Virginia Wherland's Articles in Home Improvement

  • The Trouble With Granite
    Your granite countertops are beautiful, and you were attracted to them because they are a natural product, but now comes all the news coverage of their potential health threat. How do you know if your granite countertops are giving off radiation?
  • Noise-Proof Glass Ratings
    So, your home is too near the road and noise is a problem. Nowadays we have the technology to tackle many aspects of these problems, for instance glass with differing Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings.

    Many of the interesting older homes were built on smaller lots and when the little trail that ran past the home became wider and wider, the home lost much of its front yard. Not to mention the fact that 8 cylinder engines make more noise than a pony and cart!

    Noise is a factor in homes an
  • Young Home Owners Can Profit From Old
    Downsizing baby boomers could make young first time buyers rich. However, as a first-time buyer, you would need to have the skill of being able to visualize transforming an old beater of a house into a cute clean home.

    The desire to downsize from the large family home has always been popular amongst the older generation, so it is no surprise to read about it in the newspaper. However, one recent article quoted a consultant as saying that it is becoming even more stressful for baby boomers to do
  • Warmth in Your Character Home
    As the warm summer months fade, the charm and uniqueness of some of today's character homes can fade along with it. This is because many of the older homes have insufficient insulation, especially compared to the recommended norm for today's homes. However recent technology has come up with an efficient way to insulate these homes.

    The blanket wrap that we are all so familiar with is not so easily installed into older houses. Perhap
  • The Perfect Paint Job Requires Perfect Planning
    You may have heard that the bulk of a paint job, is not in the painting itself, but in the preparation to paint. While this is the case, it's important to note that a solid preparation before painting will also increase your chances of a more successful and professional looking paint job. So, do not overlook the important steps involved in painting preparation. Well thought out preparation will make the job hassle-free and look as good as possible.

    The task of painting should be broken down int
  • Don't Let Your Roof Repairs Go Sky High!
    Before you go to the expense of calling in a roofing contractor, see if you can analyze and repair your roof problem yourself. The best possible time to repair your roof problem - is as soon as you realize that you have one and if the weather is calm enough to climb up onto the roof. In fact, this could be further qualified by saying that the best and most economical way to a trouble-free roof, is to inspect the roof regularly, so that you see the problem developing.

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