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10 Easy Remodeling Fall Fix-Ups

Halloween is approaching, which means the unofficial beginning of the winter holiday season. Before goblins come calling and the wintry winds hit, now is the time for many northern homeowners to deal with any outstanding household maintenance projects.

Some of the projects homeowners typically want to complete before winter sets in include:

1. Kitchen & bath remodeling-Since the kids are back in school, a major remodel at this time of the year is less disruptive to the family. A one-room project can easily be finished before the holidays arrive.

2. Roof repair/replacement-Be proactive and prevent emergency-and expensive-repairs. Find out about common trouble spots and ask your contractor how you can locate a leak from inside.

3. Install a fireplace-Many homeowners dreaming of chestnuts roasting on an open fire will make that dream a reality this season. Ask your contractor about all the options available in fireplaces.

4. Have interior rooms painted-Painting instantly freshens up a room and can even change its look and feel. It's best to start interior paint jobs while it's still warm enough to leave windows open.

5. Replace carpets-If you've ever smelled carpet glue you'd agree that a replacement is also a great project to complete while it's still warm enough to leave windows open.

6. Install indoor & outdoor lighting-Indoor lighting adds an aspect of style to a home, and outdoors it can add an element of safety by lighting up a dark walkway or entry door.

7. Insulate the attic-insulating the attic is an excellent way to keep a home's heating and cooling where it is meant to be-inside the home.

8. Replace windows-Poor quality or older windows are often a leading cause of high heating and cooling bills, so replacing them is another way to keep a home's heating and cooling inside.

9. Mount closet/garage organization systems-A great idea for the homeowner who wants to get the home organized before the holiday hoopla sets in.

10. Replace gutters-Leaking gutters cause interior structural damage and the constant moisture promotes mold and mildew growth, so gutter replacement can save a homeowner from costly repairs in the future.

Touch Up Tool Kit, "Paint Buddy" by Rubbermaid
makes touch-ups quick & easy - No Mess!

Rubbermaid has developed a product to address these paint touch-up issues and a solution has finally arrived in the new Paint Buddy Touch-Up Tool.

Paint Buddy allows people to store paint for a fast and easy touch-up on painted walls without the hassle of having to search for the right paint, prying off the rusty paint can lid, stirring and dealing with the drips and mess normally associated with a touch-up job "We know painting is the No. one home improvement project people hire for or attempt to handle on their own. The time invested in selecting a color and the detailed workmanship make painting very personal and people want it to look great every day. The main reasons people avoid this dreaded household task are: (1) paint touch-up jobs make a mess and (2) it's next to impossible to match the color.

Here's how it works, simply fill Paint Buddy with the room's paint color and it's always available to cover scuffs, nicