How to Make Sure Your Furnace is Ready for Winter
This post highlights how a homeowner can prep their fireplace for winter. Tips and tricks are offered.
Julia Ritzenthaler
Switching From a Single to Double Sink Vanity
They recommend switching from a single to a double sink vanity if you are sharing your bathroom space with anyone. The process for accomplishing this is listed in the post.
Do Manufacturers Matter?
You get what you pay for, and if you are on a budget then you must do your research. Make sure to read the product reviews before buying anything!
Think Sink! Undermount vs. Drop-In
Pros and cons of using a drop in or an undermount sink are discussed.
Changing A Switch to a Dimmer
How to adapt your current lighting to adopt a dimmer switch, including whether to go for a fan control or dimmer switch is discussed in this post. Where to shop online for fabulous mirrors is also highlighted.
How To Change Up Your Floorplan!
A general instruction is given for those who have decided to move walls and change up the floor plan of their house.
How To Do A Proper Paint Job
The correct steps to properly painting a room are discussed.
Watch Out For Hot Wires!
Use voltage testers to make sure wires are hot. The best way to not hit a hot wire is to shut off the breaker.
Is Paint and Primer In One Worth It?
The emerging fad of paint and primer in one is discussed and it’s benefits and disadvantages of use.
Cleaning Your Bathroom Vanity
Product recommendations are given as well as tips for regular care maintenance.
How to Remove Stains from my Bathroom Vanity Countertop?
Instructions are given as to what to do if you’ve got a stain in a stone surface that cannot be removed easily.
I got a new bathroom vanity and the drain doesn’t line up with my drain. Is there a way to connect without moving the whole pipe?
Instructions are given as to what to do if your vanity’s drain doesn’t line up with an existing drain fixture.
What is a good stain color for Oak hardwood flooring that will go with most wall and trim finishes?
A recommendation is given for the best product to use when staining a floor with the intention of matching its surroundings.
Is there a less expensive option for buying granite countertops?
An explanation is given for the price of purchasing a solid stone such as granite from a fabrication shops.
How do you estimate the value added to a property based on the cost of the remodel?
An idea is given on how to measure the value added to a home from a bathroom remodeling project.
When is it necessary to pull a building permit and what are the consequences if caught doing work without one?
The importance of having a building permit is discussed as well as the fines for getting caught red-handed.
Do the toilet and sinks in a bathroom remodel need to be the same brand name?
Thoughts are given on using different brand named bathroom fixtures in a remodeling project.
What is an estimated cost to remodel a small bathroom excluding the purchase of tub, tile, toilet, and fixtures?
A rough estimate is given of the total cost of a small bathroom remodeling project.
What is the proper way to seal the tiled walls to the top edge of the bathtub?
Tips are given on how to properly connect bathtub edges to tiled walls using grout caulk.
What is best option for remodeling bathrooms when it comes to resale value?
A few ideas are given as to what prospective home buyers look for regarding bathrooms in home purchases.