How do you know when to "Do it yourself" and when to "Hire it Out"? Here you will find a detailed look at how one family took their time to go through the necessary steps to make the decision on how they were going to proceed with a door replacement project. Find our their costs and compare those costs for doing the work themselves with work done by professionals. As with any expense or … [Read more...]

Give this a try, every first Saturday of the month for the past several years, I have taken my three youngest children to the Home Depot Learning Workshop. This child-friendly workshop is perfect for kids of all ages. It's pretty neat for adults too. Learning is Fun During the workshops, children get to use simple tools (hammer, screwdriver,...) to create, that they can later paint at home or … [Read more...]

Love your pet! Millions of Americans have pets and it can create a bit of a problem for your family, especially when it comes to home heating/cooling costs as well as security issues. Unfortunately, pets do not have the ability to open or close doors on their own, so this could be a very useful exercise for you to consider. To start with, here are the materials you will need to get going: A … [Read more...]

If you have ever been faced with a task that seems less than pleasant, the more you understand about how to get the project done, the better off you are. When it comes to your home there are a few such tasks that come to mind that might fit this category. No one likes to take out the garbage or clean the garage. No one likes to clean the bathroom and few enjoy doing the laundry (at least in our … [Read more...]