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Planning a Stair Rail

May 30, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Installing a stair guardrail can be a challenging undertaking. The project is more complicated than tread or riser removal, because you’re dealing with precise angles rather than square cuts. The rail system must be securely supported by newels that are solidly fastened to the framing of the floor or wall. The rail must also adhere […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: Building Materials, guardrail, hand rail, handrail, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, iron baluster, ironpro, remodel, remodeling, stair, stair rail, staircase, stairs

Give Your Cabinet a Second Life

April 15, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Owen Wright)   Do you want to freshen up and give your cabinets a second life?  Would you rather consider replacing, refinishing or cabinet refacing? Here is a guide to help you decide. Signs That It Is Time For Change Over time, your cabinets suffer from wear and tear and damage that […]

Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: Building Materials, cabinets, DIY, do it yourself, Extreme How-To, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, kitchen cabinets, remodel, remodeling

Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger

April 30, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Emma Lewis)   If you have a small kitchen, don’t despair. There are ways to make it look and feel better through a few home improvement projects that you could try. Give these options a whirl, and you’ll soon feel like you have an empire in a nutshell with your small kitchen! […]

Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, kitchen, remodel, remodeling

Prepare Your Next Paint Project like a Pro

April 13, 2018 by Jake Thomas

If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to avoid messes. Whereas a DIY’er might throw down a flimsy plastic sheet to protect the floor, a professional paint crew will make use of wall-to-wall floor coverings and masking products […]

Filed Under: Painting, Tools, Weekend Projects Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, equipment, home improvement, paint, paint tools, painting, remodel, supply, tool

No More Home Energy Tax Credits for 2017?

March 30, 2017 by Jake Thomas

Sorting through my tax-return paperwork reminded me to check the IRS website to see what new 2017 Federal tax credits are available that I can share with you fine home-improvers. As it turns out, there isn’t much to report. At the time I post this, the only tax credit listed for home improvement is a […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: DIY, energy efficient, energy star, federal, home, home improvement, remodel, tax credit, taxes

Why “Less Is More” When Improving Your Home To Sell

March 28, 2017 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Joseph Alongi)   There’s a lot of work that goes into selling a home. As one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, you want to make sure that when it comes time to sell your property, you will be able to generate the highest possible amount from your sale. A […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: buy home, DIY, home, house, real estate, remodel, repair, sell house, selling home, staging

Fix It In the Mix: Should I Renovate Before Moving Into a New Home?

December 1, 2015 by Jake Thomas

(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 […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: Building Materials, DIY, Home Improvement Projects, plan, remodel

Selling Your Home? Secure the Best Price with These 5 Updates

September 28, 2015 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Mikkie Mills) After several years of saving money, you are finally ready to purchase your dream home. However, you must first sell your current house. In some areas of the country, the chronically sluggish housing market has started to recover. In other parts of the country, home selling prices are still not […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Home Improvement Tagged With: curb appeal, home, house, improvement, remodel, sell home

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