Rich Lindholm

Many tenants who are renting an apartment or home are in a pickle when landlords don’t allow tenants to paint the walls in a different color or take off the wallpaper that doesn’t suit their tastes. A great way to get around this is by purchasing flat bed sheets (the unfitted kind) and tacking them in a pleasing design on the wall. This will not…[Read more]

If you have popcorn on your ceiling, get rid of it. The popcorn ceiling look was very popular in the 60’s and 70’s but now it just looks dated. You can find solutions that will soften the texture allowing you to scrape it away. It’s a simple change but it can really bring your house firmly into the new century.

A dripping sink can be an…[Read more]

If you must patch small cracks on your roof, using aluminum tape could do the job. Simply clean the area to be patched thoroughly, remove the tape’s paper backing, and apply it to the crack. This creates a waterproof barrier over these cracks.

To save on your energy bill, try changing your light bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs and…[Read more]

One of the quickest, easiest and cheapest ways to improve your home is paint. Whether it is the outside or the inside, both areas will look new and transformed. Pick neutral shades and brighter trim colors. Plain white walls tend to make your home look like a rental and not owner occupied.

You can stop any floor squeaks with construction…[Read more]