If you like being hands on about things, then home improvement is right up your alley. These tips will help you make home improvements yourself.

Your porch might be in need of a fresh coat of paint. It is important that you do not scrimp on quality when purchasing this exterior paint. In all cases, it’s important that you cover up old paint with new paint of the same variety, i.e., water-based / latex paint over latex and oil-based paint over oil. The unparalleled durability of oil-based paint makes it ideal for trim, but it’s inappropriate for decks or porches themselves (precipitation makes it slippery).

For someone working on a limited budget, there are ways to give your living space a brand new look. It’s simply a case of working with what you have. Move your existing furniture around, maybe using different pieces in different rooms. Replace any photos with