When you insist on performing most of the renovation or decorating tasks yourself on a home project, it pays to protect yourself and your home. It’s all too easy to damage something or yourself in the process. Here are a few ideas on how to provide some affordable protection when working alone. Protecting the Floors […]
When trying to sell your home, it is important get the best possible price. Last week, we gave you some simple steps to make sure your price is the right figure to secure a sale. What if you still need those few extra pennies from your price tag? What if you are trying […]
You have just bought a plot and contractors are now beginning to approach you in the hopes of getting that contract for building your dream home. Is it possible to skip hiring a general contractor altogether and build your own house by acting as a contractor yourself? It certainly is possible and people even do […]
Despite the weather varying between neutral and pleasant, burst water pipe claims are on the rise. Clearly, it’s not just winter weather that warrants extra worry when it comes to taking care of your pipes. Most associate burst water pipes with colder weather and this mostly holds true. Typically, uninsulated pipes are prone to freezing […]
As a homeowner, it’s essential to save money to prepare for emergency home repair. Most people keep less than one thousand dollars in an emergency fund and are disappointed when an appliance breaks down or if a natural disaster occurs that isn’t covered. When homes age, there is a bigger chance of having to spend money […]
What to Avoid When Re-furbishing Your Home Refurbishing your home can be a fun and rewarding DIY project for you and your whole family to undertake. You can decide to renovate a room to make it more spacious, or refurbish an old house before moving in. Either way, you are sure to give your home […]
If you decide to sand and polish your wooden floor, here is a guide to guaranteeing the work is done properly. Nothing beats the natural beauty and aesthetics of wooden flooring. However, like most items in the house, they need regular care to remain in good condition. We will discuss the […]
