Category Archives: Home Improvement

DIY Headboards

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

One of the most expensive purchases for a bedroom is by far the furniture. You can spend thousands of dollars on a bedroom suite. If shelling out this kind of money just isn’t in your budget, there are some simple … Continue reading →

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Best Buys for the Season

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Even though the thoughts of backyard barbeques and mowing the lawn on the weekends is slipping slowly from our minds, it is the best time of year to prepare for next year. Once the height of the summer has passed … Continue reading →

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Splurge or Steal – Wood Floors

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

You want to put down wood flooring in your home, but have no idea where to start or what to choose. Sound right? This is a common frustration among homeowners because there are so many choices. To break it down … Continue reading →

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Splurge or Steal – Refrigerators

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

There is no doubt about it that new appliances in a kitchen can add a lot of value to your home, especially if you are ready to sell. There are a ton of different options out there when it comes … Continue reading →

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Splurge or Steal – Hot Water Heaters

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

With everybody trying to save money these days, people are taking a lot closer look at home appliances and their efficiency. One huge draw of energy in a home is the hot water heater. There are a lot of options … Continue reading →

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The Power Has Gone Out – What to Do First

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Karl

At some time or another most people have experienced a power outage. The first thing to do is to figure out if the problem has to do with just your house or if the entire neighborhood is without power. If … Continue reading →

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Fixing a Leaky Faucet

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Karl

A dripping faucet is not only annoying it is also a waste of precious water. Most faucets are the washer type and can usually be repaired quickly and easily. The washers in a faucet can become cracked or brittle and … Continue reading →

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Paint Options – How to Paint Anything!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Karl

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 … Continue reading →

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How to Perform an Emergency Roof Repair

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Karl

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 … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Your Gutters

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Karl

Your gutters provide a safe and effective path for rainwater to run off and away from your home, but you need to make sure that it is kept clean and free of blockages which can lead to expensive repairs. Typically, … Continue reading →

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