Building your first home is an exciting endeavor. After all, what better to make sure that everything is exactly how you want it? But with everything that goes into the project, it's very easy to forget some important factors such as storage and even proper walking space. To make sure that you're hallways are wide enough and your drains do their work, browse through this checklist and make sure … [Read more...]

Taking care of your lawns involves more than just keeping the grass short and watered. You need to direct some of your attention beneath the grass itself. By keeping your soil in good shape you can keep your lawn healthy. You can take care of the soil by buying some quality fertilizer. There are different types and what kind you choose largely depends on how much time you have available, and how … [Read more...]

In today's culture we use our smartphones for everything. Now that extends to home improvement. A smartphone might not be able to hammer in a nail, or at least not more than once, but it can help you plan out the project before you start. With organizational apps like Evernote you can constantly write reminders to yourself throughout the project. If you're feeling even more creative you can … [Read more...]

Fall is coming up, which means pretty soon leaves are going to be coming down on your house. If your gutters aren't in the best of shape, now is the time to take care of them. A lot of home owners aren't aware that there are actually several different types of rain gutters, and the ones that are best for your home may not necessarily be the ones you have. Double check the gutters you have around … [Read more...]

Are you tired of washing your dishes by hand and thinking of installing a dishwasher? One of these appliances can be a great time saver, allowing you to multitask against your list of chores. Before you break open you're toolbox, familiarize yourself with the process to make sure every goes a smoothly as possible. When you're dealing with water fixtures its worth it to take the time beforehand to … [Read more...]

Let's face it. There are just some household chores that we either forget about, or just flat out put off until we forget about them. Defrosting your fridge tends to be one of them. This is a shame simply because this is the place where you store up to half of the food in your home. There really shouldn't be an excuse to ignore it, but of course we do it anyway. The problem comes when we've put if … [Read more...]

Brick walls add a lot of visual beauty to a room, using not only texture but also a variety of color to increase the room's aesthetics. As far as decorating goes however, they can be a little tricky. There's not an obvious way to hang pictures or artwork on them. A simple hammer and nail won't do the trick unless what you're going for is a pile of bent nails on the floor. Lucky for you, here's a … [Read more...]

August is here folks, and with it the last stretch of summer. Fall is just around the corner, leaving barely enough room to finish those vacation projects you've kept putting off. Here are a few projects to keep you busy before new season starts. Some of these are even quick and easy, perfect for relaxing and preparing for the cooler months ahead. August is a great time replace any water fixtures … [Read more...]

There are ways to make a dark room seem brighter without cracking open your piggy bank to install new lighting fixtures. You can try adding new mirrors, using the existing light to its full effect, or you can add some greenery to give the room a more vivid atmosphere. You may even be preventing the light already present in the room by having too many dark elements. You can read up on these tips … [Read more...]

Are you wanting to update your bathroom but running low on ideas? Here are some great themes for inspiration. You can keep it simple with a paint job, or go for a bigger overhaul and get rid of that side closet for more space. The end result of your bathroom is up to your imagination. The size of your bathroom isn't an issue either. If you have the initiative and the budget, you can reshape the … [Read more...]