home improvement: Soundproofing for Sanity
- 10/10/14 03:18 AM
It’s Wednesday night and you put your feet up and just want to relax. You are the most relaxed you’ve been in decades and then you hear it: the sound of a teenage musician trying to strangle the airwaves with his guitar or maybe it’s the sounds of industry emanating from the garage or work room. Now, before you put on your own production of A Cask of Amontillado, let’s look at your alternatives for soundproofing your way to sanity!
Extra Drywall One of most effective options is adding an extra layer of drywall. The second layer muffles the sound … (2 comments)
home improvement: The Forgotten Room
- 09/16/14 02:06 AM
For many years, kitchens and bathrooms have been the most popular rooms to remodel in your home. While these rooms have a tremendous impact on the resale value of your home, recent trends show see a new room popping up. Can you guess what it is? The Laundry Room Homeowners are just now beginning to understand the importance of a good laundry room. For an average size household, someone can spend quite a bit of time doing your laundry every week, but the real kicker is the dread you feel knowing how tedious the chore can be. A well-designed laundry room can … (0 comments)
home improvement: Ideas for Organizing Your Home!
- 08/22/14 03:07 AM
Organization is the key to a clean home! Let's take a look at some of the more clever and non-traditional organization techniques! Mark or Label Everything! It's not really clever or non-traditional but one of the most basic organizing principles is one of the most important. Marking and Labeling. This doesn't mean you need to go buy a label maker and go crazy! You can use colors, pictures, in addition to or in conjunction with labels. Magazine Rack to Store Pot Lids Pot and Pan lids are the scourge of many organizing amateurs. By using a magazine rack on … (3 comments)
home improvement: Is It Time to Replace Your Windows?
- 08/21/14 02:21 AM
Believe it or not, a common question we get from sellers and buyers is whether or not they should replace windows or ask to have windows replaced. How do you know if replacing windows is a good idea? When you sit next to your windows is the air around them noticeably cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer? If you place your hand on the interior glass, is the glass cold in the winter and warm in the summer? Turn off the lights and slowly move a candle around the perimeter of the window. Is the flame dancing? … (4 comments)
home improvement: Fixing Water Damaged Floors
- 08/18/14 01:28 AM
We find over and over that people tend to put off home repairs until right before they put their home for sale on the market. One of the most common repairs is due to water damage. Here are some helpful tips if you floor has been damaged by water. Vinyl Tiles Linoleum or vinyl tiles are some of the least expensive flooring solutions available and because they are among the easiest types of flooring to clean and maintain, they are commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens. However, being used in wet locations such as these also increases the risk of the … (2 comments)
home improvement: Conquering Common Home Buyer Fears
- 08/13/14 02:40 AM
I get a few people who contact me from time to time questioning whether or not they should get a house. Their questioning is usually based on the unknown, or fear that they aren’t the right kind of person to buy a home, or that perhaps the market still isn’t stable enough to buy now. Everybody is the right kind of person; it just takes some fine-tuning to really determine what’s really right for the buyer. Here are some of the most common buyer fears that I hear most frequently. Do I have enough money to buy a home? Before … (0 comments)
home improvement: When is the Last Time You Checked Your Water Heater?
- 08/05/14 02:15 AM
Last week our water heater wasn't putting out as much hot water as it used to. Have you ever had that problem? We contacted our plumber to come out and look at it, and he suggested we drain and flush the tank. Sure enough, this regular maintenance trick solved the problem and we learned our lesson. Here's what he shared with us. Drain and Flush Water Heater Tank It's recommended you drain and flush your tank at least once a year. This helps remove debris and sediment from the tank. Most water heaters have a plastic drain valve located at … (0 comments)
home improvement: Scratches Everywhere! Fixing Your Wooden Floor
- 03/12/13 01:56 AM
It’s inevitable. The second you finish installing your brand new wood floor you walk in to survey the product of your genius. Right behind you, barreling through the door, is the dog slipping and sliding and then come the kids on their skateboards. To get your wooden floor refinished professionally will cost around $1 to $4 per square foot. You could do-it-yourself for much less! We’ve compiled, just for you, some inexpensive and easy ways to remove wood scratches and even repair deep gouges! Let Out Your Inner Child An easy way to hide minor scratches is to rub crayons and … (0 comments)
home improvement: Don't Let Your Garden Hibernate for the Winter
- 09/11/12 02:14 AM
Summer is at an end, but that doesn't mean your vegetable garden has to go into hibernation. Gardens with the right vegetables can produce throughout the fall and, possibly, well into winter. Let's look at how to keep your garden lively and productive long after you thought possible. Prepare the Soil Before we start planting, turn and loosen the soil down about six inches and then remove all the weeds. If you haven't been fertilizing, add good amount of compost or sprinkle one to two pounds of all-purpose fertilizer to each 100 sq. ft. of growing area. You may want to check the … (2 comments)
home improvement: Fly your flag for Independence Day
- 07/03/12 01:13 AM
