Homeowners have a lot of expenses to deal with. The monthly mortgage, water, power bills, upkeep, and other costs can add up, making home improvements seem like something reserved only for the wealthy. The good news is that anyone can perform simple home improvement tasks that can not only save money, but also prevent people from spending a lot of cash on professional contractors. Whether its fixing a leaky faucet, adding on an entire room, or just changing the flooring in the kitchen, here are some helpful resources for those looking to spruce up their dwelling.

Flooring

Flooring videos – Whether it’s putting in laminate, concrete, hardwood, or tile floors, here are some excellent step-by-step videos to get started      

Self Installation – Information on installing laminate flooring and wood flooring yourself

Bamboo Flooring – Lots of information on the newest popular type of flooring, bamboo

Floor Cleaning Tips – Insight on the proper way to clean floors, from carpet to hardwood and laminate

“Green” Flooring – Information on various products available now from different retailers that are earth-friendly for flooring alternatives

Squeaky Floors – Help on how to repair that annoying squeaky floor that lies beneath the carpets

Bathroom Flooring Ideas – Pictures and ideas for the floors in a bathroom

Tile Flooring – A how-to guide on installing beautiful tile floors

Vinyl Flooring – Many homeowners choose to install vinyl floors; here is some more information about this type of flooring

Drywall

Installing Drywall – Fix-it and installation guide pertaining to drywall

Drywall for Additions – If you’re adding onto your home, this is a helpful way to learn about drywall installation

How to Drywall – Great tips from the pros

Ceilings

Ceiling Decorating Tips – Believe it or not, ceilings can be decorative to provide even more depth and interest to your home

Coffered Ceilings – Information on how to make coffered ceilings

Painting a Ceiling – Helpful tips on how to paint a ceiling and different types of ceilings

Putting in Counters

Pre-formed Kitchen Counters – Instructions on how to install pre-formed laminate kitchen counters

Installing Counter Tops – Information on how to install kitchen counter tops yourself

Basics of Counter Tops – Just some basics about counter tops for the new do it yourself homeowner

Repairing Cabinets

Repairing a Cabinet Door – How to fix a broken cabinet door

Refreshing Cabinets – If you have a broken cabinet or they are old and worn out, consider refreshing or refinishing them instead of replacing them

Fixing Cabinet Guide – Excellent step-by-step guide with photos                                                         

Painting

Basic Painting Tips – A list of 5 basic painting tips everyone should know

Painting Vinyl Siding – Many homeowners may not know they can paint vinyl siding; here are some tips

Color Tips – Lots of great insight on choosing interior paint colors

Building/Repairing Decks & Porches

Deck Building – Guide for building your very own deck for the home

Porch Floor Repair – Q&A for repairing a porch floor

Deck Repair Tips – Basic repair tips for your home’s deck

Repairing Furniture

Furniture Refinishing Tips – A few basic tips for refinishing older furniture

Repairing a Wooden Chair – Videos showing how to fix a wooden chair

Damaged Furniture Finishes – How to fix damaged finishes on furniture