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 »
Featured at www.ownhomestyle.com Copyright © 2007 Wee Dilts For A Faster Sale More Profit: Stage it. Staging is the process of getting a house ready to sell. It is an important step; it is almost as important as pricing. Many For Sale by Owners make a mistake; they just put a sign in the yard [...]
April 11 2008 | Home Purchase & Sale and Home Value and How to's & Tools and Interior Design | No Comments »
By Maria Gracia Worried because you’re moving soon? This really doesn’t have to be a stressful, chaotic time. Here are some tips to help you achieve a successful, organized move. 1. USE A MOVING CHECKLIST. Make yourself a moving checklist outlining everything that needs to be done before, and after, your move. 2. LEAVE IT [...]
March 29 2008 | Home Purchase & Sale and How to's & Tools and Move and Organizing - Storage Solution and Planning | No Comments »
If you live in an older home or are thinking about buying one, there may not be exhaust fans in the bathrooms. Installing them will probably be in your best interest for quit a few reasons. First of all they help to pull those smelly odors out of the room. Next they stop your mirrors [...]
January 10 2008 | Bathroom and Home Value and How to's & Tools and Safety and Savings and Tips | 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 [...]
December 22 2007 | Home Purchase & Sale and Home Value and Renovation & Remodeling and Tips | No Comments »
By TC Thorn An attractive kitchen is one of the things a person notices and remembers about a home. Rather then spending large amounts of cash having cabinets and surfaces replaced, try picking up new doors and hardware, and maybe a can of wood stain or paint. Old cabinets can be freshened up with a [...]
December 18 2007 | Renovation & Remodeling and Savings | No Comments »
As you contemplate putting your home onto the market for sale, it is important that you make sure that you take all steps necessary to get your residence into the best possible position to ensure you get your home sold in a reasonable amount of time for the price you are seeking. One of the [...]
December 17 2007 | Bathroom and Home Purchase & Sale and Home Value and Renovation & Remodeling and Tips | No Comments »
1. Heat your home with energy that is cheapest in your area. 2. Consider heating your home with solar heat. It costs the least. 3. Insulate your water heater. This will pay for itself quickly. 4. Open draperies and shades in winter to let in sunshine. 5. Keep thermostat at 68 degrees; 55 degrees at [...]
November 18 2007 | Maintenance and Tips | No Comments »
The minimalist approach to interior design is all about clearing the clutter and reducing the elements of a room down to the bare essentials whilst at the same time retaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance in a room. Functionality therefore is extremely important as everything that exists must have a reason to be, a purpose to [...]
October 27 2007 | Interior Design and Tips and Trends | No Comments »
Copyright © 2007 Dennis Watson After purchasing an investment home it became clear that we needed to remodel the bathroom. We wanted to change the layout which included relocating the plumbing and fixtures. We plan on living in this house until we sell it so we wanted to feel comfortable while conducting our daily personal [...]
October 25 2007 | Home Repair and Renovation & Remodeling and Tips | No Comments »
