Making The Most Of Sweat Equity

Sweat equity is using your labor to make home improvements that increase the value of your home.

What has changed?

The do-it-yourself home renovation market has expanded dramatically over the past 20 years. Manufactures are now producing products aimed directly at the home handy person rather than professional trades people and contractors. These manufacturers are supported by an array of building material retailers that are catering to the do-it-yourself individual. Equipment and tool rental facilities have expanded their offerings, locations, and advertising to attract the do-it-yourself market place.

Packaging of building materials is now designed for point of sale purchase. Products are now packaged in sizes and weights that allow an individual to load the product in their personal vehicle. Packaging is now colorful, to attract the prospective buyer and includes detailed instructions on the proper use of the product. Click to continue....

Recent Articles

Picking Out the Perfect Floor

Submitted by Chris on Sat, 2008-03-08 08:59. | Read more...
Flooring can really add the look that you want in your home, but it may difficult to choose. So is carpet best or laminate? You must know what you want out of your flooring to get the most out of your floor.

It's all in the Paint!

Submitted by Chris on Thu, 2007-11-08 23:32. | Read more...
Painting for some people is a dreaded but necessary task. Others love the creativity that painting provides them and they don’t mind getting a little messy while they do it. Painting should provide you with the opportunity to take your ideas and then put them on your walls. You have many options to choose from in colors and painting styles and you will want to be certain that your ideas will flow throughout your home.

Renovating Your Exterior? Don’t Forget the Landscaping!

Submitted by Bill on Mon, 2007-06-04 19:40. | Read more...
Landscaping can be one of the most profitable renovations you make on you home. Having a great first impression is extremely important when packaging a home for resale. It is the first and last thing that perspective buyers will see when they view your property. Make sure it gives the right impression!

More Than a Deck

Submitted by Bill on Mon, 2007-04-16 12:31. | Read more...

A Deck can extend your indoor living space outdoors! Carefully plan you deck to maximize its potential.

Decks are more then just a place to put your Barbeque. A properly designed deck will be an extension of your indoor style.

Selecting Material for your deck surface

Submitted by Bill on Thu, 2007-04-05 15:21. | Read more...
The biggest debate that I have had with my wife in the last year was over the material we would use for our deck. Whether to use pressure treated lumber, cedar or regular softwood like the material we are replacing.