Category: Handyman ideas

Sale Advantage!

With the housing market in such a slump, you may wonder how to be competitive and make your home really stand out among the rest when trying to attract a buyer.  Here are some very simple, cost effective modifications you can make to your home that will make a huge difference when attracting a buyer’s …

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Work At Home? Why Not!

Work at home? Why not? With the limitless access to communication, both audio and visual Internet systems can now allow most individuals, self employed and new entrepreneurs an opportunity that was simply unavailable a decade ago. Rather than pay rent month after month for some cubicle office far from home, why not reinvest that rent …

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Play Time!

Remember those lazy summer days…the distant sound of  lawn sprinklers, the smell of fresh cut grass,  maybe the chiming melody of the neighborhood ice cream truck as it turned the corner, the warmth of noon-day sunshine, and the joyful glee of kids as they ran about the back yard, eager to get a push on …

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Save Energy and Save $$$

If your home’s energy bills seem to be rising along with your thermostat setting these days, it may be time to perform a little home maintenance.  Energy costs are indeed increasing nationally, but with a few simple home improvement strategies you can reduce your energy costs, and still beat the summer heat! Check out the …

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Protect Your Home!

Sadly, but true, this year has been a record breaker for all sorts of natural disasters.  From extreme flooding and tornadoes throughout the mid-west, violent storms in the north-east, and south, and massive fires out west.  Now more than ever, rural homeowners need to seriously consider both an emergency readiness plan, and better ways to …

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Simple, Easy, Affordable, Beautiful!

There is no question about it; from coast to coast the housing market has never been as competitive as it is today.  With so many homes on the market at reduced prices you might think that it’s just not the right time to try and sell your home.  Then again, if selling your home would …

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Be Prepared!

With Hurricane season officially open there is no excuse to not be prepared!  Now is the time to be sure you have the basics on hand in the event of an emergency.  Bottled water, fresh batteries, portable radio, flashlights, blankets, a first aid kit, and an evacuation plan in place just in case! These are …

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The Grand Entrance!

Nothing quite sets the architectural theme of a home than a grand entrance.  So why not consider a simple upgrade that will enhance the beauty of your home, while working with a modest budget.  Installing new architecture, while adding security to your home is as easy as replacing your old worn out front door! Replacement …

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Kitchens Un-Cluttered!

For those of us that love to entertain, preparing great meals for family and friends; a well organized, uncluttered kitchen allows us to keep our sanity amid the heat of the stove, bleep of the microwave, and the unforeseen distractions of curious children, hungry guests, demanding pets, and telephone solicitors! Well, maybe it’s not that …

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Stop Dreaming and Start Building!

Summer is on the way and you’re still dreaming of that beautiful back yard deck you always wanted?  Why not make that dream come true, it’s easier than you may think! Installing a deck is a great investment.  Not just a physical asset and an equitable enhancement to your home, outdoor decking will provide you …

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