Did you know that you could be losing money every minute of every day if you have poor insulation? You lose money during the winter when heated air slips through the cracks into the cold, and during the summer when cool, fresh air is replaced by hot, muggy air from outside. It happens […]
Rain, sunshine, snow, and sleet take a toll year after year. To stay ahead of the weather, deck owners must know how to test, clean, stain, and seal their decks. If you’ve already fallen behind in deck care, the information below will help you bring your deck back to its original beauty. Tools and […]
Questions We’ll Help You Answer Below are some questions you’re probably asking yourself. Rest assured, we’ll answer them for you in this post, making sure you choose the right kind of tile for the right space in your home. Why choose tile? What types of applications can tile be used for? What size tile […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homes, like everything else we own, sometimes get a little dated. Whether you’re looking to spruce it up to sell or you just want it looking fresh and revived, you may want to consider changing the flooring. But what type of flooring should you install? Today, let’s look at some of the pros and cons […]
One home repair that isn’t catastrophic but a total inconvenience is having a broken toilet lever. When these break, flushing becomes an absolute hassle. Luckily, there is a simple fix for broken toilet levers. Today, I’ll teach you how to repair this pesky break. Prior to installing a new toilet lever, you’ll have to remove […]
Summertime is one of the best times to get those home renovations and repairs done. That’s because summer provides the desirable weather needed to complete many projects. Today, we’ll look at some of the top summer home renovations. New Deck/Patio Spaces Nothing is quite like having family and friends over for an outdoor summer barbecue. […]
