Painting the exterior of your house is one of the quickest ways to increase your home’s “curb appeal.” Since different parts of the exterior weather at different rates, painting the entire house may not be necessary. In fact, a relatively …

Cleaning your exterior doors is a quick and easy way to improve your home’s curb appeal. For painted metal or wood doors use mild soap and water. Wash the doors with a non-abrasive rag and then towel dry. For a …

At this time of year, large electricity bills start appearing in mailboxes. Our central air systems help us escape the heat, but powering them can make us feel faint! Here are a few quick, easy and inexpensive things you can …

Maybe you’ve been thinking about a new entry door since you bought your house or you’ve found a door you like but have no idea where to find one like it. You love your old house and the front door …

It’s amazing how many different names we have for building materials and features such as doors and windows. Why do we use the term “patio door” when most of us assume this refers to a sliding glass door, a far …

I have a 13-month-old son and am moving into a new home. What steps do I need to take to baby-proof my home? Once a baby is walking, making your home safe for the child is almost a daily chore. …

Keeping your gutters and downspouts clean and free-running is one of the best and easiest ways to prevent water and ice damage to your home. Making sure the water drains away from your home also helps ensure that you don’t …

Concrete driveways and sidewalks are often the most overlooked area of home maintenance. Concrete is supposed to last forever, isn’t it? It’s durable and fairly indestructible, so how can it deteriorate? The truth is, concrete has to be maintained if …

Not long ago, a homeowner called Pro Handymen with a serious problem: the electric in half of her house was out. Her first call had been to her regular electrician , who had come out right away and after inspecting …

Acoustic ceiling textures were popular in the 1970s but are commonly being removed and replaced with more modern textures and finishes. Safety should be of top priority in any home improvement project. Be aware that drywall textures , including “popcorn,” …

If you are consider yourself as a beginner, that should start with a nice square room; a room with a lot of angles can make the job complicated. There’s a lot to learn, but I can give you some basic …

“A crunching sound is coming out from recently installed ceramic tile in my bathroom! The grout is coming up and the tiles seem to move slightly as I walk on them. What is causing this?” Tile Installation and Grout Repair …

Have you ever fallen in love with an IKEA product, only to fall victim to an assembly fail? Don’t fret, you are not alone! IKEA makes designing your dream kitchen a breeze. Take a look at their inspiration gallery, there …

Why Open Kitchen Shelving Is In and Cabinets Are Out If you’ve been on Pinterest lately or kept up with design trends, you’ve seen the rise of open kitchen shelving. The concept of open kitchen shelving is basically to replace …

Looking to update your bathroom with a fresh look? Consider adding new backsplash tile. It looks great, is versatile and very durable! Backsplash such a Ceramic, glass, porcelain and stone are some of the options available for your bathroom makeover. …