It's easy to ignore your garage door. But it's a bad idea, because a broken overhead door is more than a hassle. It's a danger. Your garage door is generally your home's largest moving object, and possibly its hardest-working component. The average electric opener raises and lowers the 150- to 250-pound door more than a thousand times a year. To ensure that your system operates smoothly, quietly and safely, it's wise to inspect it periodically, ...
Flooring is a foundational facet of any home project. But when the room you're upgrading is prone to spills and splashes and the chance of leaks or flooding, carpet isn't an ideal choice. Here are some options for moisture-prone areas: Tile: This is a durable option, with material choices ranging from ceramic to natural stone. However, some tiles must be sealed to prevent water penetration, so some types may not work well in moisture-prone ...
With fall here and winter on its way, it might be time to straighten out the garage, so you can at least find the snow shovels when you need them. "Will it be another bad winter" you ask. I'll tell you when it's over. In the meantime, the Lehigh Group, maker of Crawford brand garage and home-workshop organization products, recommends cleaning out the space originally designed for cars, suggesting that clutter there might mask ...
A kitchen remodel can be one of the most rewarding home improvement projects and also the most frustrating to endure. Family life tends to center on the kitchen, and functioning without one disrupts all aspects of life. Tearing out the heart of your home requires a plan of how to survive the weeks to months of construction ahead. The duration for a kitchen renovation depends on the scope of the project. Is it a simple tear out with the ...
We're moving out of state and have the option of observing our truck being weighed before and after it's loaded with our possessions. Should we plan to observe the weighing? Yes, say the highly rated moving pros. The cost of an interstate move is usually based on the weight of your goods, the distance they're shipped and any other services you received, such as packing. It's your right, under federal law, to be present ...
As warm, balmy days give way to cool, fall nights, so comes the desire to continue to enjoy outdoor entertainment spaces year-round. Bringing the indoors out has long been desirable for those looking to enjoy their outdoor spaces all year. An outdoor living space can be just that, a living space that serves as an additional room. Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces are often considered to be luxury, high ticket items, but it is possible to incorporate ...