Home Remodeling

How Remodeling My Bathroom Helped Me Sell My House

In the sad and depressing time of the real estate market downturn, trying to sell my house was like wading through a river of lava wearing a pair of moccasins- I was getting burned! There were three other houses in my neighborhood that were all up for sale for the same price, but they had been recently remodeled. What was I going to do to make my house stand out among the crowd? I knew that there was one room in my house that could use some updating, so I decided to get in on some Salt Lake City bathroom …

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College Tips: You Don’t Want To Miss These

Going off to college is both exciting and scary. For many it is a time to further their life that will make or break them. It might be difficult to have a life and make good grades.

Be sure you have enough toiletries along to college. These items are very important and will run out quickly due to frequent use. Buying toiletries in bulk saves money.

Make a long list of all the needed or desired tools and supplies before preparing for college. It makes more sense to arrive well-equipped rather than having to call your parents for items each …

House Improvements

Thrifty Retirement: Choosing a Remodeling Contractor

You’ve lived in your home for many years now. It’s beginning to show its age or perhaps its configuration no longer fits your needs, but you really don’t want to move, to leave your convenient neighborhood, or to be farther from your friends or family. You decide instead to remodel. Finding a reliable, trustworthy contractor is the first thing you must do. The second is to pay attention to what the contractor is doing. This is your home and your money: stay on top of the project.
I learned this lesson the hard way.
Our kitchen had an odd layout …

Home Repair

Winterize Your Home – Stay Warm, Save Money

The seasons are changing and it is time to start those jobs on your autumn “to do” list. Beyond raking leaves and putting the lawn furniture away, ensuring your home is ready for the cold weather to come will save you time and money in the months to come.
1. This is a common sense tip, but if there is an escape route for the warm air in your home, plug it. Go to the nearest hardware store for caulking and weather stripping for windows and doorframes.
2. If you have a fireplace, make sure it is in good working …

Home Repair

When Should You Remodel Your Bathroom?

If you are a homeowner, and particularly if you spend a lot of time in the home, you will probably find yourself wanting to change it up a little at one time or another. You may want the latest trends or you may just want to do something different that you have been looking at for years. You don’t have to wait to do a bathroom remodel until your appliances are broken, pipes leaking or d?�cor is looking unloved. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a really good look you will be thrilled with, from …

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Tomato Varieties – Why Not Grow the Best Ones

Tomato Varieties – Why Not Grow the Best Ones

There are tons of tomato varieties that are easy to grow and not to mention how great they can look in your garden. They all have their unique size, shape, taste and even color. Let’s discuss some of the different types of tomatoes…

Beefsteak Tomatoes

The beefsteak varieties are very popular and make a great ingredient for a sandwich. They’re one of my favorites due to the delicious, sweet flavor. These tomatoes are also very big and contain a meaty texture.

The Big Boy- This one is popular and very big. …

Room Additions

Clean Those Rain Gutters: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Job Done Safely and Well

Rain gutters are an important and very much under-appreciated part of your roofing and drainage system. If they become clogged with leaves and other debris, they will not work effectively. A clogged rain gutter will cause rain to run off your roof in areas where you do not want the moisture, including back onto your house itself, depending on the placement of the gutter.
Clean your rain gutters often during the rainy season, but particularly just after your fall leaves have dropped.
Rain gutters are at least one story high and can be difficult to reach. Home owners commonly choose …

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Garden Fountains Can Add More Life to Your Garden

Garden Fountains Can Add More Life to Your Garden

Gardens are great. It may be rose garden or even a vegetable garden. The question is do you want a garden like everyone else. The same look and feel used by all your neighbors can get very boring year after year. About the only that will change is the variety of plants that are being used from year to year.

How can you spice up your cookie cutter boring garden? By adding a garden fountain. Garden fountains come in all shapes and sizes. This allows you to get the right shaped …

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Giving Care to Your Broccoli

Giving Care to Your Broccoli

So you’ve decided to grow broccoli, the bed is properly watered and sown and the crop is growing nicely. Now you have to keep in mind after care, but fortunately for us broccoli can take care of itself. This makes our job that much easier. Take all these measures to make sure your broccoli is in good health.

Very carefully scan the bed and pick out any weeds around the broccoli.

Guard your crop from wild birds, this is as easy as positioning a few logs or perhaps even a wire crate around the plants, …

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The Importance Of Understanding Blueprints For DIY Woodworking Projects

The Importance Of Understanding Blueprints For DIY Woodworking Projects

Blueprints for do it yourself woodworking projects are a necessity because they allow the builder to see the project both as a whole and a set of interlocking pieces of material. Shed plans are unique in do it yourself blueprint plans due to the variety of designs and features that can be incorporated into the plans at the beginning stage. A basic understanding of how the blueprints work is very helpful in completing any project that requires wood working skills. Most of the sheds that are made have several items in …