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Home Week in Review: Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

This week, Mary Ann finished up her great series on common mistakes people make when attempting do-it-yourself home improvement projects, giving us the final two installments number 6 and last but not least 7 Common DIY Mistakes (7). These are recommended reading for anyone with an interest in DIY projects. There are also several other do it yourself and home improvement articles, as well as articles on nearly any other home and garden topic you can think of Home Blog, including holidays and holiday decorating (different writers have contributed over the years, so don’t forget to check out some of … Continue reading →

7 Common DIY Mistakes (7)

This is it! We at the end of our series on the seven most common mistakes that people make when doing projects around their home by themselves. It has been a long road, and we have covered so much. If you have missed any of these articles, just take a look at the links below this one. You’ll find everything there that you need to catch up on the discussion. And we can come full circle talking about a common mistake that can really be overcome within any of the other mistakes. What I mean is, that avoiding this mistake … Continue reading →

7 Common DIY Mistakes (6)

Ooh, we are getting close to the end of our series of the 7 most common do it yourself (DIY) mistakes that people usually make. The sixth one is one that I continue to remind myself about. Over the years, not falling for this mistake has saved us some money. This next common DIY mistake is one that you might not usually think about. It is missing out on guarantees. Many times we take on DIY projects to save some money. Even if we have the skills and experience, we can’t guarantee our own work for free, so sometimes hiring … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 22 – 28

It’s almost Halloween, and Mary Ann wants to know, Will the Trick-or-Treaters Come to Your Home? I don’t know about you, but I rarely have more than a handful of kids. Our house is easier to skip because it’s so far back from the road, so we usually just get a couple friends or neighbors. Even if you don’t get many trick-or-treaters, there are still some Halloween or Harvest Day Decorating ideas you can try or consider entertaining, and Hosting Halloween at your house. Will visitors see Three Little Pumpkins, or Easy Cornucopias, or Hex Signs and Barn Stars when … Continue reading →

7 Common DIY Mistakes (5)

What common do it yourself (DIY) mistake can really get you into trouble? You could be hit with fines, lose weeks or months of time, or even lose your home sale if you have your house on the market. Don’t let it happen to you. The fifth most common DIY mistake has to do with permits. I am always surprised at home many homeowners don’t realize that they need to apply for and have permits granted for many renovation and remodeling projects. Overlooking permits can ruin your project and set you up for some expensive challenges. Permit requirements will vary … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 15 – 21

Halloween (or Harvest) is right around the corner. After that, we’ll be moving full steam ahead into the major holidays. So start with Some Simple Halloween Decorating Ideas and learn how to Protect Your Home from Pumpkins as we near the end of October. Then check out Early Bird Thanksgiving Tips. We will have more on Thanksgiving over the next few weeks. Some of the other ways you can begin ready for holidays, is getting your home in good shape. Whether it is just going to be your immediate family or you’re planning to have huge get-togethers, it feels good … Continue reading →

7 Common DIY Mistakes (4)

What is the biggest complaint that potential buyers make when looking at a recently remodeled house? That is the subject of our next common mistake that is made when you do it yourself. Learn what that mistake is and how to avoid it. Image that you are looking at a home. It has some fabulous new updates, but some things seem to be missing. This is what happens when the homeowners have left certain things half done or incomplete. This can not only not add the value to your home that was your goal in remodeling, but it can also … Continue reading →

7 Common DIY Mistakes (3)

Doing it yourself instead of hiring a professional just might cost you money in the long run. This is especially true if you plan on selling your home in the future. We have been talking about the most common do it yourself mistakes and how to avoid them. We are now up the the third mistake, and it could be one of the most costly ones. What is it? Read below. The mistake we are going to talk about today is equating the dollar amount you spend with the value of the remodel or repair. You can spend thousands of … Continue reading →

7 Common DIY Mistakes (2)

Do you have a project that you can do yourself? Before you tackle that repair or remodeling job, you might want to read this series of articles. We’ll explore the seven most common DIY mistakes and tell you how to avoid them. Last time, we spoke about the danger of overestimating your skills. This time, we will cover underestimating the value of your time. Sure you may have the knowledge and experience to tackle your project, but did you factor in your time? There are a few ways where time can get you into trouble. The first is underestimating the … Continue reading →

The Well-Stocked Toolbox

If you perform your own home repair or do it yourself (DIY) projects then a well-stocked toolbox is a must. The nice thing about having a toolbox is that you can build it up as needed, depending on your level of skill and the size and types of projects you do. Whether you simply want to hang a few pictures or whether you want to rewire some cable, having the right tools always makes the job easier. Here is a guide to the basic tools you should have. Make sure that you don’t purchase cheap tools, or you will pay … Continue reading →