House Renovation Tips

It’s usually easier and better to replace a few damaged shingles than to patch them. Each shingle is held by 2 sets of nails: one under the shingle above, the second 6 inches farther back.
Raise the shingle tabs that overlap the first set of nails and pull them with a flat pry bar. If you [...]

Use a chisel to split the defective shingle, then pull out the sections. Slide a flat bar up and flatten the nails with a few hammer blows.
Trim a replacement shingle to fit by allowing a 1/4-inch space on each side. Tap it into place with a hammer. Stop when the butt is about 1/4 inch [...]

It’s easy to patch a small hole in a flat roof that’s covered with built-up asphalt or roll roofing. Sweep aside all gravel and dirt. With a straight edge and a utility knife, cut out and remove a rectangular section around the damaged area.
Cut a matching patch of asphalt shingle. Spread plastic roofing cement inside [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]