Category: DIY

Up-cycling: The Latest Trend in DIY

For those on a tight budget, decorating your home can seem like an impossible, unaffordable task. That’s why more and more people are making better use of the resources already available to them by undertaking up-cycling DIY projects. The increase in the popularity of Pinterest has meant budding DIYers are inundated with ideas and inspiration at …

Choosing Outdoor Furniture Material

Everyone likes to spruce up their garden with some furniture, but it’s not always a straightforward choice. There are several different materials that your items could be made from, and they each have their positives and negatives. If you’re in the market for a new dining set, or some chairs to sit in the sun in, …

Fresh Paint and Window Treatments for a Remodel Look in a Weekend

Walking through the house and thinking of projects we would like to do is done all the time. Walking through the department or home store, or even another person’s home adds to that list. Time, budget, and sanity makes us trim that list to reasonable and prioritized projects. The simple truth is we often think of …

Flooring Options for DIY

The prospect of installing your own flooring can be intimidating but it is actually easier than many other DIY home improvement projects. There is very significant differences in the level of difficulty however depending on the flooring chose and the suitability of a particular room for that flooring option. Knowing the differences in suitability and difficulty …

PEX Tubing Importance and Uses

The PEX tubing also known as PEX pipe is an excellent alternative to conventional piping structures made with metals like copper or with chlorinated polyvinyl chloride or other materials. The high performance and great strength of these tubes make them most preferred form of piping units to be used for all sorts of plumbing applications. The …

Why You Should Never, Ever Undertake DIY Roofing

Many homeowners are struggling for cash; times are tough and money is tight but under no circumstances should you ever undertake your own DIY roofing- except if you are qualified and trained. Why not? Well unless you want to cause more damage to your roof and hurt yourself in the process, stay well clear. Nobody wants …

How You Can Reduce Your Building Site’s Carbon Footprint

Any building site, regardless of how large or small it is, will end up being an area that will have a quite large carbon footprint. Building sites require an enormous amount of energy not only in terms of supplies and goods, but also with a large amount of people and equipment needed to get the site …

Home Building on a Budget

Building a home does not have to be a financial nightmare. There are a number of ways that you can make building your dream home a bit more affordable. If you are working with a specific budget in mind, you can stick to this and still get the home that you want.   Here are a …

Popular Alternative Sources of Energy

More and more, people are becoming conscious that they should reduce the carbon footprint of their home and focus on ways of becoming eco-friendly. To accomplish this, homeowners are looking to utilise some of the most popular sources of alternative energy in their homes. Not only are these alternative energy sources much more eco-friendly and sustainable …

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Practical Home Improvement Tips

Owning a home can sometimes feel like a never-ending struggle to keep things running smoothly and in good shape. Especially with summer coming up, you’re probably thinking about taking some time to work on things in and around your house. While these tips won’t substitute for assistance from a qualified professional if necessary, you can still …

DIY Moving Advice For College Kids

As the warm weather rolls in and college students filter out for the summer, the prospect of of moving into an apartment or home becomes a bit more tantalizing.  Not to say nobody moves during the winter months, because that’s hardly the case.  It’s just that a lot of college kids search for their landing spot …

Safety Tips When Putting Up Insulation

Insulation for anyone’s home is obviously a must to help cut energy costs while providing residents with more relaxing living quarters.  It’s important for trapping outside air and regulating temperatures throughout the home. Having enough insulation put up, especially in unfinished areas of the home like attics or roofing, is important for you to decide.  And …

How To Maintain Your Basement From Insects

I can’t count the number of times my basement’s been under siege from water and bugs.  Let me tell you, it’s been anything but pleasant.  I’ve thought up–and come across tips online–a few clever ways over the years to fix this problem.  Think of it as home renovation and, more importantly, think of it as fun …

Conservatory Prices to Offer DIY Products

Leading UK conservatory price comparison site http://www.conservatoriesprices.co.uk is now set to offer consumers a range of high quality self… (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8709527.htm

Designer tricks for the do-it-yourselfer

(HIB) – Ever watch those TV design shows and wonder how to replicate the look in your own home? It’s easy to incorporate designer tricks into your space, no matter the style or existing decor. Focus on adding layers of color and texture, and notice how hues flow from room to room to create a cohesive …

Fast, functional and fabulous bathroom fixes for less than $500

Fast, functional and fabulous bathroom fixes for less than $500 (HIB) – Longing to update your home, but short on time and money? You’re not alone. Remodeling experts report that whole-house remodels have declined in recent years – but don’t throw in the towel just yet. Instead of focusing on every room – focus on smaller …

10 Tips for Auctioning Your Home

Selling your home should be an exciting time, but in some cases, might not be the experience you had hoped for. From the moment the property hits the open market, the clock starts ticking as to how many days before it is sold.

5 Winter Home Improvement Projects

No matter how cold it might get in your neck of the woods, there’s no reason to go into home improvement hibernation during the winter. Home remodeling is a year round business these days, and home contractors are available to help you prepare for the cold season, plan for springtime projects, and make the most of …

Home Theater Tips for Do-it-yourselfers

There’s the teen who refuses to turn off her cell phone, the toddler booting the back of your seat and the $5 bucket of popcorn that tastes like it’s been around since the silent era. Isn’t going to the movies supposed to be fun?