Tired of having to bundle up in your house from all the cold air drafts. Below is information on how to stop those frigid drafts. Cheap Fixes for Drafty Doors and Windows Insulating Older Home Windows Weatherstripping Doors Insulating Foundation Caulking Draft Walls Need assistance selling or finding an excellent house to purchase, contact us .
Pouring Concrete
Some of the most common construction projects around the house such as, adding a deck, privacy fence, walkway, or patio involve pouring concrete. If not poured correctly, the concrete will not set properly and act as a solid foundation. Below are videos with information on how to properly pour concrete for many different projects. How to Stamp Concrete Making Own … Read More
Organizing The Garage
Sometimes the only space to store outdoor items such as lawnmowers, rakes, and shovels is in the garage. Fitting cars, lawn equipment, and other various items into this space can create a space that is jammed with stuff. Watch the videos below for ideas on how to organize and store equipment in your garage. Garage Organization: Before and After How … Read More
Cleaning Outside of House
When selling a house it is always good to have the inside of the house spotless. The same also holds true for the outside. Watch the videos below for ideas on how to effectively clean the outside of the house. Cleaning Vinyl Siding Removing Moss from a Roof Cleaning gutters with a Power Washer Need assistance selling or finding an … Read More
Adding an Addition
Sometimes a few years after purchasing a house, one child becomes two, and a two bedroom house becomes insufficient for a family of three or four people. There are many spaces in houses that can be converted into livable spaces, or an addition can be built onto the existing structure. Whether looking to convert an attic, basement, or garage into … Read More
Building a Deck
One of the biggest trends in homes is to have a backyard space or oasis. What better way then adding a deck as the basis for the backyard oasis. Watch the videos below for ideas to start building your own backyard oasis Composite Deck Setting Deck Posts Installing Railing Building Stairs Simple Desk Layout Plans Installing Deck Boards Framing a … Read More
Installing Screen Doors
One of the biggest housing trends has been to blur the lines between outdoor and indoor space. It is commonly known as a backyard oasis or a sheltered courtyard. If you do not live in a climate where it is sunny and warm all year round, French Doors, Screened Storm Doors, and Sliding Glass Doors are some of the best … Read More
Eclectic Kitchens
In the October 27, 2013 Chicago Tribune, there was on article that shared a survey conducted by Houzz.com on how granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances may be losing their luster. Here are the highlights from the survey: Stainless steel appliances are still popular, many are adding fronts to match cabinet color choices White is becoming a popular kitchen … Read More
DIY Skylight
If a room is very dark, or an upstairs room is lacking natural sunlight, a skylight can be the way to go. Below are videos on how to install 2 different types of skylights, and information on how to repair a leaky skylight. Installation Part 1 Part 2 Repairing Tubular Skylight For assistance in future house hunting, or selling current … Read More
Basement Flooring
One of the best options for expansion in many homes is to finish-off the basement. One of the biggest decisions is what type of flooring to use such as hardwood, carpeting, tiles, or staining the concrete. Moisture must also be accounted for, and how well the flooring will handle it. Below is information on how to choose the format of … Read More
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