Our Take As parents, friends or even as you yourself age, you need to start thinking about how one’s living situation is going to evolve. More and more people continue to live at home throughout the later years of their life, but their home isn’t always set up for their changes in lifestyle. This can mean…
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Our Take Generally when people think about Habitat for Humanity, they think about all of the homes that they build for people in need. Now they are also working on tearing homes down. There can be money in the pieces and parts that are pulled from a home during demolition. This is a lesson that…
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Our Take It is hot and it is humid. You hardly want to move when you are indoors and forget about trying to get things done outdoors. The AC is blasting, which is helping to keep your family cool, but just think about what your energy bill is going to look like. There are a…
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Whether you are planning on putting your house on the market or you are looking for a spring project, improving your home’s curb appeal can lead to a complete transformation. There are a number of projects both big and small that you can undertake to increase the look and feel of your home. Do you…
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Our Take Think about all the space in your attic, now think about what you are using it for. You are most likely using it to store things you are never going to use again. Just imagine what you could do with that space. If you take some time to go through all the boxes…
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Our Take As you cozy up on your couch, hang your homemade ornaments on your Christmas tree, or put up those last holiday decorations it’s good to take a minute to remember those that don’t have the same luxuries as many of us. This is the perfect time of year to put your DIY handy…
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So many wonderful things come with buying an old home. Unique details, old craftsmanship, classic design and beautiful features like hardwood floors and built in shelves are just some of the reasons people want to buy old homes. Unfortunately those aren’t the only things you are going to get. When buying an old house you…
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As we head into the colder weather, you want to make sure your home is energy efficient and stays warm all winter long. One place that you want to check for any leaks or issues if your attic. As we all know, heat rises and you don’t want all the heat that you are paying…
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Demolition may seem like the most fun part of a DIY project in your home, however it can also be one of the more dangerous parts of your project. You have to think about the electricity and plumbing running through your walls, as well as load bearing walls just to start with. There are also…
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Are you the kind of person that likes to take on a project all by themselves? Having a DIY spirit can be a really great thing. It can save you money and ensure that you are getting the exact end result that you want. However, when you are looking at large scale projects like a…
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