Refresh those shutters By Tresa Erickson Live in an older home with metal shutters that have seen better days? Want to replace the shutters but not sure you can find new ones in the same size? Before you go to all of the expense of having custom shutters made, why not remove the shutters and […]

New roof needed By Tresa Erickson When you bought your home some years ago, you gave little thought to the roof. It was in good condition, which the inspector confirmed, and that was the last time you gave it any thought until now. Time has taken its toll on your roof, and leaks have started […]

Nearly invisible: Repairing a vinyl floor By Tresa Erickson It wasn’t that long ago that you installed new vinyl flooring in your kitchen. Unfortunately, you came home one day to find a small rip in it. The felt pads on the bottom of one of the table legs fell off and the metal foot caught […]

Little house, big perks By Tresa Erickson You’ve always lived in a small home and loved it. With far less house and yard to care for, you’ve had more time to devote to other interests. Now that you’re adding to your family, however, you’re not sure if you can continue to enjoy the perks of […]

Porcelain tile: Harder than granite By Tresa Erickson You’re in the middle of remodeling your entryway. Gone are the crusty old wallpaper, tarnished brass light fixtures and soiled carpet. In their place are a warm shape of taupe, classic rubbed bronze fixtures, and…well, you haven’t quite got to the flooring yet. You’re leaning toward tile, […]

Fresco faux finish By Tresa Erickson Do you adore fresco? Do you wish you could recreate the look of it in your home? Well, lucky for you, you can. With some glaze and paint, you can turn your walls into fresco. Before starting this project, you need to tape off your trim and any areas […]

Bright once again By Tresa Erickson Got some old tile in your home? Chances are some of the grout has become stained and dirty over time, especially if it is white. White grout tends to yellow with age and become stained. Many homeowners choose to replace their old discolored grout, but before you go that […]

Brick cracked? No problem. By Tresa Erickson You have a lot of exposed brick in your home. You love the character it brings to your space, but recently, you noticed that one of the bricks has a huge crack in it and is starting to crumble. You really need to take care of the matter […]

Helpful painting steps By the Paint Quality Institute Prior experience is essential when tackling many home improvement projects. But not so with interior painting. Even first-time painters can get super results when painting their newly purchased house, condo or apartment…and have a lot of fun in the process. Whether personalizing an entire new living space […]

Ceiling fans save energy all year long Gas and energy prices are rising again, and that means Americans must tighten their belts even further. You don’t need to dread hot summer temps and high air conditioning bills when you have ceiling fans – your AC’s best friend! If you already have fans in place, check […]