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Add Molding: The Finishing Touch

on July 29, 2015 No comments















When you make home improvements, you want to maximize your financial return in the future while enjoying those improvements in your home today. Some home improvement dollars stretch more than others so when you are on a limited budget it’s important to spend those dollars wisely.

One way you can do this is by adding molding to a room or throughout your home. it is one of the most dramatic ways to dress up a room and has been around since ancient times. Crown molding and chair railing are both still sought-out decorative features that buyers search for when looking to purchase a new home. Today’s moldings come in hundreds of options from wood to foam and from simple to ornate. You can stain it, paint it, or leave it natural. Some molding these days even include lighting.

This is not your typical DIY job unless you have above-par mitering skills. You can expect to pay about $8 per foot if you hire someone. Here are a few tips about molding:

*Use crown molding to make a room seem bigger and taller. But be careful about proportions. If your ceiling height is 9 feet or less, go with simpler styles to avoid overwhelming the room.

*Chair railing placed incorrectly can make a room seem out of proportion. Rule of thumb: Place chair railing at one-third the distance of the ceiling height.

*Don’t forget entryways, doors, and windows: Bump up the trim around these areas to give rooms a completed and expensive feel.

Call your local ANDY OnCall® to get your job started today!

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How To Paint a Room

on February 12, 2015 No comments

Needing to paint a room in your home, but want it to look professional? Watch this video, from our friends at Better Homes & gardens, to learn the right tools for the job and the proper way to paint the wall.

How To Paint a Room

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Paint Colors That Stand the Test of Time

on January 19, 2015 No comments

Need to spruce up the interior of your home? What do you think of these tried and true paint colors? Learn more from our friend, Bob Vila. Get inspired, then call your local ANDY OnCall® to do the job for you! https://andyoncall.com/locator/

Tried and True

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Fixing-Up for the Holidays

on November 20, 2014 No comments

It’s almost time for tidings and good cheer! Is your home ready for your holiday visitors? Check out this newsletter from our Roswell, GA location. Get inspired, then call your local ANDY OnCall®! https://andyoncall.com/locator/

Fixing-Up for the Holidays

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DIY: Chair Rail

on August 12, 2014 No comments

Thinking about adding a chair rail to your dining or living room? Check out these DIY instructions from our friends at The Family Handyman.

DIY: Chair Rail

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Rustic Brick Walls

on June 4, 2014 No comments

Do you live in an older home with a brick wall that you just don’t know what to do with? Check out these ideas for spaces with rustic brick walls from our friends at Better Homes & Gardens.

Rustic Brick Walls

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DID YOU KNOW: Radiant Heat…

on November 20, 2013 No comments

DID YOU KNOW: Radiant heat isn’t just for floors anymore. They can also be installed in your ceiling and walls. This is a much easier installation in existing homes than the traditional floor installation. In some cases it even offers better benefits. Learn more from our friend, Bob Vila.

Radiant Heat, Not Just for Floors

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DIY: Floating Shelves

on November 19, 2013 No comments

Floating shelves offer storage and display space without the distraction of hardware. Learn how to make your own from our friends at Extreme How-To. Not Handy? Call ANDY!® https://andyoncall.com/locator/

DIY: Floating Shelves

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Easy Lighting Tricks That Will Transform Your Home

on November 14, 2013 No comments

Lighting can make all the difference. See something you like in this link from our friends at Homesessive? Call your local ANDY OnCall® to transform your home! https://andyoncall.com/locator/

Lighting Tricks

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Drywall Installation Tips

on September 16, 2013 No comments

Drywall dates back to the 1950’s. Check out these installation tips picked up by experts over the years. Still need help? Call your local ANDY OnCall® to get the job done! https://andyoncall.com/locator/

Drywall Installation Tips

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