How to Add Curb Appeal
August 12, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Outdoor Home, home projects
Guest post by Lou Manfredini
Hello all! Lou Manfredini here, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man.” I’m excited to share some easy tips on adding curb appeal to your home this summer. Keeping the outside of your home looking great has two purposes: you’re able to see a home you’re proud of every day and it increases your home’s overall value.
One of the most important things you’ll want to do is to keep your home’s exterior paint and caulking in tip-top shape. If you have a painted home and there are areas that could use some TLC, follow this advice:
Scrape off any loose …read more
Instructables Teach You How
June 3, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
Everybody knows something that somebody else can benefit from. Whether it’s a hack or skills that are used everyday, chances are someone will have a use for them. And those who are the experts need a place to show their knowledge, right?
Instructables.com is a site that brings this knowledge to those who need them. It’s the “world’s biggest show and tell”. Users put together their own tutorials on any subject, ranging from simple hacks that take a few minutes to more involved projects. Step-by-step instructions and photos are usually included in each. Categories cover the arts and crafts, food, …read more
