Category: Home Remodeling

  • How to Hire a Day Worker for Your Home Remodel Project

    Remodeling or renovating your home can be an exciting yet daunting task. While some homeowners have the skills to tackle DIY projects, many jobs are best left to experienced professionals. Hiring day workers is an affordable way to get help with labor-intensive tasks without breaking the bank on a large remodeling company. Follow these tips…

  • 3 Reasons You Can’t Get Supplies for Your Home Reno—and Why They Cost So Much!

    Home renovations can be an exciting time, allowing you to update and customize your living space. However, many homeowners are running into frustrating supply chain issues and rising costs that can derail projects and strain budgets. Here are 3 key reasons it’s become so difficult to get supplies for home renovations, and why prices are…

  • How We Turned an Empty Cape Cod House Into a Vacation Rental

    Introduction Turning an empty Cape Cod style house into a successful vacation rental was a challenging but rewarding project for us. We had purchased a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Cape Cod in a tourist beach town with the intention of renting it out short-term to travelers and families. The house had good bones but needed…

  • Using Shelf Standards and Brackets From Different Manufacturers

    Installing shelves in your home or office can be a great way to maximize storage space and organize your belongings. However, things can get tricky when mixing and matching shelf standards and brackets from different manufacturers. Proper planning and research are key to ensure everything fits together properly for a stable shelf installation. An Overview…

  • 5 Common Home Updates People End Up Regretting, Plus Expert-Approved Fixes

    Home improvement projects can seem exciting at first, but some updates end up being regrettable. As interior design experts, we’ve seen it all – from minor mistakes to total room makeover flops. To help homeowners avoid home remodeling regret, we’ve put together this guide on the most commonly regretted home updates, along with our expert-approved…

  • Renovating Your Victorian House

    Renovating a Victorian house can be a daunting yet rewarding project. Victorian homes are treasured for their charming architectural details, but updating these historic properties for modern living can require special care and consideration. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the key aspects of renovating your Victorian house from start to finish. Planning Your…

  • How to Install a Garage Door

    Installing a new garage door is a project that can add great value and curb appeal to your home. With the right tools and safety precautions, it’s a DIY project that most homeowners can tackle successfully. Here is a comprehensive guide to installing a new garage door from start to finish. Selecting the Right Garage…

  • How to Lubricate a Squeaky Garage Door

    A squeaky garage door can be very annoying and disruptive. The good news is that lubricating a noisy garage door is an easy DIY project that can be done in less than an hour. With just a few tools and supplies, you can silence that squeaking door and restore peace and quiet to your home.…

  • How to Prepare Your Home and Garage for an Electric Vehicle

    Getting an electric vehicle (EV) can be exciting, but also requires some preparation and adjustments to your home. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to get your home and garage ready for an EV. Choosing Where to Charge Deciding where you will charge your EV is an important first step. You have two main…

  • How to Build Garage Shelves

    Shelving is an incredibly useful way to maximize storage space in a garage and keep things neat and organized. Building your own garage shelves allows you to fully customize them to your space and storage needs. With some basic carpentry skills and tools, you can create sturdy, durable shelving that will last for years to…