Tag Archives: Basement Finishing

Painting Can Polish a Sale

Posted on April 30, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

A good paint job can turn an otherwise drab, dark looking home into a bright, and airy mansion that would be the envy of the neighborhood. Even the most aged and dreary homes can be given a new lease on … Continue reading →

Neutral Color Palettes for your Home

Posted on March 28, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Whites, grays, creams, beige and brown are all timeless neutral colors used extensively as home paints. Over the years, these neutral colors have evolved and their modern avatars include olive green, jade, lilac, cool silver, organic grays, soft yellows and … Continue reading →

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Home Decorating on a Budget

Posted on March 5, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

As the seasons change, many times your local thrift and consignment stores will have a change in inventory. These can be great resources for decorating supplies, furnishings, accessories, paint, wallpaper, and fabrics. But before you go shopping, make a plan … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather Concreting

Posted on February 1, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

When it’s cold outside, placing, finishing and curing concrete calls for extra care. In cold weather, concrete sets up more slowly. Worst of all, there’s a risk that the fresh concrete will freeze—and if it does, the damage done by … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Making Your Basement More Than Just Leftover Space

Posted on May 9, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

The February, 2011 edition of Qualified Remodeler offers a variety of insightful tips for making better use of your basement’s space: Basements often are just leftover space. Builders don’t usually think about the most efficient way to use that space, putting the … Continue reading →

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