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Home DIY Made Less Scary
http://home2diy.blogspot.com
I recently purchased my first home. Having never been a homeowner before I have only a basic knowledge of home maintenance, so I intend for this blog to document what I learn as I go in order that it may help other soles in a similar situation or possibly motivate those who feel daunted by taking on home DIY projects.
- Added on: Oct 20th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: dara64
- Listed in: Home Improvement Construction
- Tags: DIY home improvement asbestos home maintenance fixer home
Recent Posts
Kitchen Cabinet Removal
One of the first things we need once moving in is functioning appliances. The kitchen came fitted with a range top and wall oven, and these appliances were original 1959 Gaffers and Sattler, so while they make an interesting antique they aren't in th...
Painting Results
Here are some results of the painting make over. It becomes clear how the white trim contrasts against the swiss coffee to give a fresh modern feel.Here is before:Here is after:I still haven't painted the closet doors because I may replace them. Note...
Heat Lamp Removal
When I first visited the house I looked around with my real estate agent. After a few minutes of looking around we could smell burning. We were getting increasingly worried when we realized that there was a heat lamp in the bathroom and one of us had...
Second Task - Painting
The house was owned by an older lady who passed away, hence a lot of cosmetic maintenance has not been done recently. The rooms don't appear to have been painted in many years. From what I can tell there are two layers of colors indicating it has bee...
First Problem - Asbestos Tiles
The house was built in the day when Asbestos was all the rage and every square inch of flooring in the house is tiles. This is what they look like:Before escrow closed I was able to get into the property and collect a sample of tile, which I sent off...
The sudden shock of owning a fixer home
I spent over 6 months looking for a house to buy. Entry level housing in my area is a hot market despite the recession. I was looking to get as much as I could with my money, no matter whether it was a run down dump or not. I made offers on a number ...
