If you have the extra yard space, you should add a sunroom to your home.  This adds value to your home because it will add more square footage to the home and it will also give future potential buyers, the extra living space that they may be looking to have. For a quick and affordable way to update the appearance of your master or guest bathroom,...

When building your own home through use of a contractor, add a clause to the contract that gives the builder a bonus for finishing on time and on budget.  This clause will encourage your builder to do a good job in the time allotted, and can save you a lot of headaches due to missed deadlines and extended budgets. Seek out advice before starting...

If you are working in the kitchen, around fireplaces or anything else that has a gas line, make sure that you locate the gas shutoff before you begin your home improvement project. It is also important to exercise extreme care in these circumstances. You do not want to start a fire or get hurt during the course of your project. An important tip to...

When doing a DIY home improvement project, put safety first. Make sure you wear protective equipment such as a hard hat and goggles when needed. Use power tools (especially ones you are not familiar with) with extreme caution. Read the directions and ask for help when needed. Home improvement stores are a great resource of information.Hardwood, tile...

Painting is a perennial task.  Water-based latex paints make for the easiest  clean-up.  You only need soap and water.  But sometimes oil paint is best for a job.  It is longer lasting.  When cleaning up from oil paint, use cooking oil on your brushes to dissolve the paint.  Then you can use soap and water. A nice...

Soak your hands in salad oil after completing an oil painting job.  The oil will help release the paint from where it has splattered on your hands.  Salad oil smells better and is a lot safer than the typical cleanup choices of mineral spirits or kerosene.If you are looking for a simple improvement to your home then head to the store and...