Spring and fall are great times to give your closet a re-look. It is time to review your clothes, shoes and accessories that you have in your closet and determine what you want to keep and what needs to go. Closet organization is always great practice. But maybe you are ready for a complete closet makeover and your are ready for a closet remodel. Read More
How to Finance a Home Remodel
Guest Blogger: Carter Wessman
Often times, when you buy a home, it’s not perfect. Fortunately, the magic of remodeling allows you to craft your current residence or a prospective property into your dream home. However, unless you’re flush with cash, you won’t be able to pay for your renovation project out of pocket. When faced with this dilemma, there are several ways for you to go about getting the funds. Read More
5 Essential Tools for Home Improvement
Guest Blogger: Kevin Morse
Do you fancy yourself a home improvement aficionado? A DIY diva? A fixer upper? If you consider yourself any of these things, there are few tools that you may already have in your arsenal. If you do not already have them, it’s time for you to take a trip to Franklin Building Supply for help. Owning these tools will make it easier for you to do your next home improvement project. Everything from cutting your own trim to painting your walls will be much easier with the five essential tools for home improvement. Read More
Home Improvement – DIY vs Calling Professional Contractors
Guest Blogger: Philip Piletic
Handy homeowners take pride in maintaining their house in excellent condition and upgrading its appearance. However, some home improvement work is best left to a professional with the skills, tools and certification required to do the job safely and effectively. Read More
Home Remodel Project: Garage Upgrade
Winter is a great time of year to start thinking about a garage upgrade. This home remodel project can consist of organizing your existing garage area, adding some shelving to create more efficient storage or adding cabinets and updating floors. Adding overhead shelving to manage your storage needs is another option for a garage upgrade. In this home remodel project example, we will focus on a complete upgrade. The insides of many garages have unfinished walls with exposed wood framing. The first step of this project is to add drywall overlays to create functioning walls that can support shelving and cabinets. While adding walls, you can add insulation to make your garage a bit warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
