Archive for "DIY"

Jun 20

Pinching Pennies When Painting

Undergoing a home painting project can be time consuming and at times expensive. Taking on a do-it-yourself project is one way to save money, but the tradeoff is the investment of your time. Here are some supplies and tips to help you save money on your project: Edger – Typically masking tape or painters’ tape […]

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Jun 18

Clever Storage Ideas for Your Home

No matter how much spring cleaning you were able to accomplish this year, chances are you still have a lot of items that seem to be cluttering up your house or apartment. However, your home may offer more storage space than you thought – it just takes a little creativity and organization. Functional Furniture: One […]

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May 23

Unconventional Uses for the Humble Shed

As an office: eliminate travel time and convince your boss that you’re fit to work from home. As a server room: make internet speed problems a thing of the past, and boost the business that you run from home by setting up your very own server. Your website will never go down again. As a […]

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May 22

Paint Prep Pointers

No matter where you live, rain, sun, snow, and wind all take a toll on the exterior of your home. A well-applied paint job is the first line of defense for protecting your home against the elements. With summer just around the corner, it is prime painting season with plenty of nice weather to accommodate […]

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May 20

Spring-Inspired Paint Colors

Blue skies, green grass, wild flowers… spring can offer a color sensory overload! Harness that overload and use the colors you are enjoying within your own home improvement projects. Pastels are popular in the spring as we ease out of the dreary, dull colors of winter. Bring the beauty of the outside indoors by using […]

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May 10

Interior Design & Your Sleeping Habits

Not sleeping as well as you’d like to? Whether it’s because you’re stressed out, suffering from insomnia, or just plain uncomfortable, there are a lot of decorating decisions that you can make in your bedroom to turn it into an oasis of rest and relaxation. If you feel like you could be sleeping better at […]

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May 10

Have a Knack for Interior Decorating?

Many of our readers are homeowners who are looking for home improvement advice from the experts. Some readers, though, already have a natural knack for interior decorating and enjoy reading up on the latest trends in home design. If you’re one of those readers with an eye for interior design, it may be time to […]

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May 7

DIY Gate Repair

There may be several reasons that cause your gate to go out of commission. Determine the best way to repair it by troubleshooting it in a convenient way. The most common problem people face with gates is sagging. Basically, there may be three things behind sagging gates; loose hinges, wobbly posts or out of square […]

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May 7

AC Energy Saving Tips

With summer in our sights, you might be starting to stress about turning your air conditioning unit on again. Hot weather doesn’t have to equal high a/c bills, though. Here are some tips to save on your air conditioning energy bill this summer. Make sure the sensitivity settings are on so the thermostat doesn’t go […]

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May 7

Choosing the Best Appliances for Your Kitchen

Whether you are remodeling your kitchen or building it from scratch, the most important decisions you’ll make will involve your appliances. Here are some of the most important features to focus on when picking out your kitchen appliances. Oven: The first decision you have to make regarding your oven, after gas vs. electric, is whether […]

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