Posts from November, 2014

Why hire a contractor if sub trades do all the work?

One of the most important skills for any do-it-yourselfer is to know when not to. If you have a really big project in mind, like adding a room or a project that involves skills (and tools) outside of your knowledge, turning to professionals is a good choice. Now you enter the realm of contractors and... Read More...

How to paint tile

You are itching to redesign your kitchen or bathroom, but the color of your existing tile limits your options. Certainly, one possibility is to remove or replace the tile, but that’s an involved process, not to mention an expensive one. Another option—by comparison, a much easier and cheaper one—would be to paint the tile. Yes,... Read More...

How To Determine The Value Of A House Renovation

One of the great things about being a home owner is that you can spend all kinds of cash on your house and then pretend you are making money on your “investment”.  The way to accomplish this, is to complete a renovation, and then assume that the value of your house has increased by at... Read More...