Articles for ‘Resources’

Garage cleaning tips

Use empty coffee cans or vegetable cans as garage tool holders. Remove both the top and bottom of the can with a can opener. Nail the can to the wall and insert your tools’ handles. Now the tools will no longer tip over when they are leaning up against a wall.
Removing oil stains from concrete [...]

Comments Off

Veneer Flooring That’s Easy to Install

Walnut flooring can give any room a rich, solid feel. But the best part is that tongue-and-groove floor installation can be as simple as locking the boards together like a puzzle for a strong, tight seam. Because it’s a “floating” floor, there’s no need for staples or glue.
Materials and Tools:
pre-finished walnut veneer flooring (tongue-and-groove type)
underlayment
rubber [...]

Comments Off

How to Install Laminate Flooring

Materials and Tools:
laminate flooring (Pergo Applewood 046019)
shoe molding to match
finishing putty to match (Pergo)
black self-stick rubber base
thresholds/transition strips
foam underlayment, if not pre-attached
tape measure
miter saw with laminate blade
right-angle square
brad gun or hammer and brad nails
compressor
hammer
small, flat crowbar
chalk line
jigsaw
utility knife
rubber mallet
pencil
Tips/Benefits:
Laminate flooring is scratch-resistant because it’s made of a composite material similar to plastic. In addition, it [...]

Comments Off

Small Home Emergencies

There are many small home emergencies, which, if not attended to properly, can quickly become big home emergencies. But, don’t panic. There are solutions to the most common small home emergencies.
 
Q: What kinds of plumbing emergencies could possibly occur?
A: If a water pipe were to break in the house, a homeowner should know where the [...]

Comments Off

How to find a good handyman in Las Vegas Nevada

Finding a good Handyman in las vegas is kin to finding a good mechanic. Mechandyman is both! Many things can go wrong with your car, same as with your house. A good Handyman can fix plumbing and electrical, he can build small additions, demo walls, paint, tile, and caulk. Before you just grab the first one you [...]

Comments Off

Child proofing basics from Mechandyman

These days homes seem to have a great many potential dangers for young children. Follow these simple steps to ensure your child’s safety: 
1. Tall lamps or anything taller than your child that can be pulled over should be taken out of the child’s reach or be blocked off with furniture so that your child cannot [...]

Comments Off

Air filteration is important in Las Vegas

Everyone has a physical tolerance level for airborne chemicals and particulates.
Some people have a higher tolerance than others for dirty air, but it affects everyone. Children whose respiratory system is still developing are at greater risk of asthma or allergies if they are exposed to many airborne contaminants.
Increased levels of contaminants in the air can [...]

Comments Off

Las Vegas Real Estate Resources

You may also be interested in seeing deals that real estate wholesalers and investor friendly real estate agents and brokers post and James analyzes on the Las Vegas Real Estate Resources site. He shows you how he looks at and analyzes real estate investor deals, primarily from an income approach to investing.

Comments Off