Know what’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several disasters happening at once? Winter brings with it a litany of challenges for the average homeowner. Key among them is the possibility that your pipes might freeze over. Freezing leads to cracking and thereafter disaster galore. A 1/8-inch crack in your piping can […]
If you happened to get through the summer without an air conditioner, you are one tough cookie. Most of us couldn’t make it through those stifling hot days without some kind of cool down system. And since most of us don’t have the money to install some sort of indoor cooling spa (or the incentive […]
Your house will need a fresh coat of paint every now and then. Like most people, you probably grapple with color choices. Unfortunately, picking the right color could mean the difference between a successful remodel and a flop. For this reason, you need to take your time to decide what colors to go with. It’s […]
The place you live in, whether apartment or house, requires a lot of attention, investment, and care. I am sure that you already have all those emergency numbers among the stickers on your fridge for possible issues in your home, including the local electrician, plumber, or that guy who always knows why your washing machine […]
The bedroom is your favorite place at home, being the reason why you should make it as pleasant as possible. There are many ways to achieve that, either by decorating it the way you always wanted or simply by choosing the right colors that can make any space look much more beautiful. There is something […]
You don’t have to be a professional electrician, master, plumber, bricklayer, or anything similar in order to be able to fix minor issues in your home. It is why there is a list of tools that every house should have. Of course, don’t rely on yourself and on those tools in every occasion. Sometimes you […]
Living in a small house is not always easy, but it can definitely have certain advantages, especially if you learn how to use the small space in a very smart manner. There are many clever tricks and hacks on house to use the small space and make it be much more practical and even look […]
Do you always have to rush to your nearest home improvement store each time you need to get some handy-work done around the house? Having the right tools for a job is not only more convenient but makes DIY jobs much safer. These mad dashes can be avoided by having a collection of tools for […]
For the most part, attics are usually used to store boxes, old furniture, and antiques that have probably rusted. However, you can do more with your attic than simply letting it hold items you don’t want to look at anymore. You can make it into an inviting space that you’ll want to visit and spend […]
There’s only one way to survive a hurricane…flee! But what happens to your beautiful home when you’re gone? Do you let Mother Nature have her way? The shocking images of the sheer destruction left in the wake of Katrina, Irma and other hurricanes can lead you to believe that you can’t do much to protect […]