http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement Tips, Secrets, and News Surrounding Home Improvement Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:21:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever drive by a home and you can't find the house numbers? Have you seen homes where the house numbers seem to be such an after thought that they just don't "go" with the exterior "decor"? Ever seen house numbers that aren't installed neatly, so the numbers look strange or downright ugly? Don't ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2009/10/15/address-plaques-spice-up-your-homes-appearance/ Trim is what makes a house "pop" on the inside and outside of the property. Over the years, the trim, often white, becomes dingy, scuffed, dusty, or damaged and you lose that "je ne sais quoi" that once made your home so quaint and pretty. No problem - easy project - get ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2009/10/07/paint-that-house-trim/ What's better than the sound of the crackle of a fire, the warmth of the flames on your face and toes, the smell of burning wood? Not much, is there? Yes, fires are fun in the Summer time, but Spring, Fall and even Winter can prove to be enjoyable outside with a ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2009/09/14/outdoor-fire-pits-are-fabulous/ I've learned this by experience. "Why?", you say... Well, because you'll spend at least 4 times more time trying to pain those crevices. Your brush doesn't get into those nooks and crannies. What Should You Use to Paint Wicker? Go with spray paint all day long!!! This is the easiest way to completely cover ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2009/08/06/dont-paint-wicker-with-a-paint-brush/ Have you looked at the Oil Rubbed Bronze doorknobs and hardware at your Home Stores these days? How much do they run? Well, at Home Depot this week, I saw them for $18 for one door, non-locking. Want a cheaper fix? Whilst fixing up one of our rehab houses this week, we bought ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2008/07/15/the-oil-rubbed-bronze-trend-in-hardware/ At one of the properties we are working on flipping, we had a tub that was just NOT going to work. It was the garden tub in the master bathroom with jacuzzi jets. Photo left: Before There was no cleaning it, and we really didn't want to use up the budget ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2008/02/04/dont-replace-the-tub-glaze-it/ By Natasha Salve Home improvement has now become an important process for all homeowners, especially those who have budget, time and patience to improve the look and feel of their home. Home improvement has now also become an elaborate process, with many things concerned with home improvement being incorporated into the ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2007/12/27/getting-started-with-home-improvement-ideas-part-2/ By Mike Singh It's come time to make some improvements on your house and the prospect seems daunting. However, there is some light in the darkness, a home improvement tax deduction is available in the right instance. One of the first and most important things to know before trying to qualify for ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2007/09/03/why-should-i-apply-for-a-home-improvement-tax-deduction/ Home improvements are basically adding or renovating things in your home. Usually it is carried out by a professional tradesman or handy man but more often people are trying to go it alone to save themselves extortionate fees. When home owners do home improvements they are known as amateurs and ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2007/09/01/what-is-home-improvement/ Home improvement can be expensive at the best of times so finding somewhere that offers home improvement discounts is essential. Budgeting is also crucial in the quest for a newer and improved home! People are always striving for better and there is no reason why their home should be left behind. ... http://blognbutter.com/homeimprovement/2007/08/29/discount-home-improvement/