Author Archives: Brandon
How to get 4 house siding estimates in 10 minutes
Editor’s Note (11.2.2011) – This special is currently not available. If and when the opportunity is available again, I’ll make the links live again. Sorry! Between work, kids, and tending to the house, most of us have forgotten what the … Continue reading
Where should I place my greenhouse?
This is one of those questions that pop up over and over again. Once the hammer starts swinging, it’s a pain and the arse to take back what’s already been done. Better to place your greenhouse properly the first time … Continue reading
Grants Available for Home Improvements
Did you know that there’s tons of grants available for home improvements? Neither did I… that is, not until recently. You see, I’ve been meaning to give this website – Cheap Home Improvement- an overhaul. Most of our readers are … Continue reading
What You Need to Know about Pergola Construction
Pergola construction isn’t rocket science. As long as you know how to use a level, can work a saw and usually drive nails (relatively) straight you’ll be able to build one. All you really need is quality pergola plans and/or … Continue reading
Choosing the Right Pergola Plans
Every pergola is like a fingerprint… giving you an easy way to express your individuality and differentiate your yard. But the Internet is chock full of plans, differing in building materials and overall design. Which one to choose? This article … Continue reading
How to build a pergola
It isn’t hard to learn how to build a pergola. But like most practical skills, you need solid instruction to do it right. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a structure that’s ugly, slanted, and unappealing. So, consider this article the … Continue reading
(Video) DIY Greenhouse Construction in 5 Minutes Flat
This is an inspirational video for anybody thinking about taking the DIY greenhouse building route. The entire clip runs about 5 minutes long. Granted, as far as construction-type videos go, this isn’t the most informational. It doesn’t go into any … Continue reading
November 2010 Home Depot Coupons and Rebates for Appliances
Hey Guys… This is a new section I’m going to be testing over the next couple of weeks. If you find this information useful, drop me a comment to let me know. FYI, I’ll be sourcing most of the coupons … Continue reading
Are There Home Improvement Grants?
By Kate Ross Most of these loans and grants are offered to those going through underprivileged situations. Thus, qualification will depend on the needs of the applicant rather than on credit or income variables. These loans and grants are awarded by … Continue reading
VA Home Improvement Loans
By Quin Linich Did you know that aside from buying or building a new home, veterans can actually use VA loans for home improvements? Everybody knows that updating a home can cost a lot of money but if you’re a veteran … Continue reading
Home Improvement Tips – Flooring Ideas
Okay…. So more times that not we throw money into improvements with the goal of boosting the market value. Sure, some of our alterations are purely to derive more enjoyment out of our property. But even then if we can … Continue reading
What to consider before remodeling your attic (and some killer attic remodeling ideas)
Remodeling the attic has one primary goal: to use the space that would otherwise be wasted to rolls of Christmas wrapping paper and boxes of dusty clothes. For the goal to make sense, you’ll need some head clearance in the … Continue reading
Basic attic remodeling and renovation principles
There’s no easier way to increase the living area of your home than by remodeling the attic. By getting rid of all the stuff you’ve been saving up there but will never use, and then following a few renovation principles, … Continue reading
Kitchen remodeling ideas nobody knows about (but needs to)
Kitchen remodel ideas are a prerequisite of any renovation you might have in mind. I mean, everybody and their mother know what the traditional kitchen is all about: hardwood cabinetry, linoleum flooring, maybe some marble countertops for good measure. Or … Continue reading
Kitchen remodeling ideas for every American and European
Remodeling is for those of us that realized moving right now isn’t an option. Which means, pretty much everybody that lives in the United States and most of Western Europe. Outside of the bathroom, the kitchen is the best room … Continue reading
8 Quick and Easy Bathroom Renovation Ideas
Renovating your bathroom doesn’t have to be difficult. Like most things in life, it can be hard it you want it to be… or it can be easy if you let it. There are tons of options out there, regardless … Continue reading