Category Archives: Basement

Value-Added Remodeling Projects

Posted on January 20, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Before you undertake a home remodeling project, there are a few things to consider. How long do you plan to remain in your home?  How will your remodeling project affect the resale value if you plan to move within the … Continue reading →

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Practical Remodeling Ideas

Posted on January 9, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

With the real estate market still sluggish, homeowners have been forced to think about remodeling to increase the value of their home.  Property upgrades and renovations are some of the best ways to attract qualified buyers, and many can be … Continue reading →

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Improving–and water-proofing–Your Basement

Posted on December 29, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

If you’ve been giving some thought to updating or remodeling your basement—particularly as an area that will see more frequent use as, say, a playroom, den or entertainment area, you’ll want to take some precautions before beginning, once in particular: … Continue reading →

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8 Tips to Help Organize your Home

Posted on December 23, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Here are 8 very useful tips on organizing your home. Taking that first step is the most important part of organizing your home. So now let’s get started on step one. This is critical because you can’t get to where … Continue reading →

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How to Bring Some Daylight Into Your Basement

Posted on November 23, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Even if your house sits quite a bit lower in the ground with barely any basement wall exposed, it is still possible to install a light-bringing window by re-grading the soil along the basement wall on the side of the … Continue reading →

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Using Mirrors to Decorate Your Home

Posted on November 2, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Putting mirrors in your house can do wonders, especially if you have limited space, or you just want to decorate your home. Why mirrors? Because mirrors enhance light and reflection, they could help improve what your house looks like. Mirrors … Continue reading →

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Choosing Home Furniture for All Types of Rooms

Posted on October 19, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

The furniture in our house makes up a lot of our home’s entire look. The pieces we choose set the tone of the room and indicate what activities are done in that specific area of the house. For example, you … Continue reading →

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How To Safely Deal With Asbestos In Your Home

Posted on October 18, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

by Joe Cline Worried about asbestos that may be in your home? Asbestos fiber exposure has a lot of associated health risks, so it is always important that a homeowner who thinks a material may contain asbestos proceed with as … Continue reading →

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Giving Your Basement the Illusion of Space

Posted on September 23, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Unlike other areas of your home, you can’t simply expand the size of your basement; you’re pretty much locked into what’s already there. But there are ways to create the sensation of having a more airy and inviting basement, rather … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Redecorating Steps To Avoid

Posted on September 20, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Whether you’re ready to redesign your entire home or just intend to redecorate a single room, make sure you have a master plan. Here are five common decorating errors that are easy to make. 1. Poor Furniture Placement. A bad … Continue reading →

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