Who’s your next contractor?
Finding the right contractor for your home improvement project Naturally the first advice is someone who has been recommended by a trusted source. Relatives, friends or neighbors are a good starting point. It is natural to assume that these referrals can be trusted...
Veranda Decking – A New Alternative In Decking Material
Veranda decking is a composite decking material that has a reversible finish. It has a combed finish on one side of the decking and a wood grain finish on the other. Although it is called veranda decking, you can use this decking to build a gazebo or any kind of patio...
Ventless Gas Fireplace – Taking Care Of Yours
Efficient operations of a ventless gas fireplace can be expected only by regular maintenance of a fireplace. You should have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the chimney as and when necessary. It is a good idea to learn how to inspect it on your own as well...
Ultimate Closet Makeovers – Wire Shelving
How much time do you waste searching for things in your closet? How much of your wardrobe never sees the light of day because it is stuck at the bottom of the pile? Ever have those Aha! moments when you find something that you forgot you owned? Well, if this sounds...
Time To Build That Deck You’ve Always Wanted?
Outdoor patios and decks are great summer projects. Imagine being able to come home from work, get a nice tall glass of something cold, and sit out on your deck or patio and enjoy the view. It isn’t as difficult as you might think, and probably less expensive than you...
The Three Types Of Gas Fireplaces
One of the most beautiful and practical ways to spruce up your home's décor is with the addition of a gas fireplace or fireplaces, if your budget allows. Today, gas fireplaces are available in every style and size imaginable to fit your every decorating need or whim....
The Art of Hiring a Contractor
I will be submitting articles on hiring contractors to problem solving typical to not so typical home repairs and improvements homeowners typically come across. If you have questions please feel free to submit to this article and I will try to answer your questions....
The 5 Worst Remodeling Mistakes You Can Make
Just about everybody dreams of turning an okay-but-not-perfect home into a dream home. That's why home improvement stores and do-it-yourself television programs have become so popular in recent years. And there's no reason you shouldn't remodel... as long as you know...
Remodeling? Don’t Forget the Ceiling
Thinking of remodeling? Look up. Your first project may be hanging right above you. That’s right. Your ceiling is often a seriously overlooked aspect of a house’s appearance. While walls, flooring, and exterior work is important when it comes to remodeling a house,...
Patio Fire Pit Magic
Here is a nice fire pit story. A few weeks ago I visited a friend that had just moved into a new house with his family, with not much of a budget he wanted to make the most of his few first months in the new place, he wanted to add something to the house that would...
Outdoor Fireplaces and the Best Ways to Find them
Before you contemplate any fireplace purchase you should make sure that the heat installation source you might be buying from gives you the belief that getting your cash back and item exchanged if needed will never be a hassle, changing or part exchanging a gas...
Memories in Wood: Knowing Closets
You might have it in your kitchen, to hold the best china and silver. Or you could have it in your bathroom, keeping medicines way out of reach of children. And you could have at least one in your bedroom, where everything from clothes to shoes, yearbooks to photos...
Materials And Styles For Different Deck Railing Ideas
Finding your deck railing idea will depend on many factors. Foremost, you need to find which of the styles out there would match better into your home decoration. A nice idea is to combine the benefit of the garden with the warmness of a living room. The decision is...
Make Homes More Energy Efficient While Remodeling
According to the National Association of Homebuilders, Americans spent approximately $215 billion remodeling their homes in 2005. So if you're planning to renovate, you may want to remember one point: It can pay to make your home more energy efficient while you...
How to stop squeaking in hardwood flooring
A squeak in hardwood flooring is caused by two pieces of wood rubbing against one another. One way to stop the sound is by reducing the friction of the moving pieces using a lubricant. I’m not talking oil here, but rather a dusting with ultra-fine graphite powder....
How To Refinish Hardwood Flooring
Whether you've just found a hardwood floor under your old carpeting or the wood floor you installed is looking a little beat, refinishing is the best option to bring out it's inner beauty. Here are the steps you need to take to refinish your floors on your own. Clear...
Home Improvement Guide – Choosing A Good And Affordable Contractor
When making home improvements, some homeowners choose to handle the project themselves. However, individuals with little home improvement knowledge will have to rely on a contractor. Selecting a good and affordable contractor is essential. Because some contractors are...
Home Improvement: Deck Repair And Maintenance
For many American homeowners, warm weather is an invitation to take the party out to the backyard patio or deck. Before you haul out the grill and light the tiki torches, however, take some time to do a little preventive maintenance. "This is the time to do a few...
Hiring A Contractor – 10 Mistakes To Avoid
A very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it. Anyone can have these kinds of problems when having repairs or improvements done, but...
Hardwood Flooring in the Bathroom
When building or remodeling a bathroom, people have shied away from using hardwood flooring in those spaces. The mantra that designers and architects have stuck to is “wood and water don’t mix”. The inevitably humid environment in a bathroom as well as unavoidable...
Floor Safes – Proven Protection
With an alarming increase on crime rates these days, more and more people are getting cynical about their belongings and how they can protect them against intrusion and the elements. Thus, manufacturers and entrepreneurs came up with an idea on how to safeguard man’s...
