Archive for May, 2011

bathroom
How to Make Your Bathroom Look Bigger Without Changing its Footprint
2011/05/31, 1 Comment

Bathroom renovations can be expensive, costing homeowners $15-20,000 or more for a complete update. Change the bathroom& ...

permit
Do I Need a Construction Permit?
2011/05/30, No Comments

Many homeowners are running afoul of the law, but aren’t aware that they are doing something wrong. They’re ...

sunday
Simple Home Improvement Tip for a Sunday
2011/05/29, No Comments

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 29 How is Your Home Ventilation: something you probably don' ...

Can You Handle Being Your Own General Contractor?
2011/05/27, No Comments

You’re skilled enough to handle many of the tasks needed to get done around your home, but not everything. Certain ...

mortgage-money
Should I Refinance Now or Wait?
2011/05/26, 2 Comments

Homeowners who haven’t refinanced over the past several years may believe they missed out on a good thing. Certainly, ...

homeeuity
HEL and HELOC Considerations
2011/05/25, 3 Comments

If you are considering a home improvement project, tapping the equity built up in your home may be one way for you to fi ...

finance5
How to Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment
2011/05/24, No Comments

Despite declining home values, many homeowners are not seeing their property taxes decline or at least at a rate they be ...

bird1
How to Construct a Bird-Friendly Yard
2011/05/23, 1 Comment

Not all home projects are particularly complex, tedious and expensive. Your backyard offers just the right kind of proje ...

sunday
Simple Home Improvement Tip for a Sunday
2011/05/22, No Comments

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22 Get Ready for the Summer: summer means outdoor barbecues ...

caution
Home Renovation Safety
2011/05/21, 1 Comment

While DIY home renovations can be a good way to save money in these tough economic times, failing to take proper safety ...

finance4
When Considering a Home Warranty
2011/05/20, 1 Comment

Is a home warranty worth it? If you are buying or selling a home, a home warranty may come up in the price negotiation, ...

moen
MOEN SaturDIY Makeovers
2011/05/19, No Comments

Update your bathroom or kitchen in about a day for around a thousand dollars.

Watch interior designer and DIY ...