There is no better time to fly your flag than on Independence Day. After asking your local zoning officials about any restrictions in your area, fly your flag proudly! But what kind of pole should you use? What kinds of accessories are there? Your choices here are pretty overwhelming, so we have narrowed it down to a few choices for you to consider. (Image Credit: Ziptrivia) Basic set-up - Lowe's offers a great starter set. It includes a 3'x5' poly/cotton flag, a 6' white powder coated maintenance-free steel pole, 5" gold eagle ornament, and a 3/4" mounting bracket with screws for … (3 comments)
home improvement: 5 Kitchen Improvement Ideas
- 06/26/12 06:55 AM
The Kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. Is your kitchen missing that certain something? Here are five creative and interesting upgrades you should consider when renovating your kitchen. Flexible Faucet (Image Credit: Kohler) - With five pivot points the Kohler Karbon faucet can put water precisely where you need it to be and will maintain that position until you move it. It can be traditionally deck mounted or it can be wall-mounted as well. Whichever way you decide to mount the faucet it can be raised up 18 inches. This comes in handy for that one … (0 comments)
home improvement: Tips to Renovate Your Home
- 10/13/11 02:45 AM
No matter what type of renovation you are undertaking in your Las Cruces home, there are several ways that you can make the job a little easier to manage. 1. Plan Ahead Do your planning well in advance of when you actually want the renovation to be done. Then schedule the renovation to take place once all the materials have been purchased and have arrived and your personal schedule will allow for it whether you are doing the work yourself or not. Materials can have lead times of up to 12 weeks and contractors may have other jobs lined up; … (2 comments)
home improvement: Brighten Your Mood With New Lighting
- 09/23/11 05:45 AM
There are so many different types of lighting to choose for your Las Cruces home these days, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Probably the most important thing to do when choosing new light fixtures is to determine what you are going to use the lighting for. Is this lighting you are going to read or work under? Are you looking for a spotlight for a piece of art or the perfect task light for your kitchen?
Knowing what you want to use the light for will make it much easier to decide what kind of light you need. Ceiling lights … (0 comments)
home improvement: Turning Your Closet Doors into Something Special
- 09/07/11 02:50 AM
Closet doors don't have to be bland or blah. You can make every closet door a work of art. Closets are necessary in every home, but in addition to being functional they can also be beautiful, relaxing, and stylish. Here are few of our favorite ideas that we've seen in Las Cruces homes: Classic bifold closet doors with a venetian blind design are popular, but if you'd prefer something more distinctive you can easily change or modify your closet doors to match your style. Mirrored closet doors make a small room seem spacious and grand, and they make it brighter by … (2 comments)
Summer brings certain things to mind: BBQ’s, festivals, parades, camping, fishing, swimming – any way to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful weather summer offers across the country. However, summer in Las Cruces means hot weather, which can run up your energy bill. To keep sky-rocketing energy costs from ruining your fun summer plans, follow these easy guidelines below to keep your energy costs down, and your spirits up!
10 Quick & Easy Energy-Saving Summer Tips 1. Limit fan use to only when you are in the room with them. … (2 comments)
home improvement: Don't Forget About Your Roof
- 07/27/11 07:56 AM
When we think of home repairs and remodeling, we don't usually remember the roof. But if your roof's in bad shape, nothing else matters. The value of your home is severely influenced by a roof that needs fixing.
What You Can't See Can Hurt Your Roof The problem with roofs is that it's not easy to know when it's time to repair or replace it. By the time you do know, it's usually too late, and you're stuck with big problems. I have encountered a few instances while helping clients sell their home where the faulty roofs created some unwanted troubles. … (0 comments)
home improvement: Cleaning & Caring for Your Home's Exterior
- 07/13/11 05:15 AM
Cleaning and repairing your Las Cruces home’s siding once every year will pay off in the form of a long life and value for your home. With proper care and a little regular maintenance, your home’s exterior could be trouble-free for 50 years and more. I know an elderly man who has lived in his home for about 40 years and has had it cleaned every two or three years. The home still looks brand new and beautiful! Cleaning the exterior of your home removes dirt and mildew that may shorten the life of that exterior. A clean house protects your … (2 comments)
home improvement: Updating Your Kitchen on a Budget
- 04/13/11 02:23 AM
More often than not, the kitchen is more than a place to prep and enjoy meals. It also doubles as a home office, homework station, and family gathering spot. And everyone knows it's the prime hangout during social events. With all this traffic, it's no wonder it's one of the first places in the home where wear and tear really begins to show. How do you breathe new life into your kitchen? Despite what most people expect, making kitchen improvements doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars, or involve granite counter tops. Here are five ways to upgrade a tired kitchen without … (0 comments)
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It’s Wednesday night and you put your feet up and just want to relax. You are the most relaxed you’ve been in decades and then you hear it: the sound of a teenage musician trying to strangle the airwaves with his guitar or maybe it’s the sounds of industry emanating from the garage or work room. Now, before you put on your own production of A Cask of Amontillado, let’s look at your alternatives for soundproofing your way to sanity!
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