Friday, July 31, 2009

Suitable Home Make-Up Plan

By Lee Laz

Home make-up plans will vary from one person to the other as people have different tastes and preferences. Since you cannot have the same plan for your home as that of someone else, it is important to just have a suitable plan fitting your home design and your budget. A home make-up plan will involve a lot of things and for each of the rooms; the plan will depend on the requirements as well as the occupant.

When getting a new home, you can get professional home improvement companies to design a suitable home make-up plan for you. The plan will always consider the space available, the money you have, and your preferred style of home accessories among other important factors. You can always have simple make-up plans for all the areas in the home including the kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom and others.

Your home make-up will always portray your taste and this will show whether you are stylish or not. Sometimes the make-up plan may involve rebuilding some parts of the house which may incur some costs. This may be aimed at increasing space to fit in the furniture you want or giving the place a new shape and design. You will need to get in touch with suitable professionals including painters, plumbers and others to do the job for you.

To make a suitable plan, it is important to think of the overall theme you want for the whole home. Then you can now design for each room, choosing accessories that are appropriate to the particular place at the same time conforming to the theme you had chosen. Each part of the home requires it its own make-up plan and the cost of each will be different because of varied requirements.

The people you live with will also determine the kind of home make-up plan you design since they will have to be comfortable with it. Getting ideas from them will help you know their tastes and preference and this way, you come up with something suitable for everyone. You have to make the place appropriate for your young children since they will need a place that is both safe to live and play.

The way you use the home will determine the plan you make since if you stay in the home during holidays only, then you shouldn't include a lot of details. You can just include the basic items you will need when you are there. A home make-up plan generally includes the interior and exterior décor hence you need to think of the outside too. Remember to make plans for the decorative pieces for each part of the home too and get rid of anything making the home dull.

A home make-up may take a long time, from the time you start designing it to the time you finish work on the home but as long as you do it right, you will have something impressive to show for all the time and effort.

Lee Lazarus is an experienced online journalist. He has written this article on behalf of LocalQuoter, a home improvement quote comparison site. Compare quotes on UPVc Windows, Double glazing, and driveways.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Design Your Kitchen As Per Your Requirements

By Andrew Stratton



Today, we spend more and more time away from our house. Phones and Internet keep us connected and mobile in ways no one ever could have imagined. Our homes are safe places, to relax and reflect on our lives, a place to spend time with loved ones.

But, where is the heart of the home? There exists within the home a living, breathing room, where people live, and work, and congregate. The kitchen is very important. It only makes sense to spend a little extra time and money on that room. However, there is no reason you need to break the bank when considering a new design.

When thinking about how you will designing it, there are two important factors to consider. The first thing to think about is function. It is the room that probably gets the most actual usage. Also it has a number of different appliances, each with a number of different powers and plumbing needs.

The appliances must be situated in such a way as to allow the most access without interfering with the other appliances. Everything must be accessible, yet still unobtrusive. It must also be designed in a way that can grow and change as your family and needs.

The second feature to consider in your kitchen design is style. What does the style of the kitchen say about you, and your home? Are you trying to create a modern, sophisticated look, or would you rather have a warm, classic feel to your kitchen? Aside from considering how it looks, you must consider how the looks are in relation to the rest of the house. Each room of the house must create a unified theme, reflecting your personality and needs.

Once you have deeply looked at both aspects of the design, it is time to look at your options. For those looking to do a total overhaul, new appliances might be called for. These appliances can create a new look, while offering more powerful and cost conscious alternatives to the appliances already in your kitchen. One might also consider new cabinetry and flooring, to create new and better storage options while completely overhauling the look of the room and home.

For those of us on a budget, there are less obtrusive, expensive ways to change the design. Simple refurnishing of the cabinet doors and hardware may create a whole new looks for pennies on the dollar compared to more invasive redesigns.

