Latest Articles
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Home
There are many reasons for a homeowner to keep up with maintenance. Aside from having a beautiful, fully-functioning home, there are also major...
on Jul 27, 2021
What to Know Before Hiring a Mold Removal Specialist
What To Know Before Hiring a Mold Removal Specialist D_Townsend/Shutterstock.com Discovering mold in your home can be a stressful...
on Jul 26, 2021
Home Improvement: How to Boost Your Propertys Value
While many consider homeownership a major achievement, it is also one of the most significant investments you will likely make in your lifetime....
on Jul 26, 2021
Warning Signs That You Should Know If Your HVAC System Needs Cleaning
Inside your air conditioning system, fine dust accumulates on air duct surfaces, coils, vents, and motors. What is more, layers of dead hair and...
on Jul 24, 2021
Lock It In: Evident Points to Ponder on How to Become a Locksmith
What do you call someone that works with locks, safes, and provides a series of services relating to the items mentioned above? They are called...
on Jul 23, 2021
Popular Articles
When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners...
63157 Views
Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that...
60411 Views
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the...
55626 Views
Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends...
37381 Views
Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the...
23979 Views
Roofing / Gutters
A Facelift for Your Home, Exterior Renovation!
by Thomas Kral on May 6, 2012
If you're considering moving, not because you've outgrown your home but because your house no longer has that same luster it once had, or you may want to consider a facelift for your home. A facelift is not as involved or expensive as it sounds. A facelift on your building may just bring back that excitement you had when you first purchased it and IS cheaper than purchasing a new home. Continue reading →
How to Seal Chimney Flashing
by Guest on May 7, 2012
Old houses often develop cracks between the chimney and the roof is a perpetual maintenance issue and should be checked every few years. Here's a list of items you will need to seal chimney flashing to protect your home. The first step is to access the roof using an extension ladder, preferably on a warm day. If you are using roof cement, Continue reading →
Rain Gutter Downspout Installation or Replacement
by Guest on May 7, 2012
Your gutters are only as good as the downspouts which carry the rainwater down from the collection gutter to the next story down. Whether it is new a downspout or a replacement, read on to learn how to mount these and keep them in place. You only need a few simple tools for this job. Continue reading →
Installing Rain Gutter Guards
by Guest on May 7, 2012
Installing rain gutter guards is an easy job that you can do yourself. There are, generally, two types to choose from: Vinyl and Aluminum. We will cover how to install one of the most common forms of each category. Please note, when installing these things, please do not fall and hurt yourself. As always, use the necessary safety equipment. If you have questions about safety, the OSHA web site is a good place to start. Continue reading →
Repairing Holes in Rain Gutters and Downspouts
by Guest on May 7, 2012
Gutters sometimes get holes in them. Sometimes it is the result of physical damage and other times it can be the product of corrosion. This is especially true if you have older steel gutters. If the whole gutter is deteriorating, replace the entire run. Continue reading →
Benefits of Metal Roofing
by Guest on May 7, 2012
Too often, when people think about roofs, they are likely to think about standard roofing products like asphalt shingles. When those people are thinking of re-roofing their home, however, they should know about the benefits of metal roofing. Not only is todays metal roofing very attractive, it is also the most durable roofing product on the market. Continue reading →
Replacing Damaged Shingles
by Guest on May 7, 2012
If in the course of inspecting your roof, you find a damaged shingle, it is a good idea to replace it. The procedure is easy. These instructions are for regular fiberglass/asphalt shingles. The first step is to assess the damage to the shingle. You should do this in warm weather to avoid shingle breakage. Continue reading →
Do You Need a New Roof? Twelve Warning Signs
by Guest on May 7, 2012
As any homeowner knows (and cringes whenever they think about it), the roof of their home is far from permanent. Although it's generally made of the toughest economical materials available, in most house designs the roof is the part of the house that absorbs the most punishment. Continue reading →
Learning Everything You Need to Know about Gutter Cleaning
by Guest on Jul 9, 2012
Gutter cleaning is an essential part of a buildings maintenance schedule. Regardless of whether you have a private home or business, you need to ensure that your gutters are cleaned. If you ensure that your gutters are kept clear of debris, you will prolong the life of your building. Continue reading →
The Alternative to a Re-Roofs Roof Renovation
by Guest on Jan 29, 2013
If you need to replace your roof to stop it deteriorating or if it’s been damaged by the weather it can be a costly, time consuming and very disruptive project. So, what is the alternative…? Polyurethane spray foam systems are durable, robust and provide a breathable membrane that can be applied directly to the underside of roof tiles and slates to re-secure them. Not only can it restore the integrity of your roof but it also provides a high level of thermal insulation and all at a fraction of t Continue reading →
Articles Archive
Featured Articles
What Type of Licensed Contractor Should You Hire?
on Feb 28, 2017
Hire Contractors / Estimates
Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of...
Sponsored Articles
What to Know Before Hiring a Mold Removal Specialist
on Jul 26, 2021
Hire Contractors / Estimates
What To Know Before Hiring a Mold Removal Specialist D_Townsend/Shutterstock.com Discovering mold in your home can be a stressful...
Random Articles
How to Change the Exterior of Your House
There are a lot of things you need to bear in your mind when thinking about your house reconstruction. As a result, there are a lot of various...
The Importance of Keeping Your Home Clean
Every professional would prove that a clean house is a must because the cleanliness of the house influences the health and well-being of the entire...
How to Select the Right Electrical Contractor
Selecting the right electrical contractor isn't as easy as picking someone out of the Yellow Pages. The ramifications of hiring the wrong...
Solutions for 3 Common Apartment Design Problems
When you live in an apartment, your ability to correct design and decorating problems is limited. From the obvious issues to the design problems...
3 Ways to Soundproof Joint Apartment Walls
Common Apartment Walls Sounds Driving your CRAZY? Sometimes overhearing your neighbors can be a bad thing, especially if it is during intimate...