Do It Yourself!
By Michael on Oct 30, 2007 in Contractors, Renovation | 0 Comments
1. BOTTOM PLATE (or Sole Plate) - the horizontal member placed on the sub-flooring upon which the wall studs are fastened.
2. BRIDGING - wood or metal members that are installed usually in a diagonal position, between the floor joist for the purpose of bracing the joists against spreading and warping.
3. CEILING JOIST - a heavy [...]
By Michael on Oct 29, 2007 in Energy-saving, Renovation | 1 Comment
Lower your thermostat at night and whenever the house is unoccupied. Close off and don’t heat unoccupied rooms (unless you have a heat pump). If you consistently set your thermostat back at night 10 degrees Fahrenheit, you may reduce your heating bill by 10-20%.
Lower the thermostat and dress warmer. As little as 1 to 3 [...]
By Michael on Oct 26, 2007 in Design, Home Decor, Kitchen, Painting, Renovation, Wallpapers | 0 Comments
Red vibrates with intensity, physiologically speaking, by increasing blood pressure, heartbeat and energy in most people. It instills feelings of intimacy and passion. Red can also stimulate the appetite, which explains why it is so often used in restaurants and is a good choice for a dining room.
Orange, like red, tends to warm a room, [...]
By Michael on Oct 24, 2007 in Bathroom, Carpet, Contractors, Cooling, Design, Doors, Flooring, Heating, Home Decor, Kitchen, Landscaping, Painting, Plumbing, Renovation, Roofing, Security, Siding, Windows | 2 Comments
1. For return on investment, the best home renovation is to upgrade an old bathroom. Kitchens come in second. If the only reason for renovating a house is to increase the possible sale price, the best way is to go with renovations that research shows return more than the cost to renovate. Adding extensions and [...]
By Michael on Oct 24, 2007 in Contractors, Renovation | 1 Comment
Contractors can help you with everything from installing a new home network, renovating the family room or building a brand new house - We think that these tips apply to anyone who is considering a hiring a contractor for building anything in your home. Some of these tips we learned the hard way and others [...]
By Michael on Oct 24, 2007 in Bathroom, Renovation | 0 Comments
I have an older house that needs a little extra love and attention. Recently my boyfriend and I have undergone a renovation of our master bathroom (by master I mean the only bathroom in the house). We are on a tight budget so we are doing most of the work ourselves and it has definitely [...]
By Michael on Oct 23, 2007 in Bathroom, Carpet, Contractors, Cooling, Design, Doors, Flooring, Heating, Home Decor, Kitchen, Landscaping, Painting, Plumbing, Renovation, Roofing, Security, Siding, Windows | 1 Comment
Top 4 tips you need to know before even thinking of renovating your home.
1. Do it now
If you’re looking to remodel this year, now is a good time. You may even be able to get your contractor on the phone… on the first try!
The remodeling market has slowed down and contractors may not be as [...]
