In the past five years, the country’s homeowner equity has doubled – and this is driving billions of dollars’ worth of home improvement. But homeowners in which states are benefitting the most? According to a recent report from the mortgage data firm CoreLogic, five states stand out as the ones that have gained the most…
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How to Remove Closet Doors and Spruce Up Your Space
Closet doors can be a nuisance, if they aren’t serving any purpose. They get stuck on their tracks. They stick out. And, they limit where you can arrange furniture. If you’re not worried about pets wandering in where they shouldn’t, or about household smells getting into your clothes, you may consider removing the doors entirely….
How To Install Wall Veneer to Upgrade Any Space
Paint doesn’t always do the trick when you’re trying revamp your room. Installing one wall of veneer is a great design solution. Veneers are thin wall coverings made from various materials like brick, tile, stone and wood. They can do wonders to anchor your design and give it an edge. The best part is that…
How to Install Frameless Glass Shower Doors
Modern bathrooms often have an open, bright, and spa like feel. Contemporary bath fixtures, beautiful hand-laid tile, and seamless transitions from each element, are essential to creating your bathroom haven. Frameless glass shower doors and enclosures offer affordability and allow for fluidity and a sense of openness in an otherwise small space. Here’s how to…
How to Install or Replace Shower Doors
Whether it’s time to give your entire bathroom a much-deserved renovation or you simply want to replace an out-of-style part, shower doors are one of the most important finishing touches to any bathroom oasis. Note: While there are several types of glass doors (frameless, steam, etc.), this article focuses specifically on traditional framed shower doors….
The Key Difference Between Remodeling & Refinishing a Basement
Photo by Finished Basement Copany – Denver, CO Are you getting the most out of your basement space? Basements don’t have to be poorly-lit areas where water heaters sit alone on the concrete floor. A basement could be one of the most versatile spaces in your house. It could be a family room, game room,…
How to Replace or Install a Bathroom Fan
From moisture removal to odor control, bathroom fans perform several important functions that enhance the quality of the air in your home. Modern units come in a variety of styles, some of which don’t even look like fans, and they operate quietly and efficiently to exhaust humidity and heat, keeping your home comfortable. Although homeowners…
How to Lay Sod – A Complete Guide
Sod offers a fast and easy way for you to create a new lawn or rehabilitate a scraggly one. While growing grass from seed takes months of time and ongoing care, a newly sodded lawn typically takes a little longer than an hour to install (depending on the square footage of your yard) and about…
How to Remove a Textured Drywall Ceiling
On This Page: Before You Scrape Materials & Tools You’ll Need to DIY Preparation Removing the Popcorn Sanding, Repairing & Refinishing Benefits of Hiring a Pro Questions to Ask Cost to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Popcorn and movies may go hand-in-hand, but popcorn and ceilings went out of style decades ago. Originally rising to popularity because…
How to Install Crown Molding – A DIY Guide
On This Page: Crown Molding Installation – Step-by-Step What You Should Know if You Hire More on Different Types of Crown Molding More on Cutting Corners and Angles When it comes to adding value and style to your home, sometimes it’s the little details — as much as the large renovations — that truly make…
Guide to Repairing Drywall Cracks & Holes
On This Page: Read This Before You Start Small Drywall Fixes Patching Dings/Dents Popped Nails Corners Repairing Holes in Drywall Small Holes Medium Holes Large Holes DIY Finishing Whether it’s an aggressive meeting between the doorknob and the wall, an over-enthusiastic child playing ball indoors, or just the normal wear and tear of age and…