First Steps for Do-It-Yourselfers
Are you considering jumping headfirst into a major home DIY project? If you are, take a moment to consider a few important preliminary steps. Home improvements can be like a Chinese puzzle in complexity, with interlocking parts that must proceed in exactly the right direction and order or it simply doesn’t work. Planning is key. […]
How to Prioritize House Projects: A Guide
Don Vandervort’s guide will teach you how to prioritize house projects, ensuring that you get the most important projects done first. Learn about the different factors to consider when prioritizing house projects, and how to create a plan for tackling your house projects. As a family man and do-it-yourselfer, I’ve learned that one inevitable component […]
Fall and Winter Home Improvement Checklist
Expert advice on home repairs and improvements to get done before fall and winter arrive. In This Article: Check the Roof Check the Gutters Inspect and Clean the Siding Check the Weatherstripping Service the Heating System Sweep the Chimney Adjust Storm Doors As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change, now is […]
Home Improvement Safety
A collection of important tips about safe practices during home improvement project for amateur carpenters and homeowners to start off projects the right way. Home-improvement projects often call for risky practices. I remember nailing siding onto my house from the top of a 30-foot scaffold. That one got my blood circulating. Then there was the […]