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SuCasa — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:14:14 +0000

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Spring is here, my friends. Now is as good as time as any to put on our weekend warrior caps and be productive and creative with DIY home improvement, and get some in the process. This is a great means of beautifying and personalizing our homes – and when we choose the DIY home improvement method over hiring a contractor we can save tons of money.

There are a great many DIY home improvement shows on the cable airwaves these days. There are even entire networks dedicated to home improvement. They have great ideas. Talented and beautiful hosts. And they take the viewer step by step through the process of starting and completing great DIY home improvement projects.

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But where to get materials for these projects? Well, this article is not meant to be an advertisement for any retailer, but the facts are that most area of the country are within easy distance or within reach of the big box retailers that cater to DIY home improvement as well as general contractors.

But we all know who the big box retailers are when it comes to home improvement: Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement, even Target, Wal-Mart and K-Mart and craft stores offer many products and tools that cater to DIY home improvement. These big box retailers offer great prices and a wide selection of tools and materials. Additionally, many of them even offer free classes and demonstrations for DIY home improvement projects. You can watch and learn there in person how to get the job done and done right. Sounds good to me.

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SuCasa — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:14:09 +0000

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SuCasa — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:14:21 +0000

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Crucial Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Improvement Tips

SuCasa — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:33:48 +0000

With an ever-expanding network of home improvement television shows and DIY magazines, the do-it-yourself home improvement sector has taken off. Homeowners everywhere are rushing to their local hardware stores, ready to rip out their bathroom tile or tear down old kitchen cupboards.

As excited as you may be to get started on your first DIY home improvement project, there are a few considerations you should first take into account. You need to plan, understand your project, budget, and be aware of your space. To learn more about these basic, but crucial, DIY home improvement tips, keep reading.

1. Plan, Plan, Plan

Before you even begin a DIY home improvement project, you should have a full plan in place. And prior to making that drive to the home hardware store, put together a folder with all your measurements and a complete list of everything you intend to buy, right down to the last nail.

People get excited about projects and don’t want to get right to it instead of “wasting” time planning. However, By planning out the phases and details your project, you’re less likely to overspend on unnecessary materials or find that you need to backtrack over already-completed work.

Planning prevents mishaps such as needing to stop work and call a plumber because you forgot to verify whether there were pipes running where you wanted to put in that door. Planning also decreases overspending, such as buying three cans of paint when you only needed two.

Meanwhile, researching your project will help to avert the more costly mistakes. By reading books, watching relevant DVD’s or researching online information about the project you want to tackle, you’re less likely to botch a job and more likely to complete it with a professional finish.

2. Budget

Along with planning, comes budgeting. As you plan the details of your project, keep a running tally of the expense for each material. If you don’t know how much something costs, check the Internet or call your local retailer to obtain a price ahead of time.

Once you have your budget, add 10-20% extra. Almost every home renovation project, DIY or not, runs up against unexpected expenses – it’s just a reality of life’s uncertainties. Whether it is materials that cost more than you expect or a surprise problem that needs to get fixed, you’ll need to have the money ready to take care of it. Every good DIY’er knows to have a little extra on hand.

3. Understand Your Project

Before you attempt to tackle a major home improvement project, make sure you know what you’re doing. Use resources like books, your local hardware clerk, the Internet and how-to videos to get a good grasp on the project you will be undertaking.

If you feel like the project is out of your league, don’t hesitate to call in a professional.

4. Know Your Space

This tip is related to planning, but make sure you have enough space to take on your project. Don’t try to fit a new island in your kitchen if there isn’t sufficient room for it. Try to live by the old carpenter’s adage of “measure twice, cut once.”

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Computerized and Television DIY Home Improvement Planning

SuCasa — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:34:26 +0000

There are lots of computer programs out there that are available to help you do all those massive home improvement projects that need a lot of organizing, planning and going over! These types of projects can’t just be done on a whim, they need to be carefully planned and carried out, usually some professionals needs to be included, which of course means extra money forked out! The software is generally averagely priced but of course as with most things in this field, the more you pay the better you are likely to get.

Home improvement software comes in the shapes of DVD’s and CD’s; they are then used on the computer to help you illustrate exactly what you are wanting done from an architectural point of view. They offer tools on the software which help you to create buildings and specific areas of your house and then let you cut out pieces before you actually go head to do it, basically giving you an idea of what is involved and how long it is likely to take you. This does not however show you how much cost is involved. You need to ask your contractors the price of materials and their labor charges before starting any work with a contractor.

The home improvement software also allows you to experiment with different ideas and solutions. If you decide you want the wall taken down in the bathroom it lets you create different methods of doing it and you can then pick the best option, simple? Not really, these types of software are quite hard to use, you either need an expert or know exactly how to work the software as it can be very confusing to start with, it’s like everything else though when you have the hang of it, it is a piece of cake.

