Posts in Category: Home Renovation Tips

We have a flurry of holidays just around the corner! Of course, everyone dresses up the windows and doors during Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but what about all the other holidays throughout the year? There’s at least one holiday every month, so why not take advantage of the festive spirit and adorn your windows and doors?

Most windows open up your view to the world, but they can also make your home an easy target for intruders. Most home burglaries occur through forcible entry, and in the warmer weather months, windows are the most popular means for entrance.

Do you or one of your family member have limited mobility? This article outlines modifications you can make to the doors and windows in your home, in order to make the space accessible for those who have physical limitations or require mobility equipment to safely get around. 

First impressions are everything. That’s not just in regards to you. It’s also in regards to your home. Often your home’s first impression on anyone will be made when they walk up to your door. Take a look at it and tell me what you see. If it looks rather bland or you notice chipped or tarnished hardware, then it may be time to take action. Not only is changing door hardware easier than most think, it can also change the visual appeal of your home’s whole entrance way. 

Are your entryway doors past their prime? Are they hard to open and close? Are you watching your hard earned money slip away through drafty doors? If you are replacing your old wooden entry doors with new ones soon, there are a number of things that you can do with your old ones. If you prefer to reuse and recycle, you can up-cycle your old doors and make them into a stunning headboard with this how-to.

If the exterior of your home is beginning to look dated or unattractive, there are some ways to give it some great curb appeal once again. This is especially important if you are planning to sell your home since many potential buyers judge a home by how it looks from the street. However, even if you are not planning to sell anytime soon, you may want to give your exterior an update for both aesthetic reasons and energy efficiency.

Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, there are numerous projects around your living space that will eventually want to change or improve. One such project could be hanging curtain rods. Whether it’s because you bought a new house, rented a new apartment or you want to spruce up your brand new windows, it is a good skill to know how to hang curtain rods. Let us help you prepare yourself for this task.

Your home is your investment, and your family is your life, but when those two things are in the midst of a hurricane, or other violent weather you have to stay protected. Luckily, there are ways to safe guard against acts of nature. We present to you a checklist of precautions to keep your family safe in your home during inclement weather.

Winter is coming, but don’t lose your head! With a little preparation you can make sure that your home is ready for the very cold winter that is being predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac. This 200 year old book uses a variety of things to predict the weather, including lunar cycles and sunspots. While this might sound unreliable, its forecasts are often correct (about 80% of the time). Facing a bitterly cold winter, you need to make sure that your home is ready.

It’s difficult to know when to replace your windows, or when to repair them. Proper attention and inspection of the windows in your home is important in catching problems early before any other damage to your home occurs. Here is an overview of problems that you may experience, and what they mean for your home.