Are you considering a one-coat only paint job for the interior of your home? One-coat hiding paint is a relatively quick way of completing a Do-it-yourself interior paint job. But be sure that when you choose a brand and hue, the manufacturer’s label clearly states that it’s a one-coat hiding paint. Typically, brands of this [...]
It’s hard to keep track of new legislation that affects home building and remodeling across the 50 states. Too often homeowners and re-modelers get going on a project that requires a local permit and suddenly discover they have to lay out additional money to meet building codes. I know people who have had to rip [...]
I’ve been in more than my share of Victorian homes out here in the West, and some of them are dark, dreary, and depressing. Ultimately, it may not come down to square footage to determine whether your home looks and feels spacious and inviting. If you’re looking at remodeling, consider small, affective options that can [...]
Let me be among the first to round up some remodeling trends for the New Year! We’ve hardly logged in a week of January but, like the sprigs of springtime, notions about where homeowners and do-it-yourselfers are leaning have already begun to sprout.
The Orlando Sentinel’s fashionista, Jean Patteson, laments that most of us won’t [...]
You’ve put away the noise makers and silly hats and you’re ready for 2010. No doubt, you’ve made resolutions for getting exercise, cleaning up your diet, and spending more time with your loved ones. Home improvement buffs can also make New Year’s resolutions. Here are some good ones to consider:
Change Your Lights
According to the Environmental [...]
As the year ends, it’s an ideal time to look at your home, the projects you’ve successfully completed and your plans for repairs, renovations, and renewal. Protecting your family should top your list, but if you’re a real Do It Yourselfer, protecting your home and investment should be a top-tier priority.
I live in the [...]
Let’s face it: money is tight today. If you’re looking to get the most bang for your home improvement dollar, think about making improvements that make your home more livable today and valuable if you plan to put it on the market when times improve.
If you have the budget or access to a reasonable loan, [...]
Years ago I was visiting a friend in Tokyo and was astonished that she took water from the tap for tea, and it was too hot to drink. This was way back in 1979. I was amazed that all the hot water for the home’s kitchen and bath came from a heat-on-demand water tank powered [...]
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