All Entries Tagged With: "remodeling"
Keep up the Remodeling
Despite home price drops in many cities, remodeling projects are holding their own as a way for owners to add value. Many people are wondering where their money will be safest during these uncertain economic times. Experts still advise investing in your home still pays off.
Contractor For Hire: Beware
Is Mr. Plumber there? This is Ms. Leever. Mr. Plumber was here yesterday and gave me an estimate on my bathroom remodeling job. He said that he would call me back this afternoon to schedule the project. What? He doesn’t work for you! But I gave him a deposit already. He said he needed to check with his boss about the next available start date. You’ve never heard of him, huh? But…He said…I thought…well, I guess I am out $1,500. Thank you for your time.
11 Quick and Easy Home Repairs under $25 (Project 4)
Whether you’re a fledgling do-it-yourselfer or a veteran, here’s a collection of home repairs and fix-ups you can do in a few hours or less for under $25 each.
Buying a Garbage Disposal?
Have you ever bought a garbage disposal? Are you considering buying one now? Are you confused by all the choices? Here are a few pieces of information to help you choose your next garbage disposal. First, you actually have only a few choices when it comes to picking out the right disposal. In this case, [...]
Concrete Advantages over Wood
When you compare concrete to lumber, for instance when building a patio, there are several disadvantages to wood. One is an environmental disadvantage, as the trees used to make the lumber that makes the patio takes years to grow and harvest. Secondly, the upkeep on a wooden patio is much greater than the upkeep on [...]
Concrete Installation Tips
Here are a few tips to watch out for when you decide to have concrete poured for a patio, walkway, or such. 1. Usually a 4” depth is used when pouring concrete. A frame is laid to hold the concrete until it sets. Four inches is usually used when pouring a walkway or patio at [...]
