While many people find home improvement to be quite a challenge, there are many simpler projects you can handle if you understand how to do it. Try these tips on improving your home after you have read about what you need to do.
If you are considering a renovation on your home that adds a personalized aspect, think about the value and return that the investment will make. The more personal the renovation, the harder it might be to sell to someone further down the line. It might not be worth the investment.
Construction adhesive can help eliminate a squeaking floor. If you do this, be aware that you are going to have to go under your home. Use a caulking gun to apply, and run glue along the side of each floor joist, sealing the sub-floor planks to them.
If you find that you’ve tried just about everything to make a door stop creaking or squeaking, it’s time consider buying a new hinge for the door. Most hardware stores sell them. Remove the current hinge and replace it with the new one that you purchased. Line up the two sides of the hinge and put the pins back in.
Purchase transparent plastic bins with lids to help organize your garage properly. Label each box, and stack them up. This is an inexpensive way to clean the garage and prevent bugs and rodents from damaging your belongings.
If you have an attic, insulate it to save on winter heating costs. Heat rises and, over time, a lot of it is lost during the colder seasons in houses that have poor insulation in the attic. Installing insulation is a fairly straightforward process and it’s freely available at hardware stores and home improvement centers.
It’s usually quite dark in basements. In fact, some basements have no ambient light at all. Be sure you make your basement more livable by placing artificial lighting in good positions there. Some basements have walls which reach above the ground outside. In that case you can installs windows in your basement to bring in natural light.
You can turn a luggage rack that you don’t use any more into a functional side table. Just use a large piece of tempered glass or an attractively finished piece of wood to create a top. Be sure to secure it well with permanent adhesive. Use it to hold a lamp and your favorite magazines.
Wall Board
Be sure to use water resistant dry wall in areas that harbor moisture, such as the kitchen and bathroom. This type of wall board is generally called “green board” by insiders. It also tolerates moisture better than ordinary wall board, and can also retard mold growth.
If you are planning a home improvement project, there are many things you need to consider first. You should start by making a plan and understanding the preparation needed for the successful completion of your project. These guidelines are a perfect launching point to help you make decisions that will greatly enhance your home.
