P-com Home Improvement http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy RSS Feed for P-com Home Improvement en-us Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:05:47 GMT Cheat Sheet: Dealing with damage a flood leaves behind http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/20080905_Cheat_Sheet__Dealing_with_damage_a_flood_leaves_behind.html Full hurricane force rarely hits as far inland as Philadelphia, but it doesn't take even a Category 1 storm to flood a basement. Here's some advice on dealing with the havoc water can wreak on a house. Cheat Sheet: Helping trees to keep their limbs to themselves http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/20080822_Cheat_Sheet__Helping_trees_to_keep_their_limbs_to_themselves.html Storm experts are saying this Atlantic hurricane season could be worse than usual. But it doesn't take more than a thunderstorm with strong wind, or even a low-intensity winter squall, to send tree limbs crashing down onto property. Your Place: Desiring a clear solution to this grout dilemma http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/20080829_Your_Place__Desiring_a_clear_solution_to_this_grout_dilemma.html Question: We just had a beautiful backsplash of 2-by-6-inch white iridescent glass tile installed. Our contractor began using white grout, which really takes away from the beauty of the glass tiles, so we have postponed completion. On the House: Consumer Reports enters fray http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/20080831_On_the_House__Consumer_Reports_enters_fray.html All real estate firms are alike. At least that's what Consumer Reports says in an article headlined, "Buying, selling, remodeling: How to protect yourself in today's rocky real estate market" in the September issue. Cheat Sheet: Take care of your screens to keep from being bugged http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/20080808_Cheat_Sheet__Take_care_of_your_screens_to_keep_from_being_bugged.html Window and door screens take a lot of abuse, from children and pets pushing them to squirrels chewing them. But lack of regular maintenance can take its toll, too. Here's a primer on care and repair.   http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/moreheadlines2.html Home Improvement by the Numbers http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/CTW_realestate_20080624_Home_Improvement_by_the_Numbers.html Freshening up the room where you go to freshen up http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/20080622_Freshening_up_the_room_where_you_go_to_freshen_up.html Admit it: You're thinking about a face-lift. You've noticed the little lines forming here, darkened areas emerging there. Features once fresh and sparkling are looking worn and dull. DIY Decisions http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/CTW_home_20080623_DIY_Decisions.html Do-it-yourself mishaps can turn into big headaches, so it’s a good idea to evaluate a project before you break out the tools. Be Your Own Builder http://www.philly.com/philly/classifieds/real_estate/diy/CTW_realestate_20080617_Be_Your_Own_Builder.html