Making Your House a Home
Welcome do-it-yourselfers and fixer-uppers! We understand your feelings that if you want a job done right you’ve got to do it yourself. Not to mention the money you save and the feeling of accomplishment you get when relaxing on the porch or deck you built yourself, watching your kids play in a home-made tree house or playground, or enjoying freshly grown produce from your garden.
How Much Does a New Roof Cost: Practical Steps to Estimating the Cost — The question, "How much does a new roof cost?" is one that every homeowner must eventually ask. Estimating the cost of a new …
Continue Reading about Learning How Much a New Roof Costs on Average →
How to Measure for Vinyl Replacement Windows — Learn how to measure for vinyl replacement windows in a few easy steps. Your new windows have to fit into the frame of the house. Taking the measurements …
Continue Reading about How to Measure for Vinyl Replacement Windows →
How to Winterize Windows with Plastic — Learning how to winterize windows with plastic can greatly reduce the amount of money wasted on keeping a home warm. Winterizing windows with plastic prevents …
Continue Reading about How to Winterize Windows with Plastic →
How to Price Home Repairs, Home Repair Price Guide — Understanding how to price home repairs and, most importantly, to do so accurately is a multi-factorial process, and is something that often takes …
Old Masters Wiping Stain — What is a Wiping Stain Anyway? As compared to a penetrating stain, they are more like a gel stain in that they are heavier bodied stains that don’t need to penetrate into …
Pre-stain Wood Conditioners — Some soft, porous woods or portions of wood (end grain) will drink in the stain as you apply it making the wood way too dark or almost black. Almost like staining …
