PREPARING YOUR SPACE The first step as with any project is to get your work space set up. Start by removing the furniture in the room so you have a blank canvas. If the flooring extends into any closets be sure to empty them as well. Once the room is cleared, take a vacuum to

When I was laying out the plan for my Master Closet Makeover and looking to create a new closet space for my husband, I did a lot of homework.  That’s the fun kind where you get to dream about all the possibilities of a new space by looking through tons of pictures.  I made notes

  If you have been going in circles with locating what you need to learn about paint sheen guide, then you are in store for a treat, right now. There have been a lot of times when I have wanted to find out more, but I was not all that sure where to check. One

Choosing the Right DIY Home Security Equipment You shouldn’t have to spend thousands of dollars to keep your home, family, and belongings safe. For the longest time though, expensive, professionally installed home security systems were the only options out there. This made real security impractical for many people. No one should have to feel insecure

HOW to GET RID of TERMITES Termites live in a colony which means that they are a social insect. Social insects have a division of labor called castes. There are 3 different common types of termites: Subterranean, Formosan, and Drywood Termites. Subterranean Termites workers and nymphs construct the colony and fix the damages in them.

  Would you spend just 20 minutes viewing a property that is going to be your home for many years? Some buyers do – and live to regret it. Don’t remember the things you should have looked for after you have left 1.      Is there damp? The main giveaway signs are a mouldy smell, flaky

Along with tulips and daffodils, “For Sale” signs soon will be popping up on neighborhood lawns. An improving U.S. labor market is expected to spur increased home sales in 2015, so if you’ve been wanting to sell your home, low interest rates and tight inventory levels should create an attractive environment. “With the improving economy,

Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mold growing in my home? Mold growing

With the list of home improvement projects piling up in your home, it’s time to separate out what goes on your weekend to-do list from what you should hire a professional to tackle. Unless you have the skill and expertise, it’s safer to hire professionals for projects involving electricity, plumbing and major additions or remodels.

Having Tall Ceilings At first, having tall ceilings may not seem like a problem you have to “work with.”  But, things can get tricky when it comes to hanging the right pieces on the walls.  One of my readers emailed me who was having problems decorating her own tall ceilings: “I have 14 or 15