The amount of time and thought you put into designing it today may make for a greatly increased home value down the road. In order to get the most change for your money, consult with a trained design expert. They may be able to mold your ideas into a solid and cost effective plan that fits your needs for today and tomorrow.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Handyman Special - Replacing a Door

By Adam Peters


If you have to replace a door, you may have one of two different jobs before you: replacing the door, or replacing the door and the frame. Replacing a door is really easy, and even replacing the frame is doable if you follow instructions.

To replace a door, open it wide enough to show the hinges. Make sure you have enough room to work in. Put a wedge under the door to take pressure off the hinges. If you put a wedge on each side, you won't have to worry about the door falling in either direction after you take it off the hinges. Most doors are attached to the door frame with a two part hinge-the part on the door, and the part on the frame.

With a hammer and a screwdriver, tap the screwdriver onto the pin on the bottom of the lower hinge to push it up.Work it about three quarters of the way only. Do the same to the top pin.

The pins may stick if they haven't been used, or if they are rusty or have been painted. If this is the case, you may have to remove the rust or paint before you can move the pin. Most of the time, tapping persistently will work it free. Be careful not to scrape the frame of the door with the screwdriver.

You will probably need some help in order to make sure the door doesn't fall. While someone holds the door, work the bottom pin the rest of the way out.

Watch your fingers between the door and the frame or you'll get pinched! Now remove the top pin.

Ideally, the door is still balanced on the hinges even though the pins have been removed. You just have to grab the door on its inner edge and pull it away from the hinges.

Unless the old door has warped out of shape, use it to get the correct size for the new door. Door are often sold in standard sizes and you will have to trim the bottom to size, and if you have measured the old door, you can have this trimming done at the store or lumber center where you bought the door.

You may have to replace the hinges. Unscrew them from the frame side and from the door side. If you want to use the old hinges, you may still want to take them off to clean them and oil them with sewing machine oil or some other light grease. The problem with this method is that the oil attracts dust and will cause more squeaking. Instead, use a powder that locksmiths use: it is a very fine carbon or silicone powder that is normally used for inside lock tumblers, but will also keep your hinges moving smoothly. You should also dust the hinge cracks with this carbon or silicon powder for more ease of opening.

Make sure the screw holes on the door frame can take the hinges you are putting back on. You may have to fill them with wood putty before you can screw the hinges on. You have to let the putty dry before you can continue the project.

Now screw the hinges back onto the door frame. Attach your new door to the hinges and set the door onto the hinges by working the top pin in about halfway, then the bottom pin in halfway.

Now, tap them in the rest of hate way, and you have a new door installed.

Adam Peters is the author of more resources published online. Read at http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com/blog/73/about-doors/ more articles about wood glass doors.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Why is Moisture - Mold in My Basement?

By Jess Alvarez


Do you have water damaged stored items, a musty smell, or a growing stain-like
spot(s)
in your home? These are indicators of moisture intrusion.

The #1 destructive issue to a home and its' contents is moisture intrusion. Excessive moisture in a home creates an atmosphere that promotes wood rot, deterioration of building materials and MOLD (mould) growth! A few facts about mold. Mold spores (seeds) are all around us. In order for a mold seed to grow, it needs the proper environment, such as food, proper temperature, & moisture. Food for some types of mold is cellulose (wood) materials. Most homes are built with wood materials. Temperature ideal for growth of some molds coincide with our comfortable temperature range. The only thing to eliminate or control is MOISTURE, the third element for mold growth. Most mold spores are beneficial to us. We eat them (cheese), breathe them, drink them. Some kinds of mold spores are allergens for some environmentally sensitive people. For people sensitive to molds, it is essential to have a dry home. A home is our refuge, keeping it dry eliminates many, & various issues . Mold is not the problem, moisture intrusion is the problem.

