Ideally, when you refinance a home, you save money. This can happen in one of a few ways, but if you can’t find a way to save on the refinanced mortgage, you should keep the existing loan you’ve got. The most common reasons to refinance include obtaining a better interest rate or financing a renovation …
Deciding which paint to use when you paint the walls inside your home can be overwhelming with the number of colors, finishes, and brands to choose from. If the can of paint you settle on has the label “exterior paint” rather than “interior paint”, can you still use exterior paint inside? As a general rule, …
When it comes to taking on a big home improvement project around the house, like painting, knowing the most common paint can sizes is the first step to determining how much paint you need. The size of the can and how much paint it holds can impact the cost and how much you need to …
When deciding what paint to choose for the rooms in your home or your home as a whole, you deserve to know the color you chose is the one that will be seen after it dries. One of the frequently asked questions in regards to paint is “Does paint dry darker or lighter?” and, lucky …
It is often challenging to find just the right gift for someone. I seem to have a lot of people on my gift list that are difficult when it comes to giving them gifts. I am always looking for something unique and thoughtful for those that challenge me. These are some of the best online …
Nobody ever thinks about screws until they need one. But, with the many different types of screws available, choosing the right one can be downright overwhelming. Do you need a wood screw or machine screw? Is a bolt the same thing as a screw? If you are a homeowner working on a DIY or simple …
Keys are a part of our daily life and almost everyone uses at least one key every single day – probably multiple times! So, how is it that we can still know so little about the different types of keys, the locks they fit into, and how they work? From common to rare, modern to …
We all use door locks to keep us and our valuables safe. When you think of a door lock, you almost immediately think of your house, but you can have a door lock on an office, store, locker, or just about anything that closes and contains items within it. There are various types of locks …
Natural stones are used in a wide range of ways when it comes to homes because of their durability and aesthetics. There are several main types of stones that contractors and designers use when building or renovating a home, and each one is more suitable for certain purposes than other ones. Engineered stones are also …
The humble hammer. What would we do without it? What started as just a stick attached to a stone has turned into a multi-functional tool. In fact, almost every home in the United States has at least one hammer used for home improvement tasks. Despite its basic appearance, the hammer is a highly versatile tool. …
Finding an ant infestation on my carpet is the most certain way to throw my entire life upside down. It’s upsetting to know that hundreds of foraging ants find my carpet to be their comfortable space to start their ant colonies. This is one of those inconvenient moments that can also require getting a pest …
Electricity is a necessity for your house to run, but many people do not know how it works. However, you may have heard the terms AC and DC without really knowing what they mean. Keep on reading to find out what type powers your house. As a general rule, the outlets in your house are …
Chains have been around for decades. People have chosen to wear them for various reasons over the years. Chains are also used for ship anchors to keep them in place. They can be symbolic, indicating an unbreakable bond. Chains can be used as an elegant reminder of a special moment or person. They can also …
Whenever you picture a shovel in your head, it probably has a long handle attached to a square or pointed surface. That may be where you stop. You might not think about all of the different types of shovels and their different uses. You probably have a few different shovels in your garage but do …
The axe has been around for an incredibly long time. So long, in fact, it is considered an ancient tool. It has a rich history that includes hunting, felling trees, and acting as a weapon. The axe is still used today. There are even modern carpenter’s axes. The axe construction is fairly simple. In its most …
Renowned for being one of the most durable and strongest construction materials available, concrete needs to dry gradually to reach its peak strength. However, dry concrete is somewhat of a misnomer because concrete doesn’t actually “dry” in the traditional sense as water never completely evaporates from it. The terms drying and curing are often used …
When you head to the home improvement store to pick up a gallon of paint, have you ever wondered just how much that gallon weighs? There are many different types of paint with varying densities. The density of the paint will determine its weight. Most common types of paint will weigh between 6-12 pounds a …
If you have stainless steel jewelry then you’ve probably noticed that with time they’ve lost some of their original shine which drew you to them in the first place. Or maybe you’ve noticed that it is turning into a weird shade of green or black. Don’t fret because there is no need to throw your …
When a blown transformer causes a power outage, the first question everyone wants an answer to is how long it will take before electricity is back up and running. Our guide will get you out of the dark and walk you through how long it takes to fix a transformer, the source of electricity …
One of the worst experiences is getting ready to take a hot shower, only to turn the shower handle on and be splashed in the face with freezing cold water. While this experience could just be a sign of a circuit breaker tripping, if your water heater is also making strange noises and leaking or …