Archive for the ‘Home Improvement Tips’ Category
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Gutter Maintenance for Spring
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The rain gutters on a home have a very important purpose. They make sure the water from rain and snow are funneled away from your home. This is because water trapped in the gutters can seep into your home and cause major damage to walls and roofs. If you routinely clean your gutters you will [...]
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Spring Flooding: Protecting Your Home from the Thaw and Spring Showers
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
While many of us are gripped in the snow and winter conditions, now may not seem like a good time to be considering the worst that can happen – flooding of our homes, especially the basement as a result of all of the snow melting and increased rain. Nevertheless, now is the time to start [...]
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Exterior Work: Installing Pavers
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Pavers look great when properly laid and will dramatically enhance the curb appeal of your home and laying them is within the ability of any reasonably fit person, men and women.
This is what you’re going to need:
Pavers – in the style and color you want. The manufacturer will specify how many pavers will [...] -
Fixing a Continually Flushing Toilet
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
A common repair problem is how to stop your toilet from continually flowing – in some instances, this will result in the toilet overflowing and causing a flood in the bathroom and the rest of the house. Even if the toilet simply runs, it can create an annoyance with the sound of continuously running water [...]
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Paint Options – How to Paint Anything!
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
A lick of new paint freshens up anything and the smell alone is guaranteed to imbue a fresh, clean atmosphere into any area of the home but I’m often asked whether materials such as aluminum can be painted. There is much more to your home than simple walls and wooden surfaces which are the traditional [...]
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Laying Tile Over a Plywood Subfloor
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
When I started my career in the home improvement sector, laying a tile floor was a heavy and messy business, but fortunately, today it is a lot much simpler and straightforward. New materials and techniques now allow for the do-it-yourself home improvement enthusiast to get their hands dirty, while saving a lot of money in [...]
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How to Perform an Emergency Roof Repair
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
It’s a fact of life – you never know you have a leaking roof until you have one vital ingredient – water!
We usually discover a leak when we have a particularly heavy rainfall, that means during a storm and usually it has to be the middle of the night too! It’s just a fact of [...] -
Winterizing & Weather-Stripping
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Now that cold weather is upon us, it is time to consider winterizing your home. With soaring electric bills, one huge consideration is heating costs. There are a few simple steps that you can take to substantially lower your heating bills and stay warm in the process.
First, you will need to inspect your home. Check [...]
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Tips on Making Your Own Storm Windows
Monday, November 10th, 2008
With today’s rising costs on everything from fuel to home improvement, learning to do some things yourself and taking the time to do them can save you a lot of money in the long run. One easy way to save money is by making your own storm windows.
First calculate the dimensions of each window in [...]
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Replacing a Window Pane
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Since winter is quickly approaching, now is a great time to make sure that your home is ready for cold weather. Cracked or broken windows need to be repaired or replaced since these can cause severe cold air penetration. Replacing an entire window or window pane is very easy and can be done in a [...]