The summertime means hotter temperatures, and no matter how hard your air conditioner is running, the sun's heat can make your home feel warmer than it should. Adding a reflective window coating or film can help keep the sun from penetrating the interior of your home and keep it cooler. You can find window film at many home improvement stores, and it's fairly easy to install. Here's how you can apply this protective coating to make summer living more comfortable for yourself and your family.
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If your bathrooms need a facelift, there are few DIY projects that are as practical and achievable as a paint job. Painting the walls in your bathroom is a simple, but very effective way to completely redefine the look of the room. Homeowners love paint jobs because it is a project that can be done with minimal tools and training. With a few basic rollers, brushes and masking equipment, you can effectively paint interior walls and ceilings.
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As a homeowner, you have a responsibility to educate yourself on roofing materials before replacing your roof. You probably know that cool roof options exist and that they're better for the environment, but why should you choose one for your house? What's in it for you? Here are three reasons you should decide in favor of a cool roof for your roof replacement.
1. Money
The real savings that you'll get from a cool roof involves your energy bill.
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While the thought of re-staining your kitchen cabinets is daunting, if you are careful about how you proceed with the project, then you can achieve professional-looking results.
To this end, follow these tips when you are preparing your cabinets and applying a new coat of stain:
Number Each Door and Cabinet Opening
It is very common for older kitchen cabinets to have variations in their door size and hardware locations. To keep from having to solve a "
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If you have an old deck with treated pine decking, this material is one of the most affordable. It is also one of the decking materials with the shortest life. This is why you may want to consider other alternatives for a more durable deck that will last for many more years. You can choose from materials such as tropical hardwood, vinyl, metal and composite. Here are some of the choices you may want to consider to replace your old treated pine decking:
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