Once a year, your furnace needs inspecting and servicing. Skipping this can cause it to fail and leave you cold, or it can cause deadly carbon monoxide to fill your home. The good news is that you can do a lot of the maintenance yourself.
Read MoreBuilding a Pergola: A Guide to Building Your Own or Hiring a Pro
A pergola is an open framework gazebo. They were very popular in Italian Renaissance gardens until the 18th century. However, they experienced a resurgence in the late 20th century and have remained popular ever since.
Read MoreDIY Guide to Repairing a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
A leaky faucet is more than just an everyday annoyance. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a faucet that drips one time per second wastes upwards of 3,000 gallons of water each year — that’s enough water to take 180 showers.
Read MoreHow to Repair Chips & Cracks in Your Bathtub or Shower Pan
Most modern homes take advantage of the benefits of updated manufacturing and materials, containing fiberglass or acrylic bathtubs rather than traditional porcelain-coated cast iron or stainless steel.
Read MoreDIY Guide: Replacing a Washer Pump
With proper maintenance, the typical washing machine has a lifespan of up to 14 years, regardless of whether it is a front or top loader.
Read MoreA Guide to Building an Affordable Kitchen Island
A kitchen island is a great addition to many modern kitchens. In addition to providing much needed counter space, it can also serve as a cooktop and a tidy storage space.
Read MoreRefurbishing Your Home Furnishing
When dealing with aging furniture, many people are tempted to throw out the old and buy new. Sometimes, this is the most effective way to go. However, fine quality furniture isn’t meant to simply be replaced! Deciding whether furniture refurbishing is the best option for your situation can be difficult. The choice hinges on several…
Read MoreHow to Hide Pesky Carpet Seams
Are your carpet seams beginning to show a little more each day? If so, your carpet seams might be suffering from age, poor installation, direct lighting or high-traffic locations. If you’re looking for a solution to your visible seams, HomeAdvisor recommends hiring a pro. A professional will repair your carpets and even offer tips and…
Read MoreWhy DIY Jobs Look Shoddy (and Tips to Make Your Next DIY Project a Success)
The biggest mistake homeowners make when doing their own projects is often entering a project without the knowledge to complete it properly. DIY mistakes can generally be avoided by doing more research and getting a little practice before beginning the job. It’s not that homeowners shouldn’t attempt their own projects, but they often underestimate the…
Read MoreDumpster Rentals – When to Rent, Costs, & Tips
Dumpster rental is for more than just your daily trash. Many people who live out of town or beyond the edge of common municipalities have to resort to the use of a dumpster as their trash service, but this article goes beyond daily dumpster use and digs into certain situations where a dumpster rental might…
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