Having pests in a home isn't fun, and a homeowner who finds them will want to get rid of them quickly and keep them from coming back inside. Fortunately, there are many good DIY ways to keep pests at bay. While sometimes professional help is necessary, it can be costly. It's often easier and far less expensive to take the DIY approach to get pests out of your house. Whether you're dealing with rats or getting rid of termites, here are some of the most important things for any homeowner to consider when choosing DIY options for home pest removal.
There are DIY Options to Get Rid of Pests
Pest control is a home improvement project you can DIY in most situations. There are plenty of DIY chemicals and treatments to choose from. Most big box
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Mould isn't just a nuisance for homeowners; it's an expensive home safety hazard that can get out of control quickly. Because it can hide in nooks and crannies throughout the home, mould remediation can quickly become complicated. Protect your health and home values by learning how to treat and prevent mould growth in your house.
Renovating your kitchen is a great way to increase the value of your home. Homeowners are often delighted to know that a refurbished kitchen generally yields a 70 to 100 percent return on investment. But what are the best kitchen renovations? The answer depends on your lifestyle and needs. When it comes to the kitchen, some home improvement projects require contractors, while others are DIY-friendly. Even though trends change, explore some kitchen renovations project offering homeowners a high ROI upon resale.
Interior lighting is always one of the most popular home improvements. Aside from its aesthetic benefits, proper lighting can create an atmosphere that sets your mood and helps keep you alert throughout the day. But with so many different types of interior lights available on the market, it can be difficult to figure out which type works best in each room. To help make your search for excellent lighting easier, we're here this week to provide you with helpful tips for choosing the perfect light for every space in your home!
Are you considering installing insulation in your home? Insulation is an essential component if you're looking to increase your home's energy efficiency and lower your energy bills. The Canadian government and most home builders suggest that increasing or improving the insulation in attics, floors, and walls and reducing air leaks around the home can save up to 20% or more on home heating costs and cooling bills. In addition to cutting down energy costs, a well-insulated home will often sell for more money, making it one of the most popular home improvements.
Gardeners across the Okanagan are turning to xeriscape to create low-maintenance dream gardens. Xeriscaping (zera-scaping) is gardening or landscaping using natural environmental conditions in which you live rather than going against the grain or fighting against them. The prefix “xeri” is Greek for the word “dry”.
A For Sale by Owner (FSBO) home sale may seem like the ultimate in DIY projects. With just a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, a seller can eliminate the real estate agent fees that cut into their potential profits. And yet, sellers who enter the process are often completely overwhelmed with the details they face. It may be easy for someone with a sales background to point out the original baseboards of the home as a sign of its integrity, but the endless paperwork may not nearly be so easy to navigate. See why hiring a real estate agent for the home selling process makes far more sense.
According to telecommunications giant Telus, 39% of Canadians are willing to pay more to have a home in an area with top-of-the-line connectivity. That means a high-speed, large-capacity fibre-optic network. Of that 39% willing to pay more, 25% of those say they'd pay as much as $5,000 more, 13% indicate that they would possibly pay as much as $10,000 more, and 6% of those say they'd go up to $10,000 more for a house in a neighbourhood with fibre-optic service.