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« Previous EntriesHow to Replace a Light Fixture
Thursday, September 4th, 2008**Safety First: Always shut off circuit in the area you are working on. Test to see if the Light fixture is still not live by flipping the switch on/off. If you are unsure of your safety at any time, consult with your local professional.
Now that the circuit is completely turned off, you can safely work.
Few [...]
How to Make a Stone Firepit
Thursday, August 28th, 2008A stone firepit is an excellent addition to any house and if you choose to do so, you can build it yourself. It is not necessarily a project for beginners, but anyone with the will to do it, certainly can. There are many different styles of firepits and they range from the fairly simple to [...]
Green Mosaic Tile - How to Use it Properly!
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008Green Mosaic Tile - Did you ever consider remodeling home surfaces by yourself? Here is your opportunity! If you want to provide your home interior or exterior a natural look, no doubt that these nature-made panels can help you get there. The following quick review describes the latest information about how you can quickly and [...]
Do it Yourself Renewable Energy Project
Monday, August 18th, 2008There are two options when it comes to using renewable energy. You can either buy a professional green energy system or you could start your own do it yourself renewable energy project. Buying a green source of energy system can cost you thousands of dollars but if you decide to start a do it yourself [...]
Try DIY Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation Projects
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Everyone wants their house to reflect on who they are and, of course, you only want a house that is nice to look at. This is especially because the home serves as a sanctuary, a place where you just want to relax. If you were to ask anyone about their favorite room in their home, [...]
Do it Yourself Concrete Stain - How to Stain Your Concrete Floors
Friday, August 8th, 2008Concrete staining has been around since the 1920’s but many folks have just discovered this inexpensive and durable flooring option. Whether it is for your exterior patio or an interior floor concrete stained flooring is allergen free, durable and low maintenance. Do it yourself concrete staining may just be your best bet to own one [...]
Secured Home Improvement Loans - Give A New Look To Your Home
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008The idea of the secured home improvement loans is to make the improvements to the home. It includes lots of things like adding or enlarging the room, building a deck, funding a swimming pool, enclosing a patio, general repairs, repainting and redirecting, updating plumbing etc. You can also discover other government funded programs for the [...]
Jacksonville women tool around, but with a purpose
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008Women’s group takes on home repairs with “fellowship and communion.”
They all giggle when one member of the group suggests they could use a good stud finder.
It’s hard to figure out if the ladies are talking about the tool that helps find a proper wall anchor when hanging a heavy object, or did they mean something [...]
Two Local Home Improvement Giants Merge
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Merger of Advance Window & Siding with Kuhn’s Roofing Brings Home Exterior Projects “Under One Roof” for Homeowners
What happens when two well-known, trusted exterior remodeling companies join forces? Area homeowners can now find “everything for the outside” expert installation of roofing, windows, siding, doors, insulation, fencing, and decks. Consumers also benefit from increased convenience, [...]
Online Home Improvement Resource Heads West
Saturday, July 19th, 2008With summer winding to a close, online home improvement website BizziBid is ready for the barrage of projects homeowners nationwide will have in the fall and winter months. A large majority of problems occur or more accurately are found during the colder months. With colder weather and more rain, home systems and materials seem to [...]
Home-equity-sharing scheme may cost you more than you think
Monday, July 14th, 2008The sales pitch is simple: Tap into your home equity without taking on more debt, without paying any interest and without having to worry about additional monthly payments, ever.
It’s getting thousands of people each week to look into something called a “REX Agreement,” which might best be described as a home-equity-risk/return-sharing arrangement, a phrase so [...]
Middletown Man Wanted For Home Improvement Fraud
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008NCCo Police say, Robert Hyer accepted more than 26-grand from woman to build a deck and porch , but never finsihed the job. He’s now on the run.
New Castle County Police say, Robert Hyer completed a small portion of the deck at the woman’s home and never returned to her residence to finish the work. [...]
Home improvement boom ‘funded by savings’
Friday, July 4th, 2008Around 80 per cent of people who undertook some form of home improvements over the past year used their savings to help fund the work, it has been found.
According to Halifax, which has just published its 18th annual home improvements survey, savings remain by far the most popular way of paying for the upgrades.
Well behind [...]
29 Lowe’s stores closed from Gustav
Monday, June 30th, 2008Lowe’s Cos. Inc. began the cleanup process Tuesday, assessing damaged stores and locating employees _ many of whom evacuated before Hurricane Gustav made landfall Monday.
The home improvement chain said 29 stores in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas were closed Tuesday as teams of workers assessed the damage inside.
Some of the stores, which closed because of mandatory [...]
Home improvements loan for over 60s
Thursday, June 26th, 2008The over 60s are being offered home improvement loans by the borough to keep people comfortable and secure in their homes.
The scheme, being introduced by the Royal Borough and 17 other local authorities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey, provides loans to the over 60s to improve the warmth, comvort or security of their homes.
This [...]
Parking lot troubles
Saturday, June 21st, 2008A Fayetteville man says his truck was damaged when he tried to pick up supplies he bought at a home improvement store.
Mark Brady went to Lowe’s Home Improvement to buy wood to build a privacy fence, but before he could even get the materials loaded in his truck, he says he ran into problems. He [...]
Home Remodeling, Masonry, Replacement Windows And Decks Featured on New Website for Company In Massachusetts
Monday, June 16th, 2008KPS Builders, Massachusetts remodeling contractor, today announced the launch of KPSBuilders.com as an information portal for Massachusetts home owners to find information about home improvement projects. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of home remodeling tips the website is anticipated to quickly become Massachusetts’s primary resource web site for [...]
Home improvement projects add quality of lives
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Evelyn Heagney of Franktown lost her husband, Robert, to pancreatic cancer in early August.
A friend she has know for more than 10 years, who wished to remain anonymous, nominated Evelyn to be a recipient of the Helping Hands Project sponsored by the Douglas/Elbert Realtor Association.
“Robert died two weeks before we did the work. He had [...]
Home Improvement Franchising Can Offer An Economically Resilient Franchising Choice
Friday, June 6th, 2008When the economy is sagging it forces many people to tighten their financial belts. It’s often a time when buying and selling a home becomes much less of an option - consider the recent housing market debacle - and as a result, more people choose to stay where they are and simply do a little [...]
Beware of home improvement scams
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Recently, an older couple here in Medford, whom we will call Mr. and Mrs. Smith, was scammed by someone purporting to be a bricklayer, or mason.
The individual came to their door, stated that he noticed the couple needed some external repairs, and offered to do the work “at a discount.” He showed them his driver’s [...]