Articles about Home Improvement and Home Maintenance

Thinking About Making Furniture from Pallets?

As a basic wooden frame to transport and load goods through ships, forklifts, and trucks, you can transform simple pallets into lots of things. Here’s a wood pallet bar you can buy on Etsy. From armoires to coffee tables or even picture frames, there’s a lot you could easily make. By reusing and turning old pallets into furniture, you can keep them out of the waste stream.

DIYers love to make something new out of something old… in this case pallets!

The best part is that pallets are almost always free. However, before you begin collecting them and making furniture from pallets, you might need to know that some can be dangerous. Here are a few important points to know.

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How to Clean Your Gutters in 5 Steps

The gutters attached to the side of your house or the edge of your roofing structure provide a way to ensure rainwater flows down to the drains. However, they also catch various debris such as leaves, twigs, and other items along the way that can create blockages and other issues. This piece gives you five steps on how to clean your gutters. If need further information, Advantage Construction has a handy guide on maintaining your gutters.

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New Home Updates that Bring More Brightness, Energy Conservation

Are you looking for some new home updates that will add value to your property? We are here to help you out!

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Quick fixes all over the house are secret weapons that instantly raise the value of your place. Another exceptional option is to choose energy-efficient upgrades that lower the bills and upscale the property value.

Here are some ideas that bring brightness, conserve energy, and add significant value to your property. Keep reading to find the best solution for your home.  

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Considering a Swimming Pool? 4 Things to Know

A pool is one of the biggest additions that you can make to a house. It also tends to be permanent. When you get a pool installed, there’s usually no turning back, and you have to live with whatever you have. This means that you could end up regretting mistakes for the whole duration of your stay in that house. This is also why you need to take your time and ask yourself some important questions. Here are four things to know if you are considering a swimming pool.

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5 Spraying Tips for a Great Lawn

Applying fertilizer on your lawn is one of the best things you can do to keep it healthy. While a simple process, you can still do it better with some expert tips. According to TreillageOnline.com, professional landscapers use various types of techniques to make sure your lawn is the envy of the neighborhood. Read on to learn these five spraying tips for a great lawn.

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If you are new to homeownership or landscaping reading further will be a long-term investment for your property.

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Remodeling with Kids in the House Is Possible!

Renovations can be arduous at the best of times. Remodeling with kids in the house is doubly difficult. Right now pandemic home remodeling is booming. Work is being done. It is possible. Don’t let having kids in your home deter you from pushing forward with the changes your family needs.

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Could your home use a space like this for your kids? If you already have it, you can utilize it to occupy your kids while working on another part of your home.

Below you will find three concepts that will help you remodel your house effectively when you have kids. Remember that strong planning also saves money throughout the entire renovation process.

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Your Guide to Efficient Home Heating and Cooling

Efficiency in home heating and cooling is vital to making sure that your energy bill stays low while maintaining a comfortable home. However, if you’re not sure what you can do to create a more efficient home heating and cooling system, you might not know exactly how or why to do it. More efficient home heating and cooling is definitely something to pursue, regardless of how much you know about it, and here’s how you can accomplish it.

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Moving? New Home Cleaning Tips

Moving into a new home can be very stressful. Even if you have done it several times before. Your new place may have looked spotless the first time you went in for a visit and fell in love with it. But when the time comes to get it ready for your move, you are bound to find a few unpleasant surprises in terms of its cleanliness. Read on to learn some great new home cleaning tips to make for a smoother transition.

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Is Vinyl Siding a Good Investment for Louisville Homeowners?

Any homeowner who has done their homework in choosing new siding has heard about vinyl siding. There are a number of ways that vinyl siding seems like an obvious choice—low maintenance, long life, and a variety of colors and styles. But there are advantages and disadvantages to any building material. Many depend on your location and your budget. Read on to learn the answer to, “Is vinyl siding a good investment?”

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How to Hire the Right Vinyl Siding Contractor in Louisville

Choosing the right contractor isn’t just a matter of comparing prices and selecting the company with the lowest price. According to Windows Plus, a vinyl siding contractor in Louisville, Kentucky, a good contractor will “use high-quality products backed by lifetime warranties from trusted manufacturers.”

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Vinyl siding offers protection and ease of maintenance to your home’s exterior for a reasonable price. | Photo by Tre Pryor

If you choose a bad contractor, you may find yourself with problems with improper installation that won’t be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. So it makes sense to do your research carefully, interviewing, and comparing multiple contractors before you pull the trigger. Here are some of the things you should consider when hiring a vinyl siding contractor.

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3 Affordable Paving Options for Your Driveway

Your driveway can serve more of a purpose than just being a place to park your car. With the right materials and design, your driveway can help upgrade the style and curb appeal of your whole home. A professionally paved driveway can give your home a neat and attractive boost. Read on to learn about three affordable paving options that you can choose from.

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6 Steps to DIY Paver Patio

Adding a patio to your backyard is a perfect way to create more outdoor living space. You may be surprised to learn that you can tackle this DIY paver patio project on your own. All you need is a solid sand base and some heavy-duty pavers. Once you learn how to lay paving slabs on the sand, you’ll be ready to add a patio of your own.

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How to Keep Your Roof in Good Condition

When it comes to looking after your home and making sure that it is properly maintained, the roof is one of the most important elements. Many people ignore their roofs and this can be problematic when something goes wrong. A full roof replacement is certainly more expensive than repairs. Learn the ways to keep your roof in good condition and you can avoid these potential costs. Read on to see these tips!

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Roofs can last anywhere from 10 years to more than 50 so it’s important to monitor your home’s first defense.
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