Would you go to your real estate agent for advice on the stock market? Probably not. While your real estate agent does help you with a different kind of investment your home that doesnt make them automatically qualified to give you advice on the latest IPO from Wall Street.
When you...
Should You Change Your Dcor When You Remodel Your Kitchen
Have you recently decided to replace your kitchen cabinets, retile your kitchen floor, or even change the light fixtures inside your kitchen? If so, who will be remodeling your kitchen?
Each year, a large number of...
Last week I discussed what a homeowner should look for when hiring a contractor. Today I would like to discuss what an honest contractor has to consider in running his business. When I first started out, I was gung ho like any contractor all full of spit and vinegar. I would put on my polo shirt...
Your baby has grown into a full-fledged toddler and is ready for a big girl or big boy bed. Have you seen the latest toddler furniture? Its cute! But you really dont have to spend a lot to make your toddler comfortable in his or her bedroom.
Your first decision will be whether to buy a...
The Home Doctor has the answers to your building questions.
Q: A recent storm wreaked havoc on my roof and I’m now facing a roof replacement project for the first time. What should I know about shingles before diving into the reroof with my contractor?
A: Before I answer your...
Are you in need of a quality clock to keep time in your home? Do you want a timepiece that marks each hour by a sound? Are you interested in a unique and historic piece that is sure to bring beauty and charm to your home? Do you want a fabulous conversation piece that is sure to catch the eye...
The options appear endless and you probably have gift certificates from a baby shower to use. As you fast forward to your second or third child the wonder of shopping for children’s furniture has likely worn off a bit and the realistic aspects of shopping for childrens furniture begins to...
Before the vacuum cleaner the simple task of cleaning floors was not so simple. Area rugs would need to be taken outside, hung from posts and beaten by a large wooden beating stick. Floors were swept and the the debris was picked of by hand and then discarded. Today when we vacuum our floors...
Stained glass, in general, refers to both the colored glass and also the craft or art of making it. The color is obtained by adding metallic salts such as copper, gold, and cobalt to molten glass. The colored glass pieces is then stuck together using lead strips – to form designs,...
The history of rugs is quite amazing. The weaving of rugs and carpets dates back to at least 500 BC. Rugs are made by weaving, at least this is how they started making rugs. Weaving is nothing new, our ancestors have been doing it for thousands of years. The first weaving that was done was to...
Shopping For Tools And Hardware: The Value Of Discount Retail Stores
If you are planning to start on a home improvement project in the near future, you might want to consider stopping by your local discount retail store as you begin your search for the tools and hardware items that you...
This may come as a surprise to you, but I love picture frames. Anything that can take an ordinary picture and make it look like its worth 10 times its true value is a powerful thing. Some people spend their entire lives collecting awards, degrees, and family photos only to have them rot away in...