By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: February 10, 2014 on houselogic.com Light changes color, so your lighting design — a top priority for any remodel — should help guide your color choices. Here’s how. It’s all determined by the way light and colors interact. “People have to understand that the color of an object won’t… [Read More]
Solar Tubes Beat Traditional Skylights for Low-Cost Daylighting
By: Dave Toht Published: November 10, 2011 on houselogic.com Get the natural light that skylights provide — but with less cost and less hassle — by installing solar tubes instead. How it works Known variously as a sun tube, sun tunnel, light tube, or tubular skylight, a solar tube is a 10- or 14-inch-diameter sheet-metal… [Read More]
How to Fix Drafty Windows
By: Dave Toht Published: February 15, 2013 on houselogic.com Here are some quick, inexpensive fixes you can do now, plus more permanent solutions when you have the time and money. What’s Wrong with My Windows? With old windows, the glazing putty may have grown brittle and fallen away, leaving the glass rattling in place…. [Read More]
Lead Paint Test Kits: Cheap & Easy to Use
By: Jan Soults Walker Published: March 25, 2011 on houselogic.com Health risks associated with lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes prompted a flood of DIY lead paint test kits. Many are accurate and simple to use. Lead paint testing basics Test any area of your house you plan to renovate. Pick a spot and carefully scrape… [Read More]
Tips to Make Your Roof Last as Long as Possible
By: Jeanne Huber Published: July 19, 2013 on houselogic.com Whether your roof is brand-new or years old, here’s what you need to do to keep it in the best possible shape for the longest possible time. Clean the Gutters Ruined paint on siding and a wet basement are typical problems caused by clogged gutters,… [Read More]
8 Top Things that Buyers are Looking for
If you are getting your house ready to sell then you are probably wondering what a buyer is looking for in a new home. We have put together and short list of what we feel are the items most buyers are looking for in a new home. There are some things that a seller can… [Read More]
10 Easy Steps to Painting a Room
With the new year upon us many of us are looking for ways to update a room with paint or with other decorative ideas. Many times this is to get the house ready to sell, but other times it is just because it is time to update or they are ready for a new look. … [Read More]
Organize Your Garage for Under $50
By: Jan Soults Walker Published: December 27, 2012On houselogic.com If clutter trumps cars in your garage, get organized (and make room for your vehicles) with these smart garage storage solutions, each costing less than $50. Hoist bicycles to the rafters with a rope-and-pulley system ($22) that makes it easy to raise the bike and… [Read More]
Tips on How To Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: November 14, 2011 on houselogic.com Is your home ready for holiday visits from friends and family? Here’s how to prepare for the invasion. I’m lucky and have a guest suite always ready for holiday guests. But even with a dedicated space, preparing my home for the annual onslaught of friends… [Read More]
How to Childproof Your Home
Here are some basic guidelines for childproofing your home. While it does have a lot of things included in it, there may be some gaps. There are lots of things that people can do to help protect their child from household dangers. No matter how much you do or spend it should never be… [Read More]
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