Cost of Repair Vs. Resale Value

When looking at home renovations and repair, there are a few typical reasons people hire a contractor. The first being, something’s broken and it needs immediate fixing. This is understandable because some broken appliances can make life nearly impossible to live without. Another is that you are tired of your home and you want it […]

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Comprehensive Guide to Buying New Carpeting

So you’re in the market for a new carpet. We’ve got all the information you need to get the right carpet fiber and weave for your needs. Here’s a few questions to answer before you check out the different types of fibers and weaves.   Three Important Questions Where is the carpet going to be installed? […]

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Simple Guide to Installing a Kitchen Faucet

  If you’ve got a broken sink faucet and want to replace it yourself, we’ll tell you how to take off the broken one, select a new one, and install it! Tools and Materials Basin wrench Adjustable wrench Small bucket Putty knife Kitchen faucet Supply lines Silicone caulk Plumber’s tape   STOP! Before you head […]

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Removing Wallpaper, Made Easy!

Depending on the type of wallpaper you have, removing it could be a relatively simple job or a time-consuming project. Newer vinyl wallpaper is “strippable,” designed for easy removal. All you have to do is find a loose corner and pull it off. Older wallpaper, on the other hand, has a death-grip on the walls […]

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Complete Guide to Interior Painting

How Much Paint do You Need? Paint is expensive, so you definitely don’t want to overbuy. First figure out how many square feet are in the room by measuring perimeter of the room and multiplying that number by the room’s height. This is your square feet. Then, subtract 20 square feet for each door in […]

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Installing a Replacement Window

It’s that time of year again: the birds are chirping, the kids are outside, and baseballs and basketballs are causing broken windows all across the country. It may seem like a big hassle to replace a broken window, but it requires tools that you probably already have around the house. The other advantage to doing […]

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