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June 1, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Top 3 Ways To Summer-ify Curb Appeal

Summer is finally here! And with that, many more people will be outside, looking at exterior of homes. To ensure a house is ready for gawking, check out DIY Ready’s tips on how to improve curb appeal on a budget:

1. Make A Concrete Walkway Shine

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Bring a driveway or concrete walkway back to life by acid washing the surface and watch the summer sun bounce off this improvement.

2. Camouflage Bulky Outdoor Appliances

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Hide the clunky electric boxes and pipes by simply painting the appliances the same color as a home’s siding and feel free to let guests walk around the perimeter of the home.

3. Splash Some Color On A Front Door

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What an easy fix! Slap a primary color on a front door for an easy solution for dull winter curb appeal.

Now have at it & make summer beautiful!

May 25, 2015 in Home Improvements, Idea Corner

Give A Deck A Face Lift With Eco-Friendly Decking Tiles!

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Summer is here and in Chicago that means three things: baseball, tourists and backyard shindigs. As for the last on that list, Chicago Handyman has shared some valuable deck building tips before, but for those with not enough time or energy to take on the task, there’s finally a solution: decking tiles!

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These easily installed tiles take almost no time to install and cover up any weathered wood, concrete or soil. All that’s required is snapping them together and voila! This cost-saving, eco-friendly deck solution makes a backyard looks absolutely inviting. And the focus is finally back on the barbecue… not the ugly wood below guests’ feet.100498157.jpg.rendition.largest

 

For a list of more decking tile options, check out Better Home & Gardens wide array of choices. 

Ready for a brand-spanking-new deck? Call Chicago Handyman today for all summer decking needs!

May 5, 2015 in Tech Toybox

Get Ready For Summer With The Zoku Quick Pop Maker!

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With spring swiftly ending and summer coming to a head, nothing will cool off those hot days like a popsicle. No need to waste time or money on a trip to the grocery store or ice cream shop. Instead, check out the Zoku Quick Pop Maker.

Using any groceries, like fruit, juice or even yogurt, the Zoku Quick Pop Maker can create homemade popsicles in just 7 minutes. No electricity required!

To see how it works, check out the video below: