Hiring a Contractor 101
Hiring a contractor is really pretty easy. Get out your Yellow Pages and go to the section called, “Crap.” On that page, find the “Don’t Give A” category and simply pick the first person. Once …
Written by: Kevin
tips
Getting The Most From Your Real Estate Agent
Until recently, I had never sold a home before. I had watched plenty of HGTV shows about selling a home, but to my dismay, television can only prepare you for so much (although I’d still …
Written by: Jen
The Whizz Paint Roller – Do Not Google the Whizzinator
If you were wondering about the whizzinator; is a fake male… woo hoo… that is filled with clean…. wee wee… so that some people can pass certain tests without showing that they partook in using …
Written by: Leroy
Some More Painting Tips – So You Don’t Get Picasso-ed Off
For a lot of my younger years I enjoyed the demolition and rough framing part of building. There is a lot to be said for cutting, hammering and breaking things, just look at the stuff …
Written by: Leroy
How To, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
Jedi Door Trim, How To Install Door Trim
Much to the dismay of my lovely other half Carrie–I recently broke my ankle playing hockey. Trust me–the pain has been worth the benefits. I get to lounge around having palm fronds waved at me, …
Written by: Ty
Santa’s Safety Tips For the Holiday Home
All year, you’ve worked to get your home in shape. Whether you’re a renovator, making small improvements or have been taking care of projects and repair as they’ve come up, it’s been a year of …
Written by: Jen
Quick Fixes For Everyday Disasters: Popular Mechanics’ When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough
Not every job you face around the house is going to involve a mammoth amount of work – and thank Jebus for that! However, there are things that come up that could use a little …
Written by: Jen
Making Green Less Grody: Reduce Green Bin Stink
It’s nice to know that more and more cities are getting on board with green bin programs (it might be called something different in your town – “community compost”, “green cart”, “wet recyclables” and “organic …
Written by: Jen