Yes, weather can affect your home improvement project. Depending on the type of project you are undertaking, weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow, or extreme heat can pose significant challenges and delay or even halt your progress altogether. For instance, if you’re planning to paint the exterior of your home, it’s best to avoid doing so during rainy or …
Read MoreThis year’s winners of our $10,000 home makeover giveaway decided they needed windows, way beyond a new bath or door. The photos I have would suggest the same thing. However, when we arrived on the scene and inquired about the age of the home, our installers immediately knew this house probably had lead-based paint. When tearing out and replacing the …
Read MoreWhy should I Hire an Expert? Can’t I just watch DIY YouTube videos? Several characteristics differentiate experts from novices. Experts in any given field have more knowledge and experience to draw from. The insights they have are also more organized and integrated in their process for completing any given task. Skill The difference between an expert and a novice is …
Read MoreGoing to a spa is an excellent way to pamper oneself and enjoy a moment of relaxation away from the hustles and bustle of daily life. However, it’s not always feasible to make a trip to a spa every time we need to unwind. The good news is that it’s possible to create a spa-like atmosphere at home, allowing you …
Read More1. Siding Replacement: Replacing old siding is a great way to boost the appearance and value of your home. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of textures, styles, and colors, so you can customize your home to match your tastes and style perfectly. Not only that, but it’s also extremely long-lasting and will stay looking great for years to come. 2. …
Read MoreEven though many of us take more showers than baths, a bathtub is a must-have for homeowners. Not only are homes with at least one bathtub more attractive to potential buyers, but a bathtub is an ideal bathing space for families with kids and pets, or for individuals aging place. That’s because a tub is safer and more spacious and …
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to get a head start on your spring cleaning. See below for a February home maintenance checklist that will get you started. Freshen indoor paint on walls, cabinets, doors, and trim. Clean and reorganize your laundry room, so it’s clutter-free and more efficient. Clean the air duct that connects the back of your dryer to …
Read More1. Clean the kitchen. Your kitchen has probably logged some overtime the past couple of months. Maybe it’s time to give your kitchen (and yourself) a break and order some takeout. But before you do, clean your range hood filter and refrigerator cooling coils so your kitchen is fresh and functioning properly when you decide to cook again. 2. …
Read MoreA tip on finding help with home improvements Indiana home shows and events in Indianapolis, Westfield Fort Wayne and Lafayette Finding the right people to do home improvements can be challenging. You may not want dozens of contractors entering your home to get pricing. You aren’t even sure if you would like the materials or the people of the company. …
Read MoreUtilize wasted wall space. Instead of hanging belts, scarves, and other accessories on hangers that take up valuable rod space, try this trick. Attach a towel bar to blank wall space to create a custom-made display for your collection. Purge purposefully. Before you start cleaning your closet, decide who will get the items you are parting with. Knowing that your …
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