Home Projects

About two years ago I thought that I was ready to go out and pay someone to put in my sidewalks for my home. The ground that was replaced from the home excavation had settled for about two years and now it was time. So I found a couple of contractors and asked for some price estimates to see what it would cost. Well to my dismay, the cost was so high that I decided to tackle this project myself, and boy am I glad that I did. Believe it or not, I saved myself about five thousand dollars but it wasn't without a lot a back breaking, exhausting work.

Installing attic steps is not a complicated project but it does take two or three people and a couple of tools. You have to locate where you want the attic steps, and make sure that there is a space where there are no ceiling joist, or rafters are in the way. You also have to think about the path you have to travel in order to carry you item to the stairs. These stair openings are not huge, so if you tuck them in a corner, or in a closet, chances are you won’t be able to maneuver your storage items to fit up the small stair opening.

What to Consider

Although every scenario is different, the steps to installing a utility sink are pretty much the same. First you find the sink you want, you buy it, get it home and set it where you want it. The tough part comes when you have to hook it up to the water supply lines and the drain lines. If you are working in a basement area, like I did, you can easily access the water and drain lines and installation is just a little more than a snap.

Buying a Utility Sink