Articles for category: HOME IMPROVEMENT

Homemade Tile Floor Cleaning Solutions

I would like to share with you four simple environmentally friendly tile floor cleaning solutions that are a breeze to create and easy on your wallet. Tile flooring reflects dirt quickly so it is wise to keep up with floor cleaning maintenance. Dirt particles can also quickly build up in the grout area, making it ...

Vinyl Siding: Do-it-Yourself and Save Big!

Doing home projects yourself can save time and money, and also give you a good feeling of accomplishment. A lot of home owners are simply scared off by the fact of doing large projects themselves. With the right tips and advice, you can do-it-yourself and save big. Vinyl siding is one of those projects. It ...

Paintball: Slingshot and Wrist-Rocket Variation

Paintball has always been played with paintball “markers”. These were established originally for the marking of cattle and trees in a distance, not for shooting people. However, later, these guns were made into firing machines that were meant for playing with other people while not harming them. Paintball has since grown into a huge sport, ...

How to Make Emergency Plumbing Repairs

It always seems that your pipes have the bewildering way of springing that leak on a weekend, or just when your plumber has left on that week long vacation. Luckily, there are some easy ways to temporarily mend a problem until you (or you now-tanned plumbing professional) can fix the issue permanently. First of all, ...

How Do Roofers Calculate a Roofing Bid?

Many homeowners are completely clueless when it comes to figuring out how a roofing contractor compiles a roofing bid. The basic bid will contain two main factors, labor and materials. When it comes to figuring out the price of labor on a roofing job, a roofing contractor will take several points into consideration. ACCESS A ...

Decoration Ideas for Studio Apartments

When living in a downtown area of a major city, studio apartments are often the most affordable housing option available. While studios may be the most inexpensive apartments you can rent, they offer very little room in terms of living and storage space. Studios often end up looking cluttered and cramped, and finding a way ...

Tips on Staining Your Wood Fence

Erecting a wood fence is a good way to keep your kids and pets in your yard. It can also keep stray dogs and people out of your yard as well. A wood fence can also be useful in identifying property lines. If the fence is high enough, it can provide privacy for you and ...

Tips for Insulating Your Garage

Whether your garage doubles as a machine shop, sports equipment storage, or only houses cars, insulating your garage is a smart investment for the money. If your garage is attached to the house, insulating your garage will lower heating and cooling bills for your house. Even if it isn’t attached, insulating your garage will help ...