Update bathroom to add value to your home if you want to sell--or even if you are staying put. There are many good reasons to update your bathroom. After all, your bathroom is a home asset. It's easy to update bathrooms to spruce up your home and add value. If you own a home, it should come as no surprise that restoration and renovation are highly effective in increasing property resale values. But kitchens probably come to mind as the number one possibility for remodeling. Bathrooms are often neglected when it comes to a room remodel. Don't dismiss the humble household bathroom! Updating this space is one of the easiest ways to add value to your home. And even if you aren't looking to sell your home, a remodeled bathroom is something you will appreciate every day. Here are three great ways to improve and refresh a bathroom that can be done on a budget. Refresh or Replace the Tiles Your bathroom is a very moist place. Over time, all of this moisture and water can … [Read more...] about Update Bathroom to Add Value to Your Home
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Easy DIY Washer Repair Saves $750
It's not every day that an easy DIY washer repair saves big money. That's why I want to tell you about my recent appliance win. Actually, it's more like this: I want to BRAG about my easy DIY washer repair win. Our dependable, venerable, 20-year-old Kenmore clothes washer suddenly quit mid-cycle. It threw a breaker in the process, leaving us with a tub full of water and soggy clothes. Not a good thing. I reset the breaker and my trusty washing machine fired back up. But I knew it wasn’t a good sign. Sure enough, once again in the middle of the wash cycle, she quit. This time it wasn’t the breaker. And of course it was Saturday. Plus, I was getting on a plane to Europe the next day. Damn. Easy DIY Washer Repair Continues... I'm thinking it’s the motor or something expensive. Calling around to a few service companies reveals that a visit (not till Tuesday) will be several hundred dollars, plus parts. For a 20-year-old machine! Which means now my wife and I are … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Washer Repair Saves $750
How to Install a French Drain
If you have drainage problems in your landscape, here are step-by-step instructions on how to install a French drain. Drainage problems in your yard or on your acreage property can be bothersome—and sometimes dangerous. If you have drainage problems in the landscape, then you’ll want to learn how to install a French drain. Does water puddle around your foundation after a rain? Or perhaps standing water covers your walkway or patio. Drainage problems can lead to more serious damage to house foundations or pavement. Fortunately, it is easy to redirect water. We’ll teach you how to install a French drain and protect your home and landscape from water damage. What is a French Drain? A French drain might sound fancy. But it’s a simple solution to move water from a problem area to a more desirable location. The drain itself is nothing more than a narrow trench lined with gravel and fitted with pipe to move water. One common application of a French drain is along the … [Read more...] about How to Install a French Drain
8 Easy Rustic Holiday Decor Ideas
Want to make some awesome rustic holiday decor? It's easy to make, and it will give your home an old-fashioned feel for the holidays. Whether you are planning a big holiday get-together or are enjoying a quieter holiday season, there is just nothing quite like rustic holiday decor to get you in the spirit! If you need some nice decor ideas that you can set up in a hurry, the 8 rustic holiday decor ideas below will do the trick. Many of these timeless winter decor ideas are fitting all winter long, not just during the holidays. Just for Fun: Click here to see What’s Trending on Amazon.com Click on the photo to see the awesome Photo Hanging LED String Lights. Favorite Rustic Holiday Decor Materials One of the great things about rustic decor is how simple and cost-effective the materials are. Many can be foraged for free, or easily reused. Tree trimmings are often found for free at tree farms - all you have to do is ask. Most of the ideas here … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Rustic Holiday Decor Ideas
How to Build a Floating Deck
If you are wondering how to build a floating deck, you’ve come to the right place. A floating deck is an inexpensive, freestanding platform that is surprisingly easy to build. The deck floats just above the ground atop preformed concrete blocks. It is not difficult to build, and it can be installed in most lawn or garden areas. Raising the deck off the ground allows the wood to dry out after rainstorms, helping it to last longer. The simple act of stepping up onto a platform helps establish a sense of place in the landscape. Elevating the floating deck also accommodates unique design elements. In the project described in detail below, we built a deck that cantilevers over a water garden. The floating deck is attractive, and it creates a serene gathering spot where the landscape can be enjoyed. How to Build a Floating Deck: Materials Needed The tools and materials specified below are required to build a floating deck that is 10 feet by 10 feet. Adjust board lengths … [Read more...] about How to Build a Floating Deck
