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

DIY Home RepairGuest 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

Adding Backsplash to a Kitchen

back splashKitchen remodeling projects can be very expensive. However, making minor changes to a kitchen to spruce it up or change the look a bit can be done by adding backsplash to your kitchen. Backsplashes are enhanced designs on your walls between your counters and your cabinets and generally are designed using tiles. These can be intricate with a custom section of your design or simple with basic tiles used to enhance your kitchen. Whatever you choose, adding backsplash can definitely change the look of a room without the costs of a complete remodel. This is a project you can perform yourself with the proper tools and skill level. Patience will be required for this project. Or you can choose to hire a professional tile installation expert to help you install your backsplash. Whatever you choose we have a few tips to help get you ready for this project.  Read More

All the Things you need to Know about Cabinet Drawer Slides

Cabinets are great places for storage in your home and there are so many to choices when installing cabinets.  This infographic details the cabinet drawer slides you need to be aware of in order to understand your cabinet choices. Understanding the choices you have when selecting cabinets can make all the difference in functionality. Who would have thought that a simple drawer slide can actually have so many components. Each of these components makes a difference in how you use your drawers in your cabinet. These slides can affect your storage system and organization. Learn more with by viewing this infographic.

Keep reading to get the specifics on cabinet drawer slides now.  Read More

Adding Value to Your Home – Infographic

We have a lot of customers and readers asking us what provides value to your home. And yet, is also cost effective. Enhancing the curb appeal is something we talk of often. Specifically, focusing on enhancing your landscaping and also replacing a front door. However, cleaning your gutters, replacing your garage door and refreshing paint around your home can also increase your homes value. These are also fairly simple tasks and also cost effective tasks that can add value.

Value to Your Home

If you have the money to remodel some spaces, than enhancing a bathroom or kitchen can go a long way. But also converting an attic into living space can also add value to your home. Here is an appealing and easy on the eyes infographic to help you learn a few more valuable tips on what projects can be done to your home to increase its value. This infographic also shows how much return each project will provide if you choose to undertake the project. Read More