home remodeling: Home projects made to look easy
- 11/10/11 09:22 AM
The highlighted video above is from the Easy D-I-Y Projects section of the Better Homes and Gardens Video Library containing videos showing how to do very common projects around a home. This particular video explains how to repair a hole in a wall. Other videos in the Easy D-I-Y Projects section cover laying tile, installing a vanity, installing a ceiling fan and understanding your circuit breaker panel among other topics. Check out the full library at: http://www.bhgrealestate.com/Views/Video// This is the final part of a five part series highlighting a library of videos produced by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate … (0 comments)
home remodeling: "Take my word for it..."
- 11/07/11 10:57 AM
Protect yourself against contractor scams that threaten to stick you with shoddy workmanship or take your money and run. The vast majority of contractors are honest, hardworking professionals. Protecting yourself against the few bad apples requires checking references, having a solid contract, and being alert to the warning signs of these top five contractor scams. Scam 1: I’ll need the money up front This is the most common ruse reported to the Better Business Bureau. Your contractor explains that because he has to order materials and rent earthmoving equipment to get the job started, he needs, say, 30% to 50% of … (0 comments)
home remodeling: Does this color make me look fat?
- 11/03/11 09:07 AM
The highlighted video above is from the Power of Color section of the Better Homes and Gardens Video Library containing videos covering how to use color most effective throughout a home. This particular video covers the basics of color; why it's important, how color associations work and more. Other videos in the Power of Color section cover the use of color in specifics rooms. Check out the full library at: http://www.bhgrealestate.com/Views/Video// This is part four of a five part series highlighting a library of videos produced by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and available online for homeowners, home buyers … (0 comments)
home remodeling: Formal Dining in the Kitchen
- 10/20/11 11:40 AM
The highlighted video above is from the Makeover section of the Better Homes and Gardens Video Library containing videos covering cutting-edge home makeover topics. This particular video describes ideas for integrating kitchen and dining areas in homes without a formal dining space. Other videos in the Makeover section cover upholstery, wool carpeting, wood furniture trends and designing for a contemporary look among other topics. Check out the full library at: http://www.bhgrealestate.com/Views/Video// This is part two of a five part series highlighting a library of videos produced by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and available online for homeowners, home buyers … (0 comments)
home remodeling: Make Your Bathroom More Usable
- 10/13/11 12:55 PM
This is part one of a five part series highlighting a library of videos produced by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and available online for homeowners, home buyers and home sellers. The library covers a range of topics from home decorating/design trends, home makeovers, do-it-yourself projects, home staging and more.
The highlighted video above is from the Trends section of the library containing videos covering cutting-edge home design topics. This particular video describes ideas for making bathrooms more organized and useful. Other videos in the Trends section cover designing kitchens for aging homeowners, bath tubs and showers, cork and … (0 comments)
home remodeling: "I'm doing work for one of your neighbors..."
- 06/17/11 04:54 AM
A gentleman showed up on my home doorstep the other night offering me a discount if I signed up right then for his quarterly pest control service. He was "doing work for a neighbor" and offered me a discount for not having to "travel back and forth to the office." Any time someone shows up like that and is wanting to sell me something, I'm always a bit skeptical whether the sales pitch is legit or not. Am I being scammed, or no? A recent article on the CNN Money web site points out that home remodeling is a big business … (0 comments)
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