Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
How to Brighten Up a Den
Tweet Dens typically do not have closets and therefore would not be considered a bedroom. Some dens offer a half-bath and even a separate entrance, making this an attractive room
Rental Property Renovation Ideas
Tweet If you own rental property, be it a house, an apartment or a room in your house, you may be wondering what sort of renovations you should undertake to
Top Basement Renovation Ideas
Tweet Making the most of unused living space. If you have an unused basement in your home and are looking to turn it into desired living space, you can add
Protect Your Valuable Bird Bath This Winter
Tweet Concrete bird baths can be expensive, ranging in price from $75 to more than $200, the larger and more elaborate these designs are. As beautiful as bird baths may
You Can Winterize Your Garden
Tweet As long as the ground hasn’t frozen, you can still winterize your garden. From early autumn in most northernly locations to almost winter in the deep south, you can
Making the Most of Your Closet Space
Tweet Closets are wonderful places to hang a hat or coat, but they’re also a source of consternation to homeowners and renters who may not be satisfied with the way
Thanksgiving Home Decorating Ideas
Tweet Thanksgiving seems to be the holiday that gets lost in the year end shuffle. Halloween is big because kids and adults alike are dressing up, going to parties and
Should You Power Rake Your Lawn?
Tweet Cooler weather means your lawn may be ready to be power raked. As you finish raking your leaves this fall, you’ll be left with a lawn that will soon
Trees, Autumn Leaves & Disease Prevention
Tweet Fall is the perfect season for assessing the health of your trees. As leaves turn color and fall, you’ll have the opportunity to inspect the leaves from each tree
Fall Pruning and Your Yard
Tweet Autumn is the main pruning season for most shrubs. Chillier temperatures mean that winter is just around the corner, with the first snowflakes now falling across higher terrain and
Should You Use a Dehumidifier?
Tweet Too much moisture in your home and you may soon find mildew or mold growing in the basement, inside of closets and even in living areas. Not only are
You Can Win the Battle Against Mildew
Tweet Mildew is a form of mold, a plant that is part of the fungi family. When mildew begins to build up within the home, significant damage can take place.
Use Your Compost Pile All Year
Tweet Unlike your yard and garden, your compost pile doesn’t go to sleep for the winter. Or, at least it doesn’t have to. Certainly, frigid temperatures can slow down the
7 DIY Jobs Before the Holidays
Tweet The holiday season is fast approaching which means you’ll want your home to look its best before guests show up. Major products should be done well before Thanksgiving, but
A New Look on a Limited Budget
Tweet Are you wanting to update your home? Are limited finances standing in the way of a renovation? Join the club – for many homeowners, a home improvement project is
Making the Most of Small Spaces
Tweet Seven tips on how to organize limited space. Here on LetsRenovate.com, our emphasis is on taking your existing space and making it larger. However, we also realize that for
End of Season Garden Bargains for New Homeowners
Tweet Save money on yard and garden purchases. If you’ve moved into a new home since Labor Day, you may find yourself with a challenge: how to handle seasonal lawn
How & Where to Store Patio Furniture
Tweet Fall storage tips for your patio furniture. Finding Storage Your storage area can be most anywhere, provided that your patio furniture is protected from the elements and isn’t at
7 Lawn Mower Care Tips
Tweet As fall winds down, you’ll be making your last few passes across your lawn until next spring. Fallen leaves may now be a factor, which means you can either
How to Get Your Lawn & Garden Ready for Fall
Tweet With summer now behind us, fall is the perfect time of the year to prepare your lawn and garden for the cooler months ahead. This means taking some steps
