The “Home Inspector Blog” at the Star Tribune has published its Top 20 Home Inspection Photos from 2015. Take a look and have a chuckle at all sorts of bad ideas in action. Behold the cutting-edge “Roof Mullet” and marvel at the “Multi-tasker’s Bathroom”. You’ll discover creative ways to wire ceiling light fixtures, as well […]
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Rating Renovations: DIY Home Improvement for Resale Home Buyers
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) When it comes to the housing market, frequently the best deal in your city or town is not a brand new home, but rather one that is a resale property. Buying a resale home can present a number of advantages aside from cost savings on the initial purchase price; […]
Fix It In the Mix: Should I Renovate Before Moving Into a New Home?
(guest post by Chan Plett) It’s a familiar situation: you’re browsing your real estate app and up pops the perfect home in the perfect location. The big windows with a nice view, the quiet street, and all the space you need. And—you can’t believe your eyes—it’s an absolute bargain! So you check it out one […]
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Seek Thermal Camera Review
The Seek Thermal Camera is a tiny infrared camera that attaches to your Android or iOS device and uses a downloadable app that shows what the camera captures. Selling for less than $250, the Seek camera attachment is compact, simple to use, and offers the same infrared technology that was formerly only available in cameras […]
Easy Tips to Maximize Home Storage Space
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) If you have thought of doing away with a lot of your household stuff on various occasions but haven’t been able to, you are not alone. Like several others, you are probably unable to let go of most items inside your house because of the memories attached to them. Or […]
DIY is Doing Just Fine
“DIY is in decline because today’s men are too soft.” This was a recent headline by UK-based newspaper, The Telegraph. Regarding a cultural shift in his native country, journalist Martin Daubney reported that the owners of Homebase—a major retail home-improvement chain—announced plans to close a quarter of UK stores because of the reality […]
DIY’er: Everybody’s Heard about the Word
Better late than never, the Oxford English Dictionary has finally added the word “DIY’er” to its official list of new words. As of March 2014, the wordsmiths in England have publicly recognized that folks like you and me exist. DIY’er (n.): A person who engages in do-it-yourself activities; an amateur (in construction, repair, etc.). By […]
Make a Growth Chart for Kids
As a Christmas gift to my wife, I made a growth chart for our son. It’s basically an oak board that looks like a giant yardstick and is used to decorate a wall. This is a neat little project if you have young kids, but I admit it isn’t a very “extreme”. In fact […]