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Adding An Elevator To Your Home

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:40:53 +0000

As baby boomers are entering retirement, more people are trying to make their homes work for them. Instead of moving to a smaller home or even moving into a retirement home, people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are following a trend called “aging-in-place.” They are taking their home renovation projects or gut rehab, and doing things like adding an elevator. With additions like an elevator, if they face a handicap or disabilty in later years, they, and their home, will be prepared.

Duration : 0:2:1

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Why Hire a Professional Handyman for Home Repair?

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:43:19 +0000

Are you a homeowner thinking, “How do I sell my house?” When trying to sell, or after the home inspection, skip the DIY home repair and hire a handyman or professional contractor. A professional handyman can help finish those home repairs quickly and without the stress of DIY. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video on professional handyman services.

Duration : 0:1:30

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Easy Repair Hollow Core Door Repair

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:26:24 +0000

Easy DIY repair of hole in hollow core door. Looks like new.

Duration : 0:4:56

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How to Remodel a Basement : Basement Remodeling: Furnaces & Other Services

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:32:38 +0000

Think about the access you need to plumbing and heating when remodeling your basement. Learn about furnaces and other services in finishing a basement from a professional remodeler in this free home improvement video.

Expert: Jeremy Blackwell
Bio: Jeremy Blackwell has managed multi-million dollar residential construction projects internationally. Jeremy has his own company that specializes in basement remodeling and residential construction.
Filmmaker: Paul Kersey

Duration : 0:1:45

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Home Renovation Video Series

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:22:48 +0000

Ilyce Glink from ThinkGlink.com and ExpertRealEstateTips.net shares advice, tips, and how to help in this video series dedicated to home renovation and remodeling. With help from contractors, construction professionals and experts, Ilyce brings you the best advice in the industry. If you’re thinking about new construction, or renovating your existing home, this 30-video series will cover every topic to get you prepped to break ground and start your construction project. Watch this home renovation series from Expert Real Estate Tips to get more advice, explanations and tips to keep your rehab or new construction on track.

Duration : 0:0:49

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Moving Out During Home Renovation

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:42:20 +0000

During a home renovation, should you move out or try to live through it? You may be able to stick it out through smaller home repair jobs. However, construction is dirty, dusty and loud, and the whole renovation job will go much smoother if you move out. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for opinions from builders on whether you should move out during your own home renovation job.

Duration : 0:2:29

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Make A Detailed Schedule For Home Renovation

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:41:27 +0000

Before any single nail is hammered in your home renovation project, the contractor should have the entire project scheduled from beginning to end. Things might change along the way during your construction project, but with a detailed plan, each sub-contractor will be able to complete his portion of the job on schedule. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more information about how a detailed schedule can help your home renovation project be finished more smoothly.

Duration : 0:1:58

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Adding a Bathroom to a Home : Plumbing and Drain Tips for Bathroom Installation

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:27:38 +0000

What to consider when dealing with plumbing in a new bathroom. Learn how to add a bathroom to your home, including plumbing and drainage tips with this free home improvement video.

Expert: Dave Pollack
Bio: Dave Pollack owns Dave’s Handyman service in Cottonwood, Arizona. He has been doing home repairs for years and is considered a Jack of all trades.
Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

Duration : 0:2:31

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Step-By-Step: How To Polish Brass Hardware

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:15:43 +0000

Whether you are getting your house ready to sell or just want to spruce it up, consider polishing your brass hardware as an easy do it yourself home improvement project. Polishing your brass doorknobs gives your home a new look. Easy DIY projects like this will help you save money and sell your house faster.

Duration : 0:5:14

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Simple Home Improvements : Sanding Drywall to Repair Nail Holes

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:31:07 +0000

Learn how to sand a drywall nail hole in this free expert video clip.

Expert: Jon Olson
Bio: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education, and he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.
Filmmaker: Jon Olson

Duration : 0:0:56

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