Entries from October 2009 ↓
October 9th, 2009 — General
When the rainy season comes, water damage is inevitable for some homes. And where water is present, mold is not far behind – if it’s not treated property.
Many times, a homeowner may not even be aware that they have a leak until they go to do a home renovation project, or they notice a funny smell emanating from a closet, for example. When mold is discovered, it must be removed. It’s at this point that many homeowners wonder, “How much does mold removal cost?”
Actually, as with most home repair project, it depends – on . . .
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October 8th, 2009 — Basements
Water, water everywhere.
If this is what your basement looks like, your first instinct may be to panic – understandably so. But knowledge is power, so following are some tips for dealing with a flooded basement to keep the panic at bay. You can have a bottle of wine later to deal with the stress…
Shut Off Water Supply: This helps to prevent further damage if the cause of the flood was from inside the home (eg, a busted pipe).
Call in the Experts: Once you shut off the water, call a water damage company. A quick search of the internet should give you a few options from which to choose. What they find can help you with any insurance claims you may decide to file later because they can provide a full, professional assessment of the damage.
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October 6th, 2009 — General
Sliding glass doors are functional parts of many homes. But if home security experts had their way, they’d probably fall by the wayside. This is because they can present so many problems when it comes to home security.
Following are three things you can do to secure the sliding glass doors in your home.
1. Block the Track: This is one of the simplest ways to prevent an intruder from entering through a sliding glass door. Many homeowners don’t know it, but manufacturers of sliding glass doors sell custom-cut stoppers. What these do is stop the door from sliding open at all, even if the door is unlocked.
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October 5th, 2009 — General
Many homeowners may think that a home theater system is out of their budget. Upon closer look though, many are pleasantly surprised to discover that not only is it “not only for the rich;” it is surprisingly simple to have done.
Following are three things you should know about home theater systems – and why they are so affordable.
1. No Extra Room Needed: The first thing you should know about having a home theater installed is that you don’t need to do an add-on. You can simply convert an existing space (or part of an existing space) into a mini home theater. While there will be some limitations, it is still very feasible, for the following reason . . .
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October 2nd, 2009 — Bathrooms
Painting your bathroom is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to give it a new look. But, choosing a paint color can be a real conundrum if you have no idea how to go about it. Following are three things to consider that will help make selecting a color easier.
Size Matters: The size of your bathroom matters when it comes to choosing a paint color. Most interior decorators will advise you to choose colors that make your space appear larger, for this is what many want. However, if your bathroom is large (lucky you!), you may want to make it appear smaller and/or more intimate.
So use this rule of thumb: Lighter colors make a space appear larger, while darker colors shrink a space.
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