In this article on buying garage wall systems, I pointed out the wall grid systems were a handy, easy-to-install option. But, like the pegboard (see photo) that these storage panels improve upon, garage walls are not the only surface they can be used on.
Kitchens are another good place to consider using wall grids, as this piec...
Michael Sauers blogs as The Travelin' Librarian, and, as the name might suggest, he owns quite a few books. He also has a home office, which he recently remodeled. The old office had lots of freestanding bookcases, a big desk taking up a bunch of floor space and boxes stacked high.
Michael decided he could make better use of the space, while also creating a much more efficient storage system. So he opted for something I've been preaching for many years -- he put everything on the wall. Books, movies, computer . . . virtually everything now rests on shelves resting on brackets att...
If you are on the prowl for some additional storage space in your house, take a look under your bed. Aside from some dust bunnies and a long-lost piece of footwear, most of us store little if anything in the empty space that lurks down there.
You can buy storage units that fit under a bed and slide in and out easily. But you could just as easily cut down a few cardboard boxes.
Another option is to build a new bed with storage drawers included. I found some plans for several such DIY projects at ...
If you've never remodeled a kitchen before, you might be shocked at what new cabinets and countertops can cost. Though it won't ease the pain, I've found a handy calculator that can simplify the process of "guesstimating" what kind of expense you are facing. You can find the calculator by clicking here.
The cabinet choices range from ready-to-assemble (RTA) melamine on the bottom ($70 per lineal foot) to custom-built hardwood face-frame units ($1,400 per lineal foot) at the top end. (The latter price includes installation...
Attics are one of the cheapest areas to remodel, according to a report in Smart Money. One reason, notes a builder cited in the article, is that "You already have the roof over them." Which isn't to say that the project is necessarily a bargain. The average cost of a full attic conversion is $50,000. Still, if your attic is big enough, attic conversions can be a nice way to add space. Smart Money provides a quick look at several attic conversions, ranging in price from $20,000 to $300,000, which you can look at here<...
As the snow, ice and cold temperatures start to recede, many homeowners--not to mention contractors--start turning their attention to construction projects. A lot of contractors are very hungry these days, which opens the opportunity for clients to negotiate particularly good deals.
One big project on many minds is a new garage. If you're one of those contemplating such a project, no doubt you have a lot of questions. Here are a few sources to help get you started:
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