Home Improvement

Articles about Home Improvement and Home Maintenance

The Most Effective Method for Repairing a Dent in a Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Stainless steel refrigerators are undoubtedly a luxury item. Some people can’t afford them. In most cases, they should last just as long as any other appliance and look better doing it. Keeping one of these appliances in your kitchen is an investment that you want to protect. The only downside to these sleek and shiny appliances is that they can become dented easily. Fortunately, there’s a quick and effective method for repairing a dent in a stainless steel refrigerator using common household supplies.

Updating My Louisville Kitchen: High End Appliances photo - The Most Effective Method for Repairing a Dent in a Stainless Steel Refrigerator
If your kitchen looks this great, you’ll want to keep it looking this way!
(more…)

Continue ReadingThe Most Effective Method for Repairing a Dent in a Stainless Steel Refrigerator

4 Green Renovations for Your Home

Louisiana is taking its green renovations seriously when it comes to a greener life. In fact, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is at the head of the new green attitude. Not only has Louisiana focused on adopting green-building practices for education, such as the University of Louisiana, built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards, but it is said that further renovations for all buildings will be under this program’s guidance. Look for green renovation initiatives to spread across the country.

Photo of a home with solar panels on roof - 4 Green Renovations for your Home
Solar panels is not the only green renovation you can do for your home.
(more…)

Continue Reading4 Green Renovations for Your Home

8 Smart Choices for Bathroom Renovations

When renovating your bathroom, it is easy to run out of ideas. Bathrooms are standardized in the features they should have. That includes a sink, toilet, and shower or bathtub. But just because bathrooms are more or less predictable, it doesn’t mean your bathroom has to be boring. In this piece, we’ll cover eight smart choices for bathroom renovations that will set you up for years to come.

Photo of a large modern bathroom - 8 Smart Choices for Bathroom Renovations

There are ways to spruce up your bathroom and make it fascinating. Moreover, those renovation ideas do not have to involve expensive features or labor-intensive makeovers. But updating bathrooms (along with kitchens) will greatly increase the value of your home.

With a slight stretch of your imagination, you can redo your bathroom to give it a luxuriant appearance. All you have to do is follow our creative options for renovating the bathroom.

(more…)

Continue Reading8 Smart Choices for Bathroom Renovations

What to Do If You Have a Broken Furnace at Home

In the late and early months of the year, having a warm and cozy home is essential. And having peace of mind requires a warm and inviting home. Depending on where you live, a furnace might be essential. Most people don’t know the inner workings of their HVAC system, only that it makes your home warm. So what do you do if you come home one day to a broken furnace?

Photo of a contractor working on a broken furnace - What to Do If You Have a Broken Furnace at Home
(more…)

Continue ReadingWhat to Do If You Have a Broken Furnace at Home

Creating the Perfect Outdoor Entertainment Area

What is your favorite time of the year? Is it during the blazing hot summer months when the weather is perfect for yard parties and warm sultry nights? Perhaps it is during spring when the snow slowly melts away, the rivers rise, and waterfalls roar. Whatever your answer, in this piece we’ll be helping you to construct the perfect outdoor entertainment area!

Photo of an outdoor space with patio furniture and umbrella - Creating the Perfect Outdoor Entertainment Area
(more…)

Continue ReadingCreating the Perfect Outdoor Entertainment Area

What It’s Really Like Living Through a Fixer-Upper

Nowadays, many people decide to buy a fixer-upper home instead of an already fixed one. There are three big reasons. First, they are less expensive. Second, you’ll have less competition in buying one. And last, they provide you with the freedom to renovate that home so that it suits all your needs and preferences. But what about living through a fixer-upper?

Photo of a room that's part of a home renovation - What It’s Really Like Living Through a Fixer-upper
Photo by Laurie Shaw
(more…)

Continue ReadingWhat It’s Really Like Living Through a Fixer-Upper

Home Improvement This Winter: A Short Guide

Winter has arrived; with the cold comes the dark and the damp. For those who own a home, this means issues with the interior and exterior that it might be best to approach head-on, making home improvements to keep your property safe, secure, and comfortable. As such, this guide is about home improvement this winter that matters most for your property. Read on to learn how you can best approach home issues and make fixes and repairs to protect the security of your home. 

