We may not realize that the home’s water heater is a vital part of our daily lives. We take hot showers and baths, wash our clothes, run the dishwasher, and a variety of other needs. We often take it for granted and it’s a shock when it stops working. It’s important to maintain your water…
Being a homeowner can sometimes make you feel like you need to be a jack-of-all-trades. And while there are many facets of home maintenance that you may have grown to enjoy and take pride in, when considering a project such as a custom remodel of a room or your entire home, it’s easy to understand the…
It is understandable that people want to save money by tackling seemingly minor household maintenance themselves rather than hiring someone else to do it. When it comes to your water heater, however, that can lead to problems. Sometimes, very expensive problems. Your water heater needs periodic service to remove sediment build up. Depending on your…
Having your kitchen cabinets enameled is a job that can completely transform the entire room. Whether your cabinets are old and outdated or just not attractive, a good enamel job will surely fix the issue. Take a look at some good kitchen cabinet enameling tips to help you get started. Choosing Your Paint The paint that…
Chewing gum pollution is a major problem for property owners, and the only solution is a professional pressure washing. Every day, many people thoughtlessly spit their gum on the sidewalk without realizing they are polluting. Gum pollution is such a big problem, the United States General Services Administration has created guidelines for cleaning it from historical sites…
The two most valuable remodel for any home are the kitchen and bathrooms. This is in part because these rooms are the least often remodeled rooms in your home. If your kitchen and bathrooms have styles that are from decades ago, it is probably time to consider an update. Planning kitchen and bath updates will…
Replacing that old door seems like a simple enough task: run to the hardware store, buy the right size door, and screw it into a place where the old one was. Unfortunately, this DIY project often turns out to be more than homeowners bargained for. What seems like a quick task can turn into an…
If you are like a lot of homeowners, you might not find yourself thinking about your gutters very often. After all, gutters can be an “out of sight, out of mind” type of thing. However, your gutters have a very important job, and keeping them clean is essential. Gutter cleaning is not something that you should…
Painting your home is one of the fastest ways to make it look clean, presentable and if you’re selling — ready to sell. Painting the exterior can boost your curb appeal and make your home look fresh and new while painting the inside can make your rooms look up-to-date and attractive for a minimal cost….
You rely on your garbage disposal every day to get rid of food scraps quickly and conveniently. And while garbage disposals should easily last several years before needing any significant plumbing repair or replacement, it’s good to be aware of the common signs you need a new garbage disposal in your kitchen. Perpetual Bad Smells Over…