Before hiring a contractor for your home improvement project, interview at least three candidates and check both client and subcontractor references. For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home renovation project isn’t the work itself, it’s finding a competent and reliable contractor to do the job. Installing kitchen cabinets, knocking down a wall or retiling the bathroom is simple compared with the struggle of hiring a quality contractor who will perform at a high level from start to … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Get Instant Curb Appeal for Less Than $100
First impressions matter. Enhance your front yard so people will stop and stare after the first glance. The good thing is, it doesn't have to cost a fortune. There are dozens of small, inexpensive home improvements that you can do to up your home's curb appeal. Adding curb appeal to your house not only makes it easier to sell, but it also gives your house that nice and finished look in which you can take pride in. When deciding on which upgrades to make to your house, consider what your house … [Read more...]
Fixer Upper Style DIY Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas
Someone find my tools, because I'm feeling inspired! Does watching shows such as Fixer Upper or the Kansas City-based Bargain Mansions make you want to drop what you are doing and tear out your kitchens? I know this rings true for me, which leaves my poor husband to clean up all my DIY messes. If you've been thinking about sprucing up your kitchen, check out these 20 Fabulous Fixer Upper Style DIY Farmhouse Kitchen ideas by The Weathered Fox. So many are searching for this Farmhouse … [Read more...]
Spring It On: 7 Must-Do Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle This Season
Spring has officially sprung, and we are psyched. Seriously, we couldn't be more stoked to put away our floor-length parkas and our hats, break out the shorts and sandals, and start planning a big backyard barbecue. But before you get too carried away, remember this: In the great game of homeownership, a pound of prevention could save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. Don't know where to start? We've done the heavy lifting for you, focusing on the most crucial spring chores to … [Read more...]