Don't be a DIW...(Do It Worselfer)... At some point, even the most serious professional needs help, it's construction after all, and construction is not something that it's done alone. It's much worse for a DIYer. In bathroom remodels, there are some simple DIYer tasks that can be done by yourself and sometimes relying on little help from your spouse, kids, friends, and neighbors... ...but the fact is that you will run into situations in which a Pro could solve easily. The F

Stone Vs. Rock - Complements Any Landscape A very popular trend in landscape design is the use of stone to add character and definition to an outdoor space. The growing popularity of natural stone landscaping is due to the fact that stones fit the look of most homes. It works well on both formal and informal landscape designs. Besides, when it comes to landscaping, stones can be used to frame a pond, facade a house front, facade an outdoor fireplace, line walkways and patios,

Kitchen cabinets seem to be a really difficult build, but kitchen cabinets are super easy to build! Kitchen cabinets are nothing but wood boxes. When your budget is tight, but you need quality, the only option you may have is doing it yourself! Kitchen cabinets can be a very expensive item, and low cost options are very limited. If you buy some Chinese-made brands of cabinets, all that you are going to get is some particle board boxes stapled together. Those fall apart in a f

Air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps are also known as HVAC help regulate the temperature in your home and make it more comfortable. To ensure that your heating and cooling systems remain effective and efficient, regular maintenance is needed, filters replaced, grills cleaned, etc... Preventative checkups and maintenance prolong the life of your systems. That is why warranties are only valid if you performed the required maintenance! Maintenance requirements vary depend

Everyone knows that when the spring arrives, its time to make the maintenance needed in your Home Spring tips Replace your furnace filter Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter Check your electrical system Always have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher accessible. Make sure the light bulbs in all your fixtures are the correct wattage Review your fire escape plan with your family Consider installing a lightning protection system on your home Protect all your electrical a

Perpetrators Cannot Hide if lights shine on them Home Security Lighting is often overlooked as one of the most important aspects of home and house security. The major benefit that home security lighting has, is that it helps to prevent and not just protect against intruders and vandals. Not only prevents intruders from wanting to hang around, but also there is an advantage of exposing anybody who may be lurking on the property at night. In this day and age with a bad economy,

Mold and mildew is frequently seen in  homes at this time of year due to homeowners keeping windows closed whilst having the heating on. Although, this unsightly fungi is not likely to ever be left long enough to cause significant damage to your possessions – and is rarely covered by your home insurance – it is also good to know how to prevent and deal with it because of the possible health implications that can be caused by prolonged exposure. Mold being removed from a wall