June 1, 2021Comments Off on Starting A Home Improvement Project? Read These Tips First! Posted in: Home Improvement
It doesn’t take much to make a big difference in your home. Actually, with some of these home improvements they can bring in thousands of dollars more through a higher resale value. Following are some great tips to assist you in getting started on home improvvements.
Don’t plan a home renovation just because you can or just because you have the money. Many times, projects that are designed for the sake of being projects end up missing some other vital component of a home renovation, such as being non-value-adding changes or even causing the home to break local building codes.
To save money on home maintenance, check all of your faucets and pipes for leaks and have them repaired quickly. Leaking faucets can waste quite a bit of water, costing you in higher bills. Also, pipes that are leaking within your walls or under your house can lead to serious …
September 14, 2020Comments Off on Check Out These Handy Tips Before Starting Your Home Improvement Project Posted in: Home Improvement
I guess you could say I’ve been involved in-home improvement projects quite often in my life. At this very minute my husband is finishing the drywall in our living room, and will soon be painting it. While it’s great to see the finished product, the process can be very messy.
Fix a nail that’s popped partially out of your wall covering with a couple of drywall screws! Insert a drywall screw a few inches above the offending nail and another a few inches below. This will pull the drywall or other wall covering back into the wall stud so that you can hammer the nail back into place without blemishing your wall. Paint the visible nail and screw heads and you’re done!
When it comes to home improvement, be sure to weigh the cost of purchasing CFL bulbs for your home. While they do save energy because of lower wattage …
