big deal? Well….we’ve had the same furniture since we were married and it’s all furniture my wife had before she met me. Needless to say we’ve put off buying bedroom furniture far too long and…
10% Off Discount For Veterans and Active Military at Lowes If you’re looking for ways to save money at Lowes then there’s a little known discount for all active military and veterans. If you present a current military ID or a Department of Veterans Affairs VA card then you’re eligible for 10% off at Lowes.…
Avoid Home Repair Scams Every year thousands of people are scammed by dishonest contractors looking to make a quick buck. Every year I read stories in the news about scam artists who rip off home owners by selling services like roof and siding repairs and even driveway paving. Recently there was a local contractor charging…
This is a guest post written by Brandon Laughridge of Mortgage Loan Place. FHA 203k Loans Have you tried to get a construction loan or borrow for rehabbing lately? A few years ago, it was as easy applying, having a bit of income (maybe), and having a little equity in the property. However, in today’s…
Home Improvement Renovations – ROI According to Remodeling Magazine, the ROI (Return On Investment) on home improvement renovation projects faired much better than overall home values for 2007-2008. While home values continue to drop the latest data shows much smaller drops in the ROI on many home improvement renovations. ROI is a very simple term…
Child Proofing Locks Our daughter just turned one this spring and she’s finally walking and extremely curious. Because of her mobility and curiosity I’ve had to go back and make sure that all our cabinets are baby proofed. We’ve tried lots of different baby proofing products but I keep coming back to the same product.…
Water Conservation Tonight while reading the local annual water report I was reminded of the need for homeowners to be concious of water conservation. So as summer approaches and we use more water with lawns and gardens I thought I’d share some tips on water conservation. Check your toilet for leaks. Most household water leaks…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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