Home Improvement Magazine
Outbuildings and Your Property
However, garages are just one of many structures homeowners may have on their property, buildings which can add value to the property and provide a place of respite or storage
Perking Up Your Porch
Begin by reacquainting yourself with the pieces of furniture and other accessories you already have – perhaps a swing, chairs, small fountain, etc. Decide which pieces are in great shape,
Steps to Consider Before Installing a Swimming Pool
Installing a swimming pool can add value to your home and offer countless hours of entertainment and relief from hot weather. Swimming pools can also prove expensive, requiring extensive changes to your yard before a pool can be installed.
Select the Best Trees for Your Yard
The type of tree to add to your property depends on several factors including your location, soil and your personal tolerance for debris. Cost is another factor and becomes all
Green Landscaping the Smart Way
Seasonal Plantings Winter and summer are not then best seasons for installing new greenery, but spring and fall are. Summer’s heat and the threat of killing winter frosts can destroy
You Can Build a Rock Garden
Homeowners who prefer a natural landscape setting may want to consider building a rock garden. As the name implies, rocks are the centerpiece of this type of landscaping feature, with
Garden Center Overview 101
Trips to the garden center are a spring rite of passage, as winter-weary homeowners seek to throw off months of relative solitude to buy flowers and plants in a bid
Roof Repairs Now or Major Renovation Later
Roofing Costs The cost of replacing your roof can be included with your home’s capital improvements or upgrades when it comes to selling your home. But, ask most homeowners if
Flooring Materials: Making the Right Choice
You have many choices available when considering flooring materials along with variations based on color, size, styles and cost. Quality of materials is important too which means you must be
Planning a Home Improvement Project for the Upcoming Spring Season
Even though the weather is still dreary and cold, it’s never too soon to start thinking about spring. If you want your home to be fresh and colorful when spring
Master Bedroom Renovation Ideas
By pushing out a wall, you can expand the footprint of your master bedroom, to encompass all or part of an adjoining room. Such a renovation may require the help
Making Your Dream Garage
What most of these people don’t realize is that it can be surprisingly easy if you follow a few simple rules. Function, organization and expectation. That is the holy trinity
Cost Effective Renovation: Cold Storage Room
Self Reliance Americans have always had a spirit of self-reliance, something we tend to forget when we look to the federal government for help. There is a reason why our
Counting the Cost of Basement Conversion
One area of the home just ripe for conversion is the basement or what some people call the “cellar,” especially if it is unfinished. If you have a basement, you
Where Those Small Details Make a Big Impact
Not everyone has a lot of money in their home budgets to take on big home improvements. Sometimes though the unexpected happens and we do need to tap into that
How to Make a Den
One of the more affordable projects is making a den. After all, if you have a spare bedroom, then that room can be repurposed to become a den, right? Well,
Getting Your Lawn Ready For Spring
There are a variety of ways to make sure your lawn springs back from those long and cold winter months. Just by following a few simple tips, you can enjoy
How to Renovate Your Kitchen on a Budget
Given that most people don’t have the luxury of spending $50,000 or more on a complete kitchen overhaul, the following are some budget-minded renovations for today’s homeowners: Use light colors
Kitchen Touch Up or Major Renovation?
Homeowners planning to improve their houses will often consider making changes to the kitchen. After all, in today’s culture kitchens are the heartbeat of the home, where Americans prepare and
Bathroom Renovations on a Limited Budget
Bathrooms wear out fast, from frequent use and due to moisture that seems to penetrate everything. Buy a new house and within 10 years, your main bathroom will show signs of wear, requiring a refreshing to bring it back to “like new” status.
