All About Home Improvement

Indeed, there’s no better feeling than being at home. Here, you can enjoy doing the things you love while being comfortable at your own pace and space. But, how can you enjoy ultimate comfort in your own abode when your home needs fixing and improvement?

DIY OR PRO?

If you would want to do some improvements in your home, the first thing you should consider is whether you can do the fixing all by yourself or you need the services of a professional home fixer.

If you are planning to do it on your own, there are actually many references you can use. Aside from magazines, websites are also available in the Internet that was designed for those who prefer to the task by themselves.

But, better make sure that you are indeed prepared to these tasks of home improvement because it is hard to keep everything hanging when you no longer have the drive to finish what you have started. Before trying on any big projects like remodeling any part of the house, changing wall papers, buying a new set of appliances, or renovation of windows, rooms, and even gardens, ask yourself first if you can dedicated a lot of time because these changes will require many of it.

For you to know if you are ready in doing drastic home improvements, try repairing small things or do modest installations. If you think you and your partner can handle bigger projects than these modest tasks, then you can start … Read More

Ask Danny | Ep. 15: Fire Safety Tips Straight From the Experts


October is National Fire Prevention Month, so this week, I’m chatting with Capt. Dwight Smith and Steven Millhouse with Mobile Fire-Rescue in Alabama about their top fire safety tips for homeowners.


Firefighters outside of a burning home
Once you’ve escaped a house fire, never go back inside to retrieve any items. (davelogan, Getty Images Signature)

Fire Safety Plan

How do you put together a fire safety plan?

Stephen: The first thing is to actually have a plan. Many don’t even consider it until an emergency happens. You want to have a plan in place especially if you have small children or elderly people living with you as well.

  • Know the sound of the smoke alarm.
  • Practice escaping the home safely.
  • Know your means of egress, whether it’s the nearest door or window if you have a multi-story home.
  • Let your children practice crawling. You can make it like a game to make it fun for them.
  • Have a safe meeting spot outside, whether it’s the mailbox, a big tree at the end of the driveway, or a neighbor’s house.
  • Get out and stay out. Don’t run back in for pets, photo albums or anything like that. Call 911 and let the professionals do their job.

Dwights: To expand on having children practice crawling, making it like a game also makes it a reality to them because it makes them familiar with what they need to do.

Direct them to feel on doors, and tell them if it feels hot, then they should go to the window.

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Home Improvement Plumbing Projects For Under $500

In many cases, people think that they can do a lot of projects around the house themselves, but they get nervous when it comes to home improvement plumbing. Plumbing projects can get expensive but, many times, that is because of the cost of labor. There are many simple plumbing projects that can be completed without a professional for less than $500.

One thing that someone can do to update their bathroom is change the faucets. The faucet itself can be found for less than one hundred dollars and, if someone is confident that they can install it on their own, that will be the extent of the expense. Replacing old faucets with new ones is a quick and easy way to change the entire look of a bathroom.

Another renovation that is equally simple is replacing the shower head. It is easy to find a new shower head for as little as twenty dollars and installing it only takes a few minutes. Not only will this make the shower look nicer, but it can greatly improve the water pressure, resulting in showers that leave everyone feeling cleaner and more relaxed. There is also the benefit of saving water, which will decrease both the water bill and the electric bill, as the hot water heater will not have to have to fill as often or as much after the family takes a shower.

While some plumbing projects are purely cosmetic, others are incredibly important. Having a hot water heater that is … Read More