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5 Tips for Turning an Unfinished Basement Into a Rental Unit
If you want to take advantage of your unfinished basement and make some extra income from the space, turning it into a rental unit is the perfect project. Once you check with local laws and ordinances, you can get started on the remodel. Grab some porch posts for your new entrance and use these five tips to turn your basement into the hottest rental unit around.
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How to Get Your Home Insulated Before the Cold Weather Comes
Insulation is one of your home’s best defenses in the battle against the cold. And while winter isn’t here, summer is dying down, and it’s time to start strategizing. If you don’t keep your home properly insulated, you could face extra-cold nights. This is a project that DIYers everywhere can tackle on the weekend with rolls of batt insulation, Flex Paste, and weather strips. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Home Improvement Tips to Take Advantage of Smart Home Devices
Smart devices are some of the most useful additions you can make to your home. From thermostats to light switches, practically everything in your home can be turned into a smart device. And if you really want to take advantage of these upgrades, there are some projects you can do to make the most of smart devices. From shelf brackets for your speakers to a light setup, here is what you can do.
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5 Small Projects to Get Your Home Ready for Fall
With fall coming up, now is the perfect time to get your home ready. Whether it’s to prepare for the weather or just helping your family get in the fall mood, there are plenty of projects to do before the new season starts. From sealing air leaks with Flex Paste and insulation to trimming trees and hedges, here are five quick and easy projects to do before fall hits.
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Tools and Supplies Every DIYer Should Have On Hand
You never know when you’re going to need to replace your stair treads or fix a leaky shower head. Home repairs can pop up quickly, and if you’re going to do them yourself, you need to have the right supplies and tools. Even if you’re just doing a DIY home improvement project, you’ll be glad you have these on hand. Here are the basics that every aspiring DIY master should have.