Home improvement software can be beneficial to any large home improvement job but it needs to be used properly, they are not for playing about with. This type of software is mainly used by architects and other professionals so they can get it at trade price, but for the public it is a little bit more expensive. When using this software make sure that every single scenario is carried out and every single challenge is overcome. Therefore you aren’t met with any surprises and problems when it comes down to actually doing the job. It wouldn’t be very nice to get started then have to stop half way through and abort your plans because it isn’t working!

Television Help

There are hundreds of home improvement TV shows out there all with different styles of conveying their information. Some are actual crafts channels and some are home improvement make over shows. You see the discovery channel offering lots of different types of these shows and they are all very good and informative, although some are a little on the boring side. To find out which one would suit you please read on.

The craft style of home improvement TV shows is mainly aimed at older viewers who have an interest in woodwork and joinery, that sort of thing. They offer detailed instructions for restoring and creating new and wonderful things that you could use to improve your home with. There are air shows that present people building extensions or even their own home! Most of these types of shows are challenge style types so there are usually two teams battling it out for success and who ever has the best modification or has created the best craft wins. The prizes vary but often it isn’t for anything. These types of shows are the boring ones I mentioned about.

There are also make over home improvement TV shows, they feature specific rooms such as bathrooms bedrooms or sitting rooms which get a complete makeover from top to bottom, paint and furniture. They bring in a team of designers while the husband of the owner sends her away on a trip for a little while and have the surprise for her coming back which is great. They show you all different kind of ways to spruce up your home with very little effort and money. Sometimes they even feature a whole house being done up! There are also garden shows in this style. A team comes to the home and re do the garden while the owners are away and it is arranged by a friend, these shows are getting extremely common but there is such a good market for them!

Home improvement TV shows are very common and popular with young and old viewers. They often give up hand helpful and handy tips, advice and insight on what is needed to create that stunning home we have always wanted with minimal costs and effort. These shows are a massive hit all over the world because they are so easy to understand and use for information, what more could we ask for!

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Pure Acetone for Acrylics vs. Pure Acetone for DIY purpose? Same stuff? Not the same?
I do my own acrylic nails and stuff (and toenail nail art with acrylic resin glues), and I need to find something to remove them more efficiently – especially something to remove nailpolish with glitter embedded in it.

Usually I use the "pure" acetone from NSI, however, someone told me that it's actually the same stuff you can buy in big 1ltr cans from DIY and home improvement stores (just bottled instead and with a higher price tag) – just wondering if it is, or is there any particular difference. Perhaps a nail tech can answer for me.

I know it's dangerous stuff (I wear a mask when I use mine), but the nail designs I do on my natural nails never come off with the nail-polish removers from stores – they're not as strong.

Advice?
According to my bottle from NSI it just lists "100% pure acetone" as the ingredients. As for the other stuff, they say 98.5% which would be close enough I guess?

I have tried soaking the nails and holding the wipe down soaked with the stuff before wiping but it can still be pretty tricky getting it off. It's just also quicker with pure acetone than generic crappy stuff from the store.

Physically and Financially Survive DIY Home Renovation, Home Depot Discount Coupons Notwithstanding

SuCasa — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:36:29 +0000

Lest you think that home renovation will be as easy as pie, or at least easier than home building, it is actually harder than it looks. The costs can be staggering, both financially and physically. However, there is hope for you yet.

Secure a Loan

You might have savings for home renovation. However, with the rising costs of home renovation, you might just fall short of your budget. No matter what you do, never fall into the trap that your cache of Home Depot discount coupons could save a lot of money; it will not because little parts have a way of becoming big expenses.

You can always opt to secure a loan, just in case. It might be small but it can tide you over until the finishing touches are in place; you do not want to be saddled with half of anything in home renovation. Besides, your house will be easier to resell with the improvements, which will help you recoup your loan.

Brush Up On Your Fitness

If you think that your efforts to get those Home Depot discount coupons were physically challenging, then you have another think coming. Do-it-yourself home renovation demands physical fitness – running to stores, climbing up ladders, sawing wood, hammering nails, and yelling your voice out because you nearly sawed your arms and hammered your fingernails. Remember the movie “Evan Almighty”? Picture yourself as the main character and you get the drift.

Be Very Creative with Living Arrangements

Again, if you thought that securing Home Depot discount coupons was a stroke of genius on your part, think again. Do-it-yourself home renovation requires more creative genius in trying to make comfortable living arrangements amidst ongoing repairs.

You need to plan ahead. Start thinking about using just one bathroom for the whole family – who goes first, how much time, and why go in. Begin preparing meals with just the toaster and the coffeemaker. Commence memorization of the numbers of take-out places, while you cringe at the nutrients lost and the junk food imbibed. Get a subscription to the massage clinic when you start sleeping on the floor and on the couch. Now if only those Home Depot discount coupons could be accepted at the restaurant and massage clinic.

If you survive the temporary loss of creature comforts, then you are a genius indeed. Just make sure that you can survive with your good mood intact along with your fingers.

Learn to Count

Not count just how many coupons have been deducted from your stack of Home Depot discount coupons, obviously. Learn to count so that you will not yell at anybody and throw things at anything because nothing seems to be going your way. How about counting to 10, closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and telling yourself “I can do it”?

