You can screw in a lightbulb, and you’ve managed to keep your houseplants alive for a few months now, but have you mastered these four essential home improvement skills? Read more to find out.
Hang pictures
You might think hanging pictures is a simple matter of a hammer and some nails. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to hang pictures. Hang them between 57 and 63 inches up your wall, which corresponds to the average human eye level.
Repair a caulked joint
Cracked or damaged caulk can let moisture seep in and ruin your wall. The good news is that caulk repair is easy and fast. Here’s how to do it.
Install shelves on drywall
First of all, figure out where your studs are. Second, use anchors no matter what. Hanging a shelf without anchors can cause the shelf to fall down, bringing a piece of the wall down with it.
Replace a showerhead
Here’s another home improvement project that’s incredibly easy to do. You, too, can have the rainfall shower head of your dreams! Just use a wrench to remove the old showerhead, remove any tape attached to the pipe, attach a new layer of Teflon tape and screw in your new showerhead.
If you’ve got a project that takes more home improvement know-how than you’ve got, it’s time to find a good contractor. If you’re in the Buffalo area, call Ivy Lea Construction at 716-875-8654. We can help you tackle any project, big or small!
