2016

  • How To Paint Wooden Kitchen Cabinets And Use Textured Spray Paint To Create Borders

    Sand old, wooden cabinets in your home's kitchen and add bright-colored paint to each one by completing the steps below. Once the paint has dried, use textured spray paint to create a decorative border across the front of each cabinet's door. Materials power drill plastic sheeting hand sander sandpaper emery cloth wood cleaner lint-free cloths painter's tape bright-colored interior paint wooden paint stirrer paint tray paint roller roller handle and frame narrow paintbrush ruler self-adhesive stencils textured-spray paint water clear sealant Sand The Cabinet Frames And Doors [Read More]

  • Mold Prevention Tips For Homeowners Living In Tropical Areas

    Many people dream about living in a tropical area because of the warm temperatures and beaches with brilliant white sands. While living in tropical climates is great, you should also know that mold and mildew love warm, humid climates too. Learning more about how to prevent the growth of mold and mildew in your tropical home is important for you and your family to remain healthy to enjoy the beaches and warm temperatures. [Read More]

  • Advantages And Disadvantages Of Lava Stone Countertops

    Lava stone countertops are an alternative type of natural stone countertop that is made out of lava that has been hardened and then sealed with an enamel. Because of their unique material qualities and method of construction, lava stone countertops carry a number of distinctive advantages and disadvantages over other types of countertops. Understanding what lava stone countertops have to offer your home can help you decide if they are the right fit for your needs or not. [Read More]

  • 3 Easy Ways To Revamp Outdated Kitchen Cabinets Other Than The Basic Paint Job

    Those old cabinets you have in your kitchen can easily compromise the overall look you want to achieve. While replacing the old cabinetry with new would always be ideal, you may not quite have enough room in your budget to make the investment right away. You may be tempted to grab a bucket of paint and start slathering away to cover up the ugliness of your antiquated cabinetry, but you may be able to do something else besides just paint the cabinets to give them new life. [Read More]

  • 3 Tips On Getting Window Replacements

    When you need to replace a window in your home or get some window work done, you will need to hire the best, most credible window replacement contractors in your city. In doing this, you should take inventory of your windows to decide whether you need a replacement or repair, what to look for in the best window replacement remodeling contractors and get an idea of how much this work will cost. [Read More]

  • 3 Questions To Ask Yourself When Having Windows Installed In Your Home

    When it comes to picking out the finishing touches of your home, it is important that you take time to analyze each aspect. One thing that you are going to want to think about before you design or purchase them are your windows. There are several important aspects to installing your windows, and taking the time to really think about what windows are best for your home can help a great deal. [Read More]

  • Tips For Expanding Your Shower

    Many times, especially in older homes, you want a larger space for your showering needs. Expansion can depend on the space allowed and whether you can achieve the plumbing repairs necessary for the expansion. Here are some tips to aid you in the process. The Wall Surface  With an expansion project of the shower, you need to be sure to choose the right materials to prevent water from leaking past the surface of the shower and into the framing and subflooring of the bathroom. [Read More]

  • Designing A Bathroom With Your Cats In Mind? 3 Features To Include

    Remodeling the primary bathroom in your home can come with concern for every member of your family, but your cats are often missed when making design choices. If you want your bathroom to be fully functional for both your human family members and your pets, you need to look into what kinds of choices can work well for cats. With the right features included in your bathroom remodel, you can make the bathroom easy to use for cats, while also making it better for you. [Read More]

  • Deciding On Slate For Your Kitchen Countertops

    Granite is one of the most popular materials for kitchen countertops, though homeowners sometimes branch out into marble or quartz. Slate is a sometimes-overlooked natural stone that's nonetheless ideal for kitchen countertops. A durable material, slate also creates a distinctive profile in your kitchen. Choose slate for your kitchen countertops for décor ranging from modern to rustic. Composition of Slate Slate is a metamorphic rock that originated as either shale or mudstone. [Read More]

  • Adding A Front Porch

    Unless you belong to an older generation, you may never have enjoyed a front porch. They are more than a simple home addition; the front porch is a place to relax, visit with neighbors, and get a breath of fresh air. If you screen it in, you can enjoy the outdoors without fighting off flies and mosquitoes as well. Even if you think a front porch would be an enjoyable addition to your home, you may wonder if having one built is a good financial investment. [Read More]