With the winter
season almost upon us, November is an excellent month of the year to inspect
the attic and if necessary make some minor improvements. A well-insulated and
ventilated attic can save you a lot of money and aggravation. The attic can
be a significant contributor to heat loss from your home if not properly
insulated. Also, if the attic is not properly ventilated your roof can become
susceptible to ice damning. Ice damning can lead to major damage inside the
home. [Read
more on preventing Ice Damns]
Over the past month
we have had many questions come in on a variety of topics. We responded to most
of them and published a number of responses to the HomeAdditionPlus.com website.
Also, if you have
been considering the do-it-yourself installation of a new bathroom or kitchen
faucet but not sure how to start, you will want to read our how-to article on [Installing
a New Faucet].
In addition, if you
have an old light switch that is either no longer working, or you would just
like to upgrade it, you may also want to read our how-to article on [How
to Install a Light Switch].
Finally, November
is a great month to begin the planning of remodeling a kitchen. Lead times on
kitchen cabinets can take 8-10 weeks on average so if you have been considering
the idea of a remodeled kitchen start the planning now so that the real work can
begin in January after the holidays. To learn more about planning a kitchen
remodeling job see our article on [Remodeling
your Kitchen].
As always, if you have any specific Home Improvement
questions or would like to see articles on certain subjects send me an email at
contact@homeadditionplus.com.
Also, if you have pictures of your home or latest home
improvement project that you want to share with the HomeAdditionPlus.com community [Click
Here] and we will create your own home’s webpage.
Again, good luck
with your home improvement projects and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday.
Late Fall is an excellent time of the year to inspect the attic and if
necessary make some minor improvements. A well-insulated and ventilated
attic can save you a lot of money and aggravation. The attic can be a
significant contributor to heat loss from your home if not properly
insulated. [Read
More]
HomeAdditionPlus.com Visitor Question:
Can Ceramic Tile be installed directly over Vinyl or
Linoleum covered concrete floors.
“I am thinking about laying tile
over linoleum that is adhered to concrete. The linoleum is very securely
adhered to the concrete. Would removing wax and then sanding/scoring the
linoleum prior to installation be adequate prep work in this situation?”[Read
More]
Installing a new faucet is a small enough project
that most Do it Yourself homeowners can tackle with a little plumbing
knowledge and some basic tools. You can install a new faucet in one to two
hours using a pair of large channel lock pliers and a crescent wrench. [Read
More]
Changing a light switch is a relatively straight
forward project to do, however when dealing with electricity safety needs to
be the top priority. You can change a light switch in less than an hour
using just a common screwdriver and a pair of Needle Nose Pliers.[Read
More]
Remodeling a
kitchen is one of the best investments a homeowner can make. For most
homeowners it is the most important room in the house. It is used for
cooking, eating, and gathering, and is typically a focal point in the home.
Consequently, though a great investment, a kitchen-remodeling project can be
very disruptive to the family. And the length of the disruption can take as
long as two or three weeks.[Read
More]
The
HomeAdditionPlus.com website continues to grow with many
more How To Tips and advice on home remodeling and repair for the
Do it Yourself Homeowner.
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