Power tools are designed to make life much easier for the average homeowner. A power tool can be a device as simple as a battery operated screwdriver or as powerful as a rotary hammer. Power tools are essential for performing common household repairs as they make quick work of those do-it-yourself jobs around the house. When selecting power tools, it is very important that you look for quality. A cheap and inexpensive drill may seem like a good...more
With the Great Recession rearing its' ugly head and nearly 10% of the nation unemployed (not including those who have already dropped from the roles, which would move the numbers closer to those of the Great Depression) and unemployment about to run out for those who are fortunate enough to have gotten extended benefits, this is no time for anyone to be spending money on buying expensive Christmas presents. Instead, you should consider looking...more
Well Halloween is just around the corner now, coming in at the end of October and with the economy still reeling, with 9.7% unemployment and no end in sight, it is time to consider ideas for homemade Halloween costumes. Instead of wasting a ton of money buying made in China junk, try this simple idea for a cool homemade Halloween costume: The Phantom of the Opera. It sounds really complicated, but it isn't. Especially for adult men who may have their old tux from their wedding lying around. The biggest part of the costume is in fact the tux. If you don't have one, a black suit might work, especially if you can lay your hands on a bow tie. The other parts of this costume are fairly simple. You will need the half mask of the phantom for your homemade Halloween costume. The easiest thing is to simply buy one; they can be had for just a few dollars at most novelty shops. Or, if you are feeling creative, buy yourself some white oak tag (heavy cardboard like paper used for school projects - it can be found at most craft stores) and start by cutting an oval face from the material. Most oak tag pieces should be big enough to let you make several of these, so don't worry too much if you...more
The fact is that most basements share a common problem, they suffer from damp sickness. This can be a real problem, especially if you are considering turning that extra space into brand new living space. But exactly why are so many basements damp?Finding the Moisture SourceThe water that can lead to a damp basement comes from a number of different...more
When it comes to constructing or remodelling your home I'm sure you will have a number of questions and ideas that you wish to ask the contractor. Sometimes because we are so busy getting everything together we sometimes miss the important questions that should have been asked at the beginning of the project. By simply making sure that you have a...more
Although many call their kitchen the center of their home, very few actually spend the time necessary updating it and doing the necessary repairs to keep it going. More so, this room of the home usually gets the most workouts. It gets the most damage, too. Therefore, it is likely that your kitchen needs a little love and attention to get it back into the best working order possible. The good news is that with most kitchens repairs and even new kitchen installation does not have to be difficult to do.When it comes to kitchens, make the decision if you need a new kitchen installation or if you just need to make kitchen repairs. Here are some tips to help you to make that decision.- Does the cost of kitchen repairs simply outdo the cost of having to replace the entire kitchen? If it would cost more to do the repairs, then an installation is probably the better route to take.- Is a new kitchen installation going to add value to your home that repairs to your current kitchen will not be able to do? This is quite common today. Never underestimate the benefit of boosting your home's value with an updated kitchen!- If you think installations are too expensive, think again. The cost of...more
Did you know that if you live in the typical American family home that your appliances, including kitchen appliances, account for as much as 20 percent of your home's energy usage? This means that the appliances that you place into your home will...more
Kitchen appliances may not be something that you think about enough before you buy them. You walk into a retail store and there are so many displays and all sorts of great features on the appliances. It is quite easy to get overwhelmed with all of...more
When it comes to the wide range of products on the market for kitchen backsplashes, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the options you have. These backsplashes range in style, color, pattern and even material. One thing to keep in mind when looking...more
As you determine the layout and materials you will use for the kitchen backsplashes in your home, do keep in mind that you can mix things up. You can mix colors to make a statement. You can select from a wide range of materials. You can even jazz up...more
With countertops in place, the next step in your kitchen remodel is to update the kitchen backsplashes. These areas of the kitchen can be quite complex to handle only because you have gravity working against you. The good news is that many of the...more
With beautiful kitchen backsplashes in place, you may want to do all you can to ensure that they continue to look amazing no matter what they go through. However, consider the area. They are often splashed with everything from water to tomato sauce....more