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Common Renovation Mistakes

March 18, 2018 by Harvey Banks

Everyone wants to turn their home into the house of their dreams. This is the reason for the soaring popularity in DIY projects and home remodeling TV shows. There is a lot reasons why you may want to do home renovations, but if you decide to go down this path there are mistakes you will need to learn how to avoid. So how can you renovate your home properly? What are the mistakes you will want to avoid while remodeling? 1. A Common Mistake is Doing Too Much Sometimes adding too much to your home can be a big mistake. If you plan on living in your home forever, then an addition can be a good thing but if you just plan on staying for a few years then you probably will not want to do an addition.

Improving The Value Of Your Home

February 10, 2018 by Harvey Banks

When you own a home, it is an investment, so it is always a good idea to make sure you can increase the equity on your home. And the best way to increase your home’s equity is to add things to the home and do different kinds of home improvement and home renovation projects. And when you are good with your projects, you can actually add quite a big number to the total value of your home. How to improve your Home’s Equity You will need to choose some effective home improvement projects that you will be able to do, because some will be better than others and some will be more cost effective as well.

Taking Care of Flaws in Your Home

February 6, 2017 by Harvey Banks

Every single home will have some kind of flaws, or things that you may want to change about it and it does not matter what kind of house it is. It is like owning a car, because the car will perfectly be fine but there are still things you want to do such as add more power, and a home is the same way. There is always different kinds of things that you will want to change or update about your home, even if it is a perfectly good house. So one of the best ways to improve your home and remove the different kinds of flaws is through home improvement projects.

Increasing Your Home’s Equity

January 6, 2017 by Harvey Banks

There are a lot of home renovations you can do, but not all of them will boost the value of your home. So it can be bit of a challenge when you are trying to find a top notch project you can do that will actually increase the value of your house. Here is a few projects, you may want to consider if you want to improve your home as well as its equity. Keep your Home Organized Believe it or not but removing the clutter and junk in your home is a great way to improve the equity of your property, so clean out that attic and basement.

Repairing Your Concrete Floors

December 6, 2016 by Harvey Banks

It is inevitable that concrete will soon develop chips and small cracks. Though these minor problems do not post any structural threats, it would be wise to address cracks as soon as possible through a concrete repair. Whenever chips or small cracks appear, it is certain that wear and tear would follow. Follow these instructions to repair small cracks that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide: Difficulty: Easy Time Required: One to two hours Procedure: Clean the crack using a wire brush. Remove loose debris and vacuum the crack. In cases where dirt, oil or grease is near or remains in the crack, remove it by a thorough cleaning.

Bathroom Renovation on a Budget

November 6, 2016 by Harvey Banks

Bathroom renovations are never a cheap undertaking. That is exactly why it is wise to carefully calculate how much everything will cost you before you finally begin to throw out your present bathroom items. This will help you determine whether or not you can truly afford the entire procedure or if it would be wiser to wait several months until you collect sufficient funds. It is quite impossible for you to calculate your particular bathroom renovation costs to every single cent, since as with all home renovation projects, there's always the possibility of unwanted surprises that are impossible to foretell before the renovation begins.

DIY Washing Machine Repair Tips

July 22, 2016 by Harvey Banks

Washing machines aren’t the most sophisticated machines in the world, and with some little background knowledge, even you can be able to fix a washing machine problem on your own. Even so, some people decide to junk a washing machine, when in fact the device has many years left of good service and only requires a minor fix. The opposite ideally does occur, where people spend so much money and time fixing a machine that should be disposed of. The opposite ideally does occur, where people spend so much money and time fixing a machine that should be disposed of. Even so, some people decide to junk a washing machine, when in fact the device has many years left of good service and only requires a minor fix.

Top Garage Door Tips For Maintaining Your Garage Door

June 15, 2016 by Harvey Banks

The garage door in a home is regarded as the biggest moving part and is often used multiple times in a day. If you have put off your routine maintenance on this costly part, maintenance can often lead to repairs that are costly. Below are a few garage door tips to follow to help you with avoiding these costs. Listen And Look One of the best preventative steps you can use is to watch your garage door when in action each time you open or close the door. Does the door Does the door move smoothly or does it jerk in specific places?

Craftsman Homes Built America’s Dream

February 13, 2016 by Harvey Banks

A little love nest beside a stream, where red, Red roses grow, our bungalow of dreams. Far from the city somehow it seems, We’re sitting pretty in our bungalow of dreams. Thus went the chorus of “Our Bungalow of Dreams,” a song written in 1927 that reflects widespread affection for a building style that swept across America as the 20th century was born. Today these distinctive Arts and Crafts homes still grace cities from California to Cape Cod, retaining the elegance and grace of an aesthetic, social and industrial movement. The story began in England and was largely authored by William Morris whose home decorating themes stood in almost stark contrast to the guilded and ornate households of the Victorian Age.

Elements and Examples of Beam Design

January 13, 2016 by Harvey Banks

The elements of beam design is a topic of great interest for structural engineers and contractors. Beam design is integral in the design and construction of a structure. Most structural beams are comprised of wood, steel or concrete. Each of these construction materials reacts differently under the stress of a load. Each also has its own unique advantages. Elements and Examples of Beam Design: Concrete Beams Concrete beams are most often seen in commercial construction, such as in the erection of multi-level parking decks, hospitals, and large hotels. Concrete beams are also commonly used as bridge and highway supports. Some concrete beams are used in conjunction with steel beams to provide added strength.

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