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Help Build Your Arsenal Here For Home Improvement Projects
Many people shy away from learning home improvement skills because they fear the topic is boring.
However, there is little else as empowering as working with your own two hands. This topic is
fascinating and useful. To prove this point, this article will outline a few simple tips to beef up your
knowledge of home improvement.
Consider adding an extra bathroom to boost the value of your home. Even if you do not plan on using
it except when you have a guest over, the expenses linked to an additional bathroom are definitely
worth it. If you have a house with two levels, build the bathrooms on top of one another to save on
plumbing.
If you are considering hanging wallpaper in your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen, opt for wet-look
vinyl. This type of wallpaper is able to withstand sprinkles, splashes, and splatters and is also ideal for
use in homes in even the most humid climate. Be sure to clean and smooth the wall surface before
hanging vinyl, however, as any imperfections may show through.
Roofing
Suppose you are planning to replace your roof and are considering using either shingles or metal
roofing. Which is best? You need to take into account the pitch of the roof. Either material will work on
a steep pitch, but for a low pitch roof you should use metal roofing. Shingles will always leak.
Make sure to have your home inspected before starting any major renovations. Checking for roofing
issues, termites, electrical issues and plumbing beforehand can save you a lot of trouble down the
road. Finding issues like these when you are halfway through a renovation process can be a
nightmare on your budget.
Metal roofing can be made of many different types of metals. Some of the choices you have when
deciding are steel, zinc, copper, stainless steel, and alumninum. All of these have their pros and cons
and you should look into each one of them to make an informed decision.
Gutters
If you have decided to do your own repainting of your home's exterior, remember to paint surfaces
from the top down. Begin first with the gutters. The fascia boards, and the eaves of your house. When
this part is finished, work your way downward to the main surfaces. You can save yourself a
considerable amount of time by using a high-quality 4-inch brush. Check often for drips and streaks
since they are more difficult to clean up after the paint is dried.
By replacing the existing gutters on one's house with copper gutters they will be doing a home

2. improvement project that enhances the appearance of their house. It can also help the value of one's
house if they are ever going to try to sell the house. Most importantly though it will make one feel
better about their house.
If you notice icicles or an ice jam in your rain gutters over the winter, you have a real problem on your
hands. If the snow on your roof melts and builds up in frozen rain gutters, it can back up under your
shingles and damage your roof. Call someone in to check both the rain gutters and the roof come
spring.
Chimneys
Located above eye level and therefore out of mind, gutters, chimneys, and downspouts are often
ignored during home improvement and maintenance projects. These elements of the house must be
examined often to ensure they are always in good working order. If your chimney is not cleaned
regularly it may catch fire, and downspouts and gutters may become obstructed with debris, this can
result in water damage when not addressed.
Hopefully, these tips have provided you with some very valuable information, as well as given you a
way to organize all of the thoughts and information you may have already had on home improvement.
Keeping these tips in mind when you start working can help you create the home of your dreams.
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