Common Mistakes When Flipping Houses
When you're trying to flip a house you've bought at a low price and need to fix it up first, there is room for error. Some are tiny and relatively inconsequential, while others can end up costing you...
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Home Remodeling Ideas
A home is a big investment, and whether you plan to live in it or are planning to renovate and then sell, remodeling projects that address exterior features, interior replacements and enhancements and...
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How to Design a Walk-In Wardrobe
Having a well organized walk in closet or wardrobe can make your busy life much easier! Different elements are very much a personal preference when designing your space.
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Hot to Make a Canopy Bed
While they look beautiful and luxurious, canopy beds can be very expensive. Luckily, transforming an ordinary bed into a canopy bed is easy and fun, and can very dramatically change the look of a...
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How to Install a Wall of Perforated Hardboard
Perforated hardboard, sometimes called pegboard, is a piece of hardboard with holes punched in rows and columns. Installed on a wall, pegboard accepts various hooks and hangers that turn the board into...
View ArticleHow to Cut a Door Knob Hole
Although cutting a circular hole for a doorknob (or lock) is not a difficult task, it is something that you have to get right the first time, so great care is needed before you begin. This means that...
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Build Your Own Wood Toolbox
Whether you're working on a large or small project, it can be a hassle to constantly have to look around for scattered tools. You can build a toolbox that is easy to make but strong enough to handle...
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How to Cut Cove Molding
Most wooden molding is installed against a flat wall or backing. However, there are some types of molding that get placed at the inside corner of a room, where the piece of wood will be put in place...
View ArticleHow to Use a PVC Pipe for Ductwork
PVC can be used for ductwork, although it rarely is. Most laboratories use PVC piping, because it is a safer material than metal. Generally, PVC is used only for exhaust systems. PVC can cause some...
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How to Help Your Home Sell
Even in a slow real estate market--homes are being sold--it's just tougher to get buyers to look at your home. Even after you do get a potential buyer into your home--there are still lots of little...
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Small Closet Ideas
When you're dealing with a small closet, you need to think about its purpose and what kinds of things you want to store there. Then you can determine how to maximize your storage space. There are many...
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How to Install a Can Light
Can, or recessed lights, provide unobtrusive lighting that may be directed at any surface for a number of needs. Kitchen and bath, reading, task lighting, or setting the ambiance of a room, can lights...
View ArticleSoundproofing Tips
There are many reasons a homeowner might want a soundproof room, from wanting a place to set up a home studio to wanting a more quiet room free from outside noise. There are several considerations when...
View ArticleTips on Decorating a Boy's Bedroom
Decorating a boy's bedroom involves choosing a theme and then decorating the room in sections to make everything match. Once you've chosen a theme, you can make purchases all at once or over time to...
View ArticleLaundry Room Ideas
When redoing the laundry room you don't have to stick with old-time ideas that create cramp damp space. Modern laundry rooms are set up to provide space for storage and work and to fit in with the rest...
View ArticleHow to Add Home Value
Whether you're just looking to update your home or are trying to add value to your home to place it on the market, home improvements can add a new look and appeal. You can increase the value of your...
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How to Add Value to a Home Through Renovation
All renovations aren't the same. Some renovations add a lot of value to a home and some actually cause a home to lose value. Typical mistakes include upgrading beyond the range of the neighborhood or...
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How to Make a House Worth More
Many projects can add value to your home. Some are inexpensive if you do them yourself and others are major undertakings. If you don't put an addition on the house, the biggest improvements usually...
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