Home Improvement, Remodeling

Thinking about painting your home? Make sure you choose your colors carefully!

It’s a minor job compared to other home renovations, but how you paint your home and plan your wall and trim colors makes a major impact on how you use your space.

But you can put this to work when designing your painting plan. Your color and finish choices can make a bold statement, so choose wisely.

Choosing the right properties of color

Color is the first thing you ...

Living in New York City most likely means renting an apartment. There are dozens of reasons why most people who live in NYC are renting apartments. For starters, real estate is very expensive in New York City and not everyone is able to afford a home at such a high price. The second reason why most people are renting apartments is because of the fact that there aren't plenty of homes for sale anyways. People who own homes in NYC don't really want to sell them as they are able to get a good monthly ...

More and more people are moving into the cities and the demand for affordable housing is growing. As a result, condos are popping up everywhere. Things are not that different in Baton Rouge and the great state of Louisiana. With the growing need for condos, there is also a multitude of different wants needs, and desires as well as design ideas. Everyone has a specific design, dream design, in mind and online resources and ideas are certainly not lacking. Over the years ...

Whether it’s caused by a late spring rain, a broken water main or a backup from some other cause entirely, a flood in your house can be destructive and expensive to repair. How you react immediately following a flood is critical. The steps you take in the minutes and hours after the water starts flowing can make a big difference in hassle, cost and personal safety. Here are some steps to take as quickly as possible to minimize the damage, the cost and the headaches.

1. Shut off your ...

The warmer months offer the ideal environment for outdoor work! Because of this, many professionals get booked up quickly. Think about these top summer home improvement projects, and call your pro before they get too busy.

Repair or replace your roof: $350-$1,500 to repair; $5,400-$12,000 to replace

Many roof repairs are best done during the summer, which may make it hard to find a pro this time of year. Still, if your roof needs fixing, this is the right time to do it. ...

Creating natural, relaxing and functional areas in your yard will add a new dimension to your home and increase its resale value.

In Manitoba, people generally enjoy spending time outdoors in the warmer months and are attracted to the idea of having a beautiful outdoor living space. Not only will an outdoor living area enhance your own personal enjoyment of your yard, it will also give you an advantage if you decide to sell.

Outdoor ...