Home Improvement


Archive for October, 2007

Oct 27 2007

What’s the condition of your roof? The 5-point roof maintenance checklist

Published by Jennifer under Home Maintenance, Roofing

(NC)-Your roof is a strategic component in your home’s protective shell. A roof’s longevity and its ability to remain waterproof will be increased if it is properly maintained. The following checklist can help you evaluate the condition of your roof in order to determine if it’s time to consider a quick fix or a major [...]

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Oct 27 2007

Home improvement at your fingertips

(NC)-Krylon Retail Products Senior Project Manager Mark Ksiezyk points out that both experienced and novice do-it-yourselfers choose spray paint for convenience. “The can is the application tool,” he says. “You get a smooth finish without brush marks, and have an easier time covering hard-to-reach or irregular surfaces. Only a little skill and effort are required [...]

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Oct 15 2007

Turn Your Garage Space into a Living Space

(ARA) – No matter how big your house is, there never seems to be enough room for everything. Whether it’s space for hobbies, recreation or just more storage, most of us could use more of it.
What if you could gain more space without an expensive addition? One of the latest trends in home remodeling is [...]

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Oct 15 2007

A DIYer’s Guide to Painting Supplies

Published by Jennifer under DIY, Painting

So you’ve decided to tackle a painting project. Maybe it was the drab color in the kitchen that finally got to you, or the dated design in the bathroom that did nothing to brighten your mornings. A new coat of paint will freshen it up without breaking the budget, but do you have the right [...]

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Oct 15 2007

No more replacing shingles - High Tech coating extends the life of your roof

Published by Jennifer under Home Maintenance, Roofing

(NC)-Canada’s harsh weather can take its toll on your home. Year after year the wind, rain, snow, ice and blistering sun take years off your home’s life. It’s no wonder that the aging process is most evident and expensive on the area that suffers the most - your roof.
On average, Canadian homeowners replace their roofing [...]

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