Articles by Laura Foster-Bobroff
Simple Weatherizing for Summer
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | May 17, 2013Weatherizing a home to reduce energy usage and maximize savings is something homeowners think about in cold weather. The fact is, energy efficiency is just as important during summer...
12 Common Cabinet Installation Mistakes
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jul 02, 2012One of the biggest causes of delays in project completion for kitchen renovations comes from mistakes related to the installation of kitchen cabinetry. Here’s a list of ways to...
Remodeling Tips for a Serene Bathroom
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jul 02, 2012At the end of a busy, stressful day, nothing’s better than jumping into a hot shower or a soaking in a tub to release the tension. To maximize a sense of serenity and make your...
Types of Screws & Their Proper Usage
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jun 15, 2012You wouldn’t hang a small picture frame with a house nail or build a piece of furniture with an upholstery tack, but when it comes to screws most people will grab whatever they’ve...
Budget Backsplash Ideas
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jun 08, 2012A sluggish economy and limited budget might put a kybosh on the dream kitchen that’s on the top of the home improvement bucket list, but even an old, dingy kitchen can be spruced...
How to Fix Up and Renew Backyard Chairs
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jun 07, 2012Summer is the time for outdoor grill parties or sitting on a deck on a hot summer night sipping cold drinks. Whether you’re a refurbishing beginner or a carpentry expert, it’s...
Home Inspections: Myths and Facts
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | May 23, 2012‘Tis the season for home sales and with it comes the demand for home inspections – an indispensable tool that can help buyers make an informed decision about a property...
Leaky Pipes or Leaky Wallet: 5 Tricks of Plumbers
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | May 03, 2012Chances are you need a plumber in your life on a regular basis. Plumbers not only take care of common household repairs like leaky pipes and clogged drains, but some are also responsible...
Choosing and Using Spray Paint
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Apr 10, 2012Painting with a brush can be time consuming, but you can accomplish tasks in record time by taking advantage of the commonly overlooked can of spray paint. Spray paints are not what...
Five Ways to Make a Bathroom Remodel Go Faster
Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Mar 19, 2012Bathroom remodels are inconvenient home improvement projects and are often time-consuming to complete. If you’re delaying remodeling because you don’t want to live at the in-laws'...