DIYnetwork.com’s New “Home Improvement 101” Teaches Homeowners How to Increase Home Value

Published on Monday, 12 July 2010 09:04 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-( Business Wire )-

Whether looking for cheap and easy ways to spice up the kitchen or the easiest way to fix that leaky faucet or squeaky door, DIYnetwork.com has unveiled a new Home Improvement 101 package with hundreds of ideas and tips to help increase home value and keep it in tip-top shape.

Featuring a plethora of how-to videos and articles, the package includes a checklist of simple and cheap precautions that can end up saving homeowners thousands of dollars in the long run. For example:

• Make sure the lawn sprinkler doesn’t water the side of the house causing wood to rot
• Leave a window open or a fan on while showering to discourage mold and mildew
• Clean drains and showerheads with vinegar to prevent mineral deposits

DIYnetwork.com teaches users how to tile a floor and do easy plumbing chores, which basic tools are essential, and how to complete a curb appeal project for under $100.

In addition to warning homeowners about costly mistakes around the home and how to avoid them, Home Improvement 101 also offers step-by-step instructions on how to:

• Lay new floor tile or hardwood floors
• Hang picture frames the right way
• Tackle a budget kitchen remodel

Knowing that not all home improvements are fit for DIYers, the site also includes a list of projects for which homeowners would be wise to hire contractors:

• Certain attic insulation and sealing jobs
• Skylight and newfangled light pipe installation
• Changing the water heater
• Leaky duct repair

For additional do-it-yourself projects and tips, visit www.diynetwork.com.

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