Well done women! You did not sit and cry for a man’s help when the plumbing leaked! According to two recent surveys, you have successfully embraced the do-it-yourself market. Yes, more women than men are now shopping for builder’s supplies and more women than men are planning and tackling home improvement projects. Research published in […]
May 03 2008 | Home Repair and Maintenance and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »
Continuation of the article by Pat Tomaskovic:
MDF crown molding, a wood-based composite material that uses wood fibers with a synthetic resin, is another example of how a builder or decorator can accent any room or hallway. MDF is environmentally safe and requires less preparation. It is often primed to a smooth surface which […]
May 01 2008 | Hallways & Entrance and Interior Design and Living Room and Renovation & Remodeling and Trends | No Comments »
Once you have correctly prepared your walls in order to get the professional finish that you require you will be able to start your interior painting. Your interior painting however isn’t as simple as merely brushing your paint onto the walls; it should be done in certain steps, the first of which involves priming the […]
April 27 2008 | Decorating and How to's & Tools and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »
Many home improvements are capital improvements. The Capital Improvements are tax deductible according to IRS if the home improvements meet a number of conditions.
March 21 2008 | Home Value and Making a House a Home and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »
If you’re wanting to have a qualified professional draw your house plans, here are a few tips on what to provide the designer or architect with. You have probably spent a great deal of time trying to find out what you are wanting. This is only natural as you are wanting your home to be not only functional but to fit your personal needs as well.
March 16 2008 | Architecture Design and Planning and Renovation & Remodeling and Tips | No Comments »
By Jeremy Stevent
If you are thinking you might want to design your own house, what do you need to do before you get started? Designing a house is a big project and you need to stay organized to insure you don’t get off track. Here are some steps you should take right from the beginning:
1) […]
February 26 2008 | Home Purchase & Sale and How to's & Tools and Planning and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »
By Debra Anderson
In any climate, if you’re thinking of going green, passive solar energy design is the best place to start. Affordable passive solar homes are easy to construct using the same basic materials as conventional housing. All it takes is a little thought and some clever manipulation of the sun and wind […]
February 24 2008 | Green Living and Heating & Energy and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »
Jen Fortney
Home renovations are exciting and new. However, it can be a time of stress, though all the hard work eventually pays off. If you have a pet, home renovations can become dangerous, as well as upsetting for your precious pooch. Here are a few helpful hints to keeping your dog safe and secure during […]
January 12 2008 | Making a House a Home and Planning and Renovation & Remodeling and Safety and Tips | No Comments »
Adding a border color to the outside perimeter of a room can really add a touch of class. Experienced carpet installers are generally familiar with the steps involved. It’s fairly straight forward. You may be new to rug fabrication, if so, then here are two quick and concise step by step techniques that are guaranteed […]
January 02 2008 | How to's & Tools and Interior Design and Renovation & Remodeling | No Comments »
By Helen Hecker
When you shop for do-it-yourself or pre-finished hardwood flooring, you want to know what type of hardwood flooring products to buy. There are many good reasons to go with hardwood floors, such as the value they add to your home, the easy care and easy cleaning, great style and durability plus they’re natural […]
December 22 2007 | Home Purchase & Sale and Home Value and Renovation & Remodeling and Tips | No Comments »
