Leak repairs are one of the many challenges that a homeowner is faced with. The problem becomes even more serious when you realize that leaks from the roof can cause a variety of problems in your home, such as mold infestations or damaged foundations. The serious drips and leaks which are proven to come from [...]
If you live in an area where hails are something common, you must be aware of the fact that there will come a time when you will need some serious roof repairs or even a roof replacement. Time is also a defining factor in the amount of damage that your roof can handle. Like many [...]
Thomas asked: for a reasonably (to very) nice kitchen renovation (new appliances, counter tops, cabinets, etc), how much is it going to cost? And what percentage should be spent on what?
EDIT: No, I’m not doing this by myself. I’m not exactly someone you’d call handy. I just don’t want to be ripped off by the [...]
There are all kinds of roofs. If your own happens to be quite flat, and your house is a one-story building, so that you can reach the roof by using an ordinary ladder, there is little danger in venturing out on it, but if you have to crawl through a window and claw your way [...]
OOCNWV asked: I just purchased a home that needs lots of work for $75K, I was planning on getting a home equity loan to pay for the improvements, but it appraised for $79k. My understanding is that now I would only qualify for a $4K equity loan. What are my other options for [...]
Rose GardenThe texture and the fullness of the rose is unlike any other flower, and they come in a wide variety of scents and colors that range from a very bright yellow to a dark deep red. It is curious that such a beautiful flower is also equipped with such a thorny stem. A little [...]
cara asked: I’m just wondering if we should do a home improvement loan, refinance our mortgage, do a home equity loan, etc.
We are looking at doing siding, some windows, soffits and fascia, etc.
BlueDal asked: I was asked to design a small garden, mostly influenced by zen gardens. The site is shaped like a triangle, and there’s bamboo on one of the corners. However, the owners don’t want sand or gravel because they have dogs, and the site doesn’t seem to be apt for a zen [...]
Staying Quiet asked: I have recently purchased a very small home…as a single mom it was the best I could do. However, lately, a lot of my family and friends (the same ones that told me it was smart to buy this house) have said that I will have a hard time making a [...]
Marvinator asked: We had a rubber roof installed on our patio. The guy who did it was unexperienced and needless to say, it has leaked since. I would like to find a way to repair this, if possible.
Can it be repaired? If so, how and with what?
If not, I’m considering replacing the rubber. [...]
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