Spring is already right around the corner on the calendar and many of us are starting to get the itch to begin cleaning and making repairs around our homes. We all know the typical spring cleaning “to-do’s” – wipe down baseboards, wash the walls, clean up and maintain our garden beds. The list can seem…
Drywall is a low-cost, attractive way to make your home comfortable. Made from gypsum and crystalline water, this type of wall and ceiling has become the most popularly used material for homes in the US. But if not repaired properly when it is needed, damaged drywall can cause not only structural problems, but health risks as…
It can be difficult to find the right fit for your home when it comes to security systems. There are so many options out there that it’s hard to find out which brands are the best. Whether you’re looking to protect yourself or an entire family, home security is serious. To make the search easier,…
If you own a home, you work hard to keep it in good working order. You maintain the plumbing and the electrical work so that they continue to work. You paint the walls in every room to make the house more comfortable. You take care of the lawn and make sure that it stays green. …
Owning a home that you love is a true pleasure. You can spend years working to improve the beauty and functionality of each room. If you want to add beauty to your home while increasing the property value and increasing sustainability, there are several projects that you can install yourself or have installed by a…
Welcome back to the second half of our two-part article on interesting and creative ways to renovate your kitchen without actually going through the full remodeling process. Last time we talked about how many houses are fantastic except for the previous owner’s taste in kitchen decor and the hassle of actually ripping out everything to…
Sheetrock and drywall both refer to special panels that are fastened to wall studs to create walls, but they’re not the same thing — at least not technically! Here’s a little brain-teaser: All Sheetrock is drywall, but not all drywall is Sheetrock! That’s because Sheetrock is actually a brand name — patented by a company…
Have you ever loved everything about a home except the kitchen decor? The way people decorate kitchen has changed a lot in the past 80 years in which your home may have been built. Older homes tend to have bold designs that seem overdone and tacky these days and even with a perfectly modern kitchen,…
Remodeling a bathroom is a costly, time-consuming project straining many families’ budgets and patience. If your bathroom is functioning fine but desperately needs of some cosmetic upgrades, there are more affordable options. One of the most cost-effective ways to quickly give your bathroom a face lift is switching out the old vanity and sink. Since…
If your home is traditional in its style and decor, but it still lacks the sophisticated look that you want, you should consider adding crown molding to some of your rooms. This design feature, which provides a graceful-looking flair and a finished edge, makes a fabulous cap for walls and pillars in any traditional home….