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Three Places to Spend Money on the Exterior of Your Home
by Guest Post on Sep 14, 2013
When you have the exterior of your home remodeled, you are investing, time, energy and convenience into the project and you want to make sure that you are getting the most from the experience. After you have found a contractor that you are comfortable working with, you need to sit down and discuss all of the elements of the project. Continue reading →
Homemade Headboards-Make an Upholstered or Wooden Headboard
by Guest Post on Jan 12, 2010
Homemade headboards can add a lot of personality to any bedroom. They can be coordinated with existing furniture and room decor or they can be the basis of a bedroom makeover. Invest a bit of creativity and time to make a headboard, turning it from ordinary to spectacular. Continue reading →
When to Use a Brush, Roller or Sponge Brush
by Guest Post on May 25, 2010
Brushes are a good choice for painting trim and woodwork. They are also useful for cutting in the edges around the top and bottom edges and corners of walls, before using a roller to cover the larger areas. Continue reading →
Creating a Cottage Kitchen with Bead Board
by Guest Post on Mar 2, 2010
Kitchen decor can range from modern and bold to elegant and elaborate by using strategic kitchen pieces. One of the most popular decorating trends for a kitchen is the cottage look. The cottage kitchen makes use of simple, utilitarian designs. It is functional and simplistic, yet utterly charming. The cottage look also uses a liberal amount of white in its decor. White counters, white cabinets and white walls are all trademarks of a cottage kitchen. Any easy way to install a cottage feel into an Continue reading →
Gas Fireplace Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
by 411 on Apr 11, 2017
Follow these steps for diagnosing and troubleshooting Gas Fireplaces repairs. For the average DIYer, this may seem intimidating, depending on the problem; however, there are some basic symptoms, cause, and remedies you can troubleshoot on your own without too much trouble. The following tasks are to check your fireplace and repair some basic problems. Continue reading →
Helpful Tips on Selecting the Right Contractor
by 411 on Jan 30, 2020
Selecting a reliable contractor can be a difficult and time-consuming task, due to the fact the industry has a variety of terms, cost, availability, a specialist in trade, knowledge, quality, and professionalism. Most licensed contractors are competent, honest, and financially responsible; however, like all businesses, contractors are in the business to make money. Continue reading →
What Type of Licensed Contractor Should You Hire?
by 411 on Feb 28, 2017
Looking for a specialty project? There are many types of contractors available for your home improvement needs. Finding the right type of contractor is just as important as finding a professional and properly licensed contractor. Continue reading →
4 Tips to Help Homeowners Choose the Reputable Roofing Contractor
by Anees Saddiq on Apr 3, 2019
The choice of a roofing contractor is as important as it is difficult. The position and purpose of a roof make the need to keep it in pristine condition a top priority. Whether the need spawns from routine maintenance or post-storm repair, there are quite a few considerations to be made before arriving at your ultimate decision. Continue reading →
How to Repair Vertical and Venetian Blinds
by Guest Post on Dec 19, 2010
Vertical and Venetian blinds are the two most popular kinds of blinds that are used for home decorating. Vertical blinds have vertical slats that are long and hang from main head rail, while Venetian blinds have slats that horizontally hang from a top bracket. Continue reading →
Installing Ceramic Tile
by Guest Post on Apr 28, 2012
Whether you are replacing an old tile floor or installing a new one this step-by-step guide will walk you through the installation process. The following instructions are straightforward and they are designed for most common installations. Continue reading →
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