It rains. The ground becomes saturated with rainwater. Your home, with a basement was not intended to be a boat. OK, maybe a leaky one . . . This also applies to crawlspaces! Unless there is flowing spring under your home, there are some simple solutions that may help eliminate moisture problem(s).
The grade or slope of the area near the foundation is critical. A positive slope, by design, will shed rainwater, lawn sprinkler water, or water used for washing your car, away from the foundation. Most soils next to the foundation are settled, covered with mulch or rocks and plants for landscaping. This condition results in a negative slope or grade funneling rainwater toward the foundation which finds its way into your home. I've not yet seen a concrete wall or floor that does not have cracks. This provides a path for moisture intrusion. Solution? Provide a path for water to drain away from the foundation. If required, build up the soil near the foundation to divert moisture away. Typically, a 6 inch of drop at 10 feet from the foundation is recommended. What if the land around the home is flat? A "swale" may be option. A "swale" is a slight depression in the area around the structure, sloped away to provide a drainage system for water. In this situation, a landscape contractor is the best option since specialized tools will be needed to attain the proper drainage slope.

The second most critical item? A properly functioning gutter & downspout system with a minimum 6 foot downspout extension to move rainwater away from the foundation. Properly functioning? Correct slope of the gutters to allow proper drainage. And yes, that also means keeping the gutters clean! When the system does not operate or not properly designed, rainwater from the entire roof can dump near the foundation. Again, this promotes moisture intrusion. In my opinion, keeping moisture/water in its proper place is by far the most important home maintenance consideration.

Homes are complicated. Homes have hundreds of components. When working properly together, they provide a safe, comfortable space to live. Hundreds of home components will wear over time. This is why regular, scheduled maintenance is so important. Just like changing the oil in your cars' engine, this action prolongs the life of the engine, so does proper maintenance of a home. If you do not know, do not want to know, or do not want to do maintenance, have someone do it. Ask for references & hire a qualified handyman. This will save you money, time, & the aggravation of something breaking down at the most inconvenient time.

You do not have to be selling or buying a property for a home inspection. Performed by an experienced, trained, professional home inspector, a home safety/maintenance inspection will provide you with information of the true condition of your home. Of the deficiencies identified, safety items should take priority. Major defects, then small deficiencies that can become major defects, such as a small leak in a drain, are next. With a written home safety/maintenance inspection in hand, it's your call, what gets immediate attention, and what can wait a few weeks. Prioritize your safety deficiencies and maintenance tasks to be completed. Providing a safe, dry, healthy home for you and your family is fundamental.

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Discover How to Fix Holes in Drywall - Woodworking and DIY

By Ryan Henderson

It doesn't seem to matter how careful we are accidents happen to our walls. Perhaps they were just freshly painted and we end up scuffing them. Worse than this, we end up putting a hole in them. May be from something as simple as moving a piece of furniture that just wouldn't quit fit where you wanted it to go. No need to call a contractor though you can fix it yourself as good as new.

Start by cutting the hole. No this isn't a typing error, you must even off the edges. You need to feel around the inside of the hole to ensure that the plaster is still in tact. If its not then you must cut the hole big enough to get rid of all that cracked stuff. Otherwise, the repair will be weak because the thickness will be uneven. Now once you have done this you should have a fairly clean hole to start working on.

Now you will need to make use of some backer boards. This can just be some lightweight scrap wood lying around and you just screw into the drywall.

Now you need a piece of scrap drywall as well. Don't go and buy a full sheet just for this little repair. Check out at your local hardware store they most likely will have some scraps they will give you. Once again, attach this with drywall screws into the backer board.

Using some self-adhesive fiberglass tape apply it over the area of the patch. Now you are ready to apply the plaster, which is called mud by the way. You don't need a large container of it either. An average size hole can be easily patched with a small container of it. You will need a 6-inch drywall knife to apply the mud properly. Don't put it on too thick. That's the layman's way and you will be sorry because you will have a lot of extra work ahead of you if your. Apply the coat as evenly as possible and extend a little bit beyond the perimeters of the repairs.

