Brick walls have a reputation for being extraordinarily difficult to paint properly. The reason being that bricks are porous and therefore have a habit of soaking up paint like a sponge. Which is precisely why this is a job most people tend to avoid when …

When looking to paint particularly extensive home exteriors, two tools immediately come to mind. Those being the increasingly popular paint sprayer and the classic paint roller. In fact, the only approach you probably won’t consider at all is that of the traditional brush. For a …

As anybody who’s ever gone about the job will know, selecting the perfect paint for a property’s exterior isn’t exactly easy. Selecting the ideal color is difficult enough, but then there is also the question of flat and satin finishes. You know that your home’s …

Depending on the way you go about the job, painting the exterior of your home can be anything from a real joy to an unmitigated nightmare. On which side of the scale it lands…well, most of it comes down to you and the decisions/actions you …

When it comes to the replacement of rotten wood around the home, there are basically two ways you can go. One of these is to tackle the job yourself, the other is to call in the professionals. Of course, the obvious benefit of the DIY …

There’s usually at least one individual in every household who isn’t afraid of rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty. Whether it’s everyday repairs around the house, a new coat of paint in the bedrooms or the odd DIY project in the garden, …

Given the fact that most of us don’t walk around with our eyes trained downwards, it’s hardly surprising floors don’t get too much attention. Nevertheless – and for reasons that are blindingly obvious – to call floors around the home important would be something of …

For millions of homeowners, the idea of completely revamping and refreshing the kitchen is appealing to say the least. Especially in instances where the kitchen in its current form hasn’t changed for quite some time. Nevertheless, given the way in which new kitchens tend to …

All across the United States, millions of homes are finished with decorative vinyl or aluminum siding. Along with being absolutely gorgeous to look at, one of the biggest benefits of using these alternative substrates is that they are considerably more durable and longer lasting than …

Look after your outdoor decking and it will look after you in a multitude of ways. Not only does decking provide a family with an outstanding exterior living space, but it can also increase the overall value of your property significantly. Indeed, a home can …