Also, remember that even if you are an experienced carpenter, you will go through the phase where you have to hammer once and measure twice. How about counting with a calculator just to be sure you have it all down to scale?

So you see, with a budget aided in no small part by Home Depot discount coupons, plenty of exercise, a little imagination and sacrifice, and a lot of patience, you can make your home more beautiful than ever. Just smile even when your hammer hit your thumb and you will be okay!

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diy tile repair in shower advice?
I have a tile tub surround, and the corner of it has a problem. The drywall tape has pulled away in the corner above the surround, and the surround itself has a crack in the corner. The home is new, only around 5 years. I am concerned that water is getting in the crack. How do I fix the corner crack in both the drywall and tub surround? The crack is not a crack in a tile, but rather it is a vertical crack making everything separate right in the corner. Do I need to remove tile, or should I try to regrout? Should I remove all the old grout from the corner? How do I fix the corner of the drywall? Thanks for any suggestion, I am pretty okay with doing things around the house, and if I can do it without hiring a specialist I would like to try,

Home Repair

SuCasa — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:35:42 +0000

Home Repair is your turnkey solution for all of your home repair, remodel, home additions, handyman needs and emergency services. If you’re in the dark about home repair or renovations, here’s your chance to learn more.

Making home repairs means having the right tools and materials on hand so you can get right at the job and on with your life. It’s a good idea to inspect your home regularly and replace or repair parts and materials that wear out with use and time. Repair is not necessarily the same as home improvement, although many improvements can result from repairs or maintenance.

Repairs often mean simple replacement of worn or used components intended to be periodically renewed by a homeowner, such as burnt out light bulbs, worn out batteries, or overfilled vacuum cleaner bags. Home repair involves the diagnosis and resolution of problems in a home, and is related to home maintenance to avoid such problems. Perhaps the most perplexing repairs facing a homeowner are broken or damaged things.

In today’s era of built-in obsolescence for many products, it is often more convenient to replace something rather than attempt to repair it. Some things, such as broken windows, appliances or furniture can be carried to a repair shop, but there are many repairs that can be performed easily enough, such as patching holes in plaster and drywall, cleaning stains, repairing cracked windows and their screens, or replacing a broken electrical switch or outlet. Other repairs may have some urgency, such as a broken water pipes, broken doors, latches or windows, or a leaky roof or water tank, and this factor can certainly justify calling for professional help. A home handyman may become adept at dealing with such immediate repairs, to avoid further damage or loss, until a professional can be summoned.

These are the typical kinds of repairs that can be done by you

- Interior and exterior painting

-Minor electrical repair and replacement Window and door repair

-Minor plumbing repair and replacement

- Screen replacement for windows and doors

- Gutter and walkway repair

- Installations of grab bars, railings and other accessibility devices to assist the elderly and disabled.

Minor repairs include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, disabled access, furnace service, storm doors, window repairs, roof repairs, smoke detectors and other smaller work items. By doing regular maintenance and taking care of small repairs right away, you’ll avoid more costly repairs down the road. You will soon realize that maintenance, repair and renovations are a normal part of homeownership. Perhaps there are things that require repair, such as the plumbing or the windows. And remember that since different components of your home work together and affect each other, minor repairs can quickly become major ones if they are not immediately taken care of.

You will probably be able to do many of the repairs yourself. Don’t forget to keep records of any repairs and improvements you make. Besides doing regular maintenance and repairing your home, you will also want to consider renovating or making improvements. By visiting the World Wide Web, homeowners can find assistance on performing all types of household repairs and improvements. Whether you bought a “fixer upper” or your home needs a few minor repairs to restore it to like-new condition, it’ll help to know how to handle these common home repairs.

Tools

Making home repairs means having the right tools and materials on hand so you can get right at the job and on with your life. Knowing about the basic home repair tools will help you in the long run. The aspiring do-it-yourselfer has a wide range of home repair tools from which to choose. The smartest rule about buying home repair tools is to buy good quality. High-quality tools are not only safer to use, but most will last a lifetime with proper care. Cheap tools can break and cause accidents.

You can expect to pay an average of 25 percent more for high-quality equipment, but cheap home repair tools are no bargain — you get what you pay for, so you may have to replace them more often. Besides, the money you save on your very first do-it-yourself repair may pay for the tools you needed. And, after that, the tools are yours to keep.

Conclusion

Stop second-guessing yourself if you are new to the home improvement world. This is a valuable source for the do-it-yourself homeowner. Doing your own household repairs can certainly save you money, but it can really be personally rewarding as well.

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My Maytag washer washes and rinses, and when it gets to spin stage, it drains but doesnt spin. Can we fix it?
My husband checked the belt and it is completely fine. There's no odd noises, and it will pump out the water on the spin cycle. It's just like it can't turn, leaving our clothes sopping wet in the bottom of the tub.

Is there a DIY home repair my husband could manage?
It's new (less than 3 years) but we no longer have a warranty on it.

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