Now you can do one of two things. Take a break and let it dry, which will be about eight hours or get the job done and dry it quickly. A hair dryer works perfect for this.

Now comes a little bit of elbow work because you have to sand it. Use a sanding block for this to get an even sand. Now if your first coat was thin you may get away with just doing one more coat and repeat the same procedure. Finally wipe it down with a slightly damp cloth and you are ready to paint it. If you don't have, any of the wall paint on hand then take a sample from the damaged wall piece to the hardware store and they should be able to match it. If you can still see the lines where you applied the mud then you will need to apply more mud and re-sand. Then it should be as good as new.

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

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Monday, July 6, 2009

Home Renovation Ideas - Enhancements For Your Home

By Thomas B. Chuong

Owning your own home has tremendous benefits to it but it also comes with a great deal of responsibilities. You have to stay on top of the upkeep of the home and garden and look after any major repairs. You should do renovation as required if you want to keep the value of your home comparable to your neighborhood.

Over and above your home, you are going to have your property as well and in most cases, this means some type of gardening and lawn maintenance. During your winter months you have, your outdoor work cut out for you as well. This is even more so if you live in a winter climate where there is snow.

How much renovation and repairs are necessary will depend on the condition the home and garden was in when you bought it and how much you have been able to maintain it. There are some things that are a necessity that has to be handled right away such as the furnace needs and replacing windows if they need replacing. Once the windows deteriorate, you lose a lot of your heat.

Then wiring is extremely important as well as in older homes the wiring may not be up to standards. The same thing is going to apply with the plumbing as well. These are all areas that can cause a great deal of damage and they are safety issues as well.

When it comes to your outdoor work you can be a bit more flexible as to how much more time you want to put into this area. Most likely if you have some property you are going to want to put in a garden but if time is limited then you can put in a simple wildflower garden and it will pretty well look after itself.

You must remember that everything that you do to your home and garden is increasing your equity. When it comes time to resell your home the best shape it can be in means the more money it is going to bring you. This applies to your outside anesthetics as well. You can have a great home on the inside but if the outside is not in good condition, it is going to take away from anything that the inside has to offer.

Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of home decor as opposed to doing major renovation. In many cases, a good paint job will do wonders to brighten up a room and then a little bit of innovative decorating and you really are going to have quite a pleasant area of your home that has done. If you can do this with every room in your home then its going to look like it's been properly maintained and will certainly show better when and if you decide to sell.

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Buy Tools

By Wesley C Clarke

If you work in a trade or even for domestic DIY use, you are likely going to need to buy tools; there are so many companies that offer tool to buy that it can be slightly overwhelming to find the right one. If you are looking for a shop I recommend just staying local as there really won't be too much difference in stores, if you are looking online I would however recommend looking around as prices and products can vary greatly between online shops and because most companies deliver world wide you have a wide range of options.

Due to the magnitude of available tools I am going to list some of the most common and regularly used by tradesmen and DIY users:


Drills - Power, Cordless and Bench are the most common ones purchased you also have a range of drill bits available: HSS, Masonry, Diamond Core and Wood.
Fixing Tools - Glue Guns, Staple Nailers / Tackers
General Tools - Angle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Multitools and Cordless Screwdrivers.
Saws - Band / Fret, Circular, Jigsaw, Mitre, table, specialist and cutting discs.
Wood Working - Biscuit Jointers, Power Planers, Routers, Sanders, Sanding Sheets and Woodturning.
Workshop Tools - Air Compressors, Spray Guns, Air Brushes, Dust Extractors and Transformers.
Miscellaneous - Water Pumps, Extension Reels / Sockets and Submersible Pumps.

As you can imagine there are a lot more different tools available and a lot of different stores that offer them, if you are looking to Buy Tools and have a specific one in mind, there are a lot of companies that specialise in certain tools, they may have more variations of the one you are looking for.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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