If you know more about home improvement, you can save yourself a lot of money by nipping problems in the bud, before they turn into headaches. This article can help you decide which things can be handled by you and which ones are best left to professionals. When in doubt, the smart thing to do is call a professional.
You should never allow a contractor to begin work on your project without a signed contract. You may also want to have the contract looked at by a lawyer. Every detail, timelines, specific charges and guarantees should be included and easy to understand.
You can revive your walls by using paint and spackle to cover up holes. Go to your local home improvement store to purchase the spackle. Assuming the holes aren’t terribly large, it shouldn’t take much spackle. The smallest of holes (like those left by push-pins) will require such a tiny dab of spackle that the ideal applicator is a bobby pin. Use a rigid flat surface like the edge of a credit card to wipe off the excess spackle after it dries. Top with paint. Now you have no holes in the wall.
Don’t select a busy upholstery pattern when you’re buying new furniture. If you choose a love seat with an elaborate floral print pattern, you just decided on your home decor in advance. If you stick to solid, neutral colors in upholstery, (e.g. beige, brown, green, or black) you’ll have plenty of flexibility when you start to accessorize. If you feel a need to add some extra color, just include colorful pillows or a funky new throw to spice things up a bit.
Hot glue your hardware to their respective storage containers. No matter how organized your shop is, it always seems the one item of equipment or hardware you seek is nowhere to be found. Written labels all tend to merge together when you are searching container after container for parts.
As stated in the beginning of the article, you should always know your limits when it comes to home improvements and repairs. Following the advice you’ve just read can keep you from wasting your valuable time, money and effort. Remember, it is wiser to know when to ask for assistance than end up with a disastrous project.