Photo of a home in winter - Home Improvement This Winter: A Short Guide
(more…)

Continue ReadingHome Improvement This Winter: A Short Guide

A Kitchen Makeover for the Holiday Season

How prepared are you for Holiday entertaining? Recall the last time you gathered your family together for the holidays. Can’t remember the last time you organized drawers? Come on, let’s clean the turkey pan since it didn’t fit in the sink. That was your last holiday meal in your old, inefficient kitchen. When your home is the gathering place for the whole family during the holiday season, you might need a kitchen makeover! 

Photo of a kitchen makoever with current style and finish - A Kitchen Makeover for the Holiday Season
(more…)

Continue ReadingA Kitchen Makeover for the Holiday Season

5 Simple Ways to Renovate Your Home

There comes a time in every homeowner’s life when they might decide that their house needs an update. This can be true if you have lived in a house for just six months or over six years. Read on now to get five simple ways to renovate your home. 

Photo of a couple painting a room - Five Simple Ways to Renovate Your Home
Painting will always be one of the least expensive ways to make a big impact in your home.
(more…)

Continue Reading5 Simple Ways to Renovate Your Home

10 Affordable Remodeling Projects to Increase Your Home’s Value

Improving the look and function of your home to boost its value is something every homeowner wants to do. But spending a lot of money to do those renovations? That is something you definitely want to avoid. If it was possible, most homeowners would like to increase their home’s value without spending any money at all. But since that’s not possible, this article will highlight some great affordable remodeling projects that will help.

Photo of a woman painter holding a paint roller - 10 Affordable Remodeling Projects
(more…)

Continue Reading10 Affordable Remodeling Projects to Increase Your Home’s Value

3 Hidden Household Issues to Fix ASAP

Everyone wants to live in a beautiful, safe, and healthy home each day. However, there might be some household dangers lurking across your property that you might be unaware of until they become a problem, which you must not ignore. We share three hidden household issues to fix ASAP if you want to keep your family safe and protect your property’s value,

Photo of termites - 3 Hidden Household Issues to Fix ASAP
Photo by Jimmy Chan
(more…)

Continue Reading3 Hidden Household Issues to Fix ASAP

Basic Maintenance Specialists All Homeowners Need

Owning a property comes will a lot of perks, but one of the downsides is that you are responsible for the upkeep of your house. Keeping your home clean and tidy is one thing, but you will also need to keep an eye out for problems. That’s where basic maintenance specialists come in.

Photo of a plumber working on some pipes - Basic Maintenance Specialists All Homeowners Need
Photo by Anıl Karakaya

Have you seen signs of issues in your home’s foundation? or roof? Maybe it’s something less critical like overgrown plants. All homes will need maintenance. Some tasks you might be able to do yourself, but if you’re lacking in expertise or don’t have a lot of time to do these jobs, you might want to call in the professionals. Here are some examples of the kind of services that all homeowners need.

(more…)

Continue ReadingBasic Maintenance Specialists All Homeowners Need

Current Home Updates to Increase Value

When you are considering current home updates to increase value, the first step is to do some research. Some updates you might tackle just for yourself or your family. Others are home updates to increase the value of your home. Whether you are looking to sell your home in the future or simply want to get your money back, here are the top five best investments that you can make in 2021 and beyond. 

Photo of a home with solar panels on roof - Current Home Updates to Increase Value
(more…)

Continue ReadingCurrent Home Updates to Increase Value

Top 6 Factors to Consider Before Installing a Pool

Have you always dreamed of having a pool in your backyard? Depending on where you are located in the country, this could make a significant difference in your property values. At the same time, you need to think carefully before installing a pool.

Photo of an inground pool being installed - Top 6 Factors to Consider Before Installing a Pool

Pools come in all shapes and sizes. You need to make sure you can take care of them. Before you put a pool in, what are a few of the most important factors to consider? Take a look at the list below, and remember to reach out to a professional who can help you.

(more…)

Continue ReadingTop 6 Factors to Consider Before Installing a Pool