A home improvement project can be time consuming. There are many things to consider if you are new to home improvements. There are a lot of places (such as knowing when to call in the professionals and how to save money on building materials) where a little advice can go a long way towards improving your home improvement performance.

Weather stripping can greatly increase your windows’ efficiency. The savings on your energy bill will more than cover the costs of this inexpensive repair. Also, this helps to reduce drafts for a better living environment.

Before starting any project, you must have a good idea of the changes you will be making. Projects without plans tend to take longer than expected and go overbudget. If you decide in the middle to add an extra feature, you will significantly increase the cost and time it will take. You will have happier contractors …