Do-It-Herself

For women DIY'ers there is no better time than the present. We've touched on this subject in the past but the amount of resources, tools, magazines, and advice that's geared towards women has never been higher. The traditional subjects of design and decorating are no longer the limit of most women's interests when it comes to beautifying and improving on their home. Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace are all paying attention and have created workshops and modified their stores to attract the female buyer.

Manufacturers are also taking notice and tools such as XO (reviewed by Houseinprogress.net) and Tomboy Tools are offering a viable and attractive opportunity beyond the world of Craftsman.

Women DIY experts are also at the forefront of the industry and Lynda Lyday, BeJane.com, and BarbaraK are as influential as anyone when it comes to Home Improvement.

Women Knock Down "Do-It-Yourself" Wall [LATimes.com]

  May 27, 2006 | Comments ()

Rental Equipment

Even the most well-equipped DIY'er will need to rent equipment to finish a project properly and on time. Even if you did have the time and expertise to operate this equipment, it most likely would often go unused 10 months out of the year and take up precious space in your work shed. Definitely not a ratio that skews in your favor when considering the costs of said equipment.

Rent from an affiliated ARA (American Rental Association) rental center and make sure you have all of the necessary parts and that the equipment is in good working order and you are equipped with the proper safety gear.

Some sample equipment that you may need to rent include; jackhammers, steam cleaner, chainsaw, power washers. The list goes on...

  May 10, 2006 | Comments ()