How to Paint Over Vanished Wood If you're looking for a quick and easy way to update the look of your home, painting might be the solution for you. But what if your furniture or wood floors are already varnished? Can...
Broken Sewer Line: Will Insurance Cover It? Homeowners insurance is a type of insurance that covers damage to your home. It also covers damage to your personal belongings, as well as liability in case someone gets injured on your property. So, does...
Eliminate Foggy Winters During Wintertime Winter brings a lot of inevitable things, one of those being fogged-up windows! For a long time, I wondered why this happens and if there was anything I could do about it. Not that it's the...
Mold vs. Mildew on Walls: What You Should Know Most homeowners have had at least one experience with mold and/or mildew on their wall. I have personally dealt with both and neither is an ideal guest in your home. Up until...
Plaster Walls vs. Drywall: What You Should Know Unless you took an active part in helping or watching your home being built, you probably don't know much about how your walls were built. I was in the same boat until recently....
Finding Studs for Mounting a TV in Bedroom Many people have made the mistake of installing a TV on the wall incorrectly. It is important to read up on this topic to avoid damage to either your television or your walls! Do...
How to Mount Kitchen Cabinets to the Walls Every homeowner has most likely dealt with a kitchen renovation once in their life, and mounting cabinets to the walls is a big part of the process. After my recent kitchen renovation, it...
The Benefits of Engineered Hardwood Flooring Hardwood flooring has always been a popular choice for rustic or elegant homes, but engineered hardwood flooring is now taking the industry by storm. After searching for the perfect flooring for our new house and...
Replacing Your Ceiling Fan Without New Wiring Many homeowners attempt to DIY projects around their homes. However, when it comes to projects involving electrical elements, it is important to take caution! One common DIY project involving electrical wiring is replacing ceiling...
How to Increase Bathroom Water Pressure You have just bought a house that has not been lived in for many years. The plumbing is very old and you need to increase the water pressure so you can get better flow from...
