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 you still paint over them? So,...
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 biggest problem ever, but it...
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 recently, I had assumed they...
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. It's actually more interesting than...
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 I need to locate studs...
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 was evident that this task...
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 comparing other alternatives, we were...
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 fans. Do I need new wiring...
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 the showers, sinks, & commodes....
How to Select a New HVAC System If your HVAC system is aging or has substantial problems, you might be looking at getting a new HVAC system installed. Additionally, modern heating and cooling units are perfect for those who want a more energy-efficient system. However, the...
8 Mistakes To Avoid While Maintaining Your Pool You never thought of constructing a swimming pool on your property but you finally gave in to the wishes of your wife. You have, ever since, fallen in love with this one little addition that you made to...
Is It Necessary To Replace Roof Flashing? A roof flashing is a weatherproofing material that is used in roof construction and repair. It is a thin piece of metal or plastic that is installed at the junction where the roof meets the wall, chimney, or other...
How to Winterize Your Windows This Season With the winter months upon us, it's more important now than ever to make sure your house has good insulation and is weather-tight. Over the years, I've struggled with keeping a bay window in my kitchen warm in the...
What Happens If a Tree Branch Falls Onto My Neighbors House? It's never a pleasant situation when a tree branch falls onto your neighbor's house. It was probably never on your mind that this could happen, but just in case it does, you will want to...
How to Remove Scuff Marks from Floor Boards Scuffs on the floorboards of any home are inevitable. Whether your kids want to play Roll-Ups, or you just need to run to the laundry room in the middle of reading a bedtime story, at least one scuff...
Aircon Problems? The Cause Could Be One of These: Air conditioner problems? Does your AC unit have a smell, or is it making a suspicious rattling noise that you haven’t heard from your unit before? Any strange instances and issues from your air conditioner may be...
Easy Curb Appeal Tips If you cringe at the thought of your home appeal or discover that you get less or zero compliments about your home, it might be time to execute some improvement ideas. The exterior of your home is like a book cover; it...
How To Temporarily Repair Cracks In Concrete Driveway If you have a concrete driveway, then sooner or later you are going to have to deal with cracks. While they can be unsightly, they're not usually a major problem. There are quite a few various ways to...
9 Textured Wall Paints My guest bathroom is being remodeled, and when it came time to choose the look I wanted for the walls, I had no idea how many decisions I'd have to make. Not only do I get to choose the paint colors and...
There are people who question if weather stripping truly does work. The answer to this question is yes. Weatherstripping creates a tighter seal on your door, which helps keep the warm air in during the winter and the cool air in during the summer. If...
