4 Ways Pests Can Enter Your Home
[ad_1] Look around your home (every inch) and there’s a good chance you’ll find a location where pests can enter. While getting your home ready for winter, you’ll want to take steps to prevent pests from entering the house as they flee cold weather. Here are four access points to seal before the onset of […]
Tips to Stage a Home for Sale and Attract Buyers
[ad_1] Want to sell your home? Consider potential buyers’ preferences, update appliances and keep colors neutral. Staging a home is more complex than you might think. Homeowners are often told to tidy up when they’re staging their home, and most think that decluttering their rooms will be enough to wow a prospective buyer. Unfortunately, buyers […]
More People Are Renting Equipment to Improve Their Homes
[ad_1] Whether you can’t afford to buy the equipment or just lack space for it, there are many reasons why renting tools is convenient. (October 23, 2019) MOLINE, IL. — Nearly half of do-it-yourself homeowners expect to rely more on rental tools in the next year, according to a survey released by the American Rental […]
How to Get Rid of Spiders in Your House for Good
[ad_1] Following just a few tips will keep spiders out of your home for good. (DepositPhotos) As winter approaches, spiders and other arthropods will seek ways to enter your nice warm home. Fortunately, there are ways to keep spiders and other multi-legged intruders outside, where they belong. Consider the following suggestions. Spiders can easily crawl […]
How to Protect Your Home from 4 Unexpected Disasters
[ad_1] Most homeowners know to prepare their homes for severe weather, like hurricanes and tornadoes. But it’s just as important to prepare for unexpected disasters. A major storm can do a lot of damage to a home in the blink of an eye, and your homeowners insurance may not cover all the repairs. That’s why […]
5 Pro Tips to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
[ad_1] Focusing on the right areas can increase your home’s value and help you sell fast once it’s listed on the market. (DepositPhotos) Thinking of selling your home? Your best bet is to carefully devise a plan for a successful home sale. While everyone’s idea of success is different, most sellers would agree that they’d […]
Trenching vs. Boring to Install Underground Utilities
[ad_1] Both trenching and boring have distinct advantages and disadvantages, so the decision of which to use will ultimately boil down to your budget and the layout of your property. (DepositPhotos) Before you hire a contractor to install underground utilities, you should know there are two primary ways to carve utility lines: trenching and directional […]
How to Build a Grill Shelter
[ad_1] How-To Videos Video Playback Not Supported By: Thomas Boni A grill shelter provides additional architectural interest and protects your grill from the elements. How to Build a Grill Shelter There’s nothing like grilling outside with family and friends, but you also want to protect that grill from the elements. Rather than leave this grill […]
Tips to Enjoy Outdoor Living at its Finest
[ad_1] Videos Video Playback Not Supported By: Thomas Boni Danny Lipford, host of Today’s Homeowner, shares deck and yard maintenance tips to enhance your outdoor living. If you want to enjoy outdoor living at its finest, you need to have a clean deck and beautiful landscaping. Wood decks require a lot of maintenance to keep […]
How to Build Wood Steps on a Deck
[ad_1] DIY Projects Video Playback Not Supported By: Danny Lipford When building stairs or steps for a deck: Make sure all of the step risers are the same height, and all the step treads the same width to avoid a tripping hazard. The rise of each step is determined by the height of the landing […]
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