What should you look for when choosing baseboard moldings? What should you avoid? What are the characteristics of each of the top brands? Is there any difference between the baseboard moldings that are really expensive and those that are more affordable? Baseboard molding is a type of decorative molding that is installed at the bottom ...
Depending on the size of the installation job, installing wall-to-wall carpet can be overwhelming and an intimidating task. However, with the correct tools, small jobs can be done by the average do-it-yourself homeowner. Some tools you will need, such as a knee kicker, seam heater and carpet stretch can be rented from a hardware store ...
Wainscoting is an architectural feature that has experienced resurgence in recent years. No longer a feature primarily found in Victorian homes, these wooden panels that cover only the lower part of a wall can offer a sense of luxury and elegance. If you have some basic home improvement knowledge, consider installing wainscoting yourself to add ...
Spring is on the way. Trees are starting to bud, daylight is lasting longer, and the air smells fresh. If you are anything like me, then you dread the spring cleaning that goes along with the warmer and sunnier days of spring. Washing and restoring wood cupboards can be time consuming and tedious. After a ...
If you’re living in an apartment that has mice, it can be an awful experience. Just know that, unlike with cockroaches, having mice in your apartment doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re an unclean person. Oftentimes, if your apartment has mice it is because they are living within the building complex itself. Although there is not ...
Many older homes are plagued by baseboards and molding that have been stained and restained many times over the years. What was once a very attractive style in the 70’s or 80’s, has now become dated, dark, and dreary. The good news is you don’t have to replace all your woodwork to freshen things up! ...
If you’ve never touched a paintbrush or paint roller before, but want to learn how to paint a room, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find an easy to follow guide on the materials you’ll need to paint a room, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to do it. You’ll find that ...
Are you thinking of repainting your painted walls because they look dingy or dirty? If you’re otherwise happy with the color and condition of your walls, you don’t have to paint them. Washing walls is by far the cheaper alternative, and with helpful tips, it’s really very easy. Washing walls is a task no one ...
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