Doing a home maintenance project on your own seems like a great idea…until it’s not. Things that looks simple on Pinterest can become complicated, cumbersome and sometimes even dangerous tasks. Not only can a DIY-gone-wrong cause more problems in your home than you started with, but it can also put your health at risk. Emergency…
As a homeowner, you probably have a long list of projects you want to accomplish eventually. From fixing that dripping shower head to finishing the basement, your home project list likely includes a wide range of tasks from simple to complicated. When you’re ready to start checking items off your to-do list, though, you might…
That Pinterest project sure looks appealing, doesn’t it? That unused-closet-turned-mudroom, kitchen cabinets turned from drab to fab, even a new-brand vanity in the bathroom: those DIY home improvements (do it yourself) look so easy to tackle when you’re scrolling through before and after photos. But what did it take from Point A to Point B? Are…
When winter rolls around, the number of completed home improvement projects plummets as predictably and as quickly as the temperature outside. The cold weather makes it challenging to conduct work outdoors, making it hard to build decks, power wash homes, repaint, seal driveways and perform so many other essential home maintenance tasks. Homeowners go into…
Winter vacation is supposed to be a relaxing time, a worry-free week or more away from home, building new memories with family and friends. Why should you have to worry about your home while you take your family on a dream winter getaway?
How often do you think about the siding and exteriors of your home? If you’re like most homeowners, the answer is “hardly at all.” Unless something happens to your siding, like wood rot, hail damage or paint chipping, you probably haven’t thought about it in some time. We also tend to overlook our exterior windows…
Talk about home contractors can conjure up images of total remodels, drastic renovations and significant additions. However, contractors aren’t limited by type of project or restricted to projects of a certain size. Simply put, a contractor’s role is to be the point of contact which organizes any home improvement project. A contractor applies for permits,…
Your driveway should last anywhere from 15 to 35 years – if you take care of it well. The average homeowner pays anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 — and even into five-figure territory — to tear up and repour a new driveway. Although the cost varies depending on driveway length, material and shape, one thing’s…
by guest author Shawna Feeley From the beginning of September to St. Patrick’s Day, I can think of at least 7 opportunities to get your holiday décor game on. None of this involves a trip to Party City, just so we’re clear. I’m talking about carving pumpkins, hand making decorations, setting up elaborate lights, utilizing…
When it comes to owning rental property, there’s always something needing to be done throughout the year. Whether it’s getting ready for new tenants, fixing issues or upgrading the property, rental property maintenance can turn into a large job which needs frequent attention and supervision. Such work may not be a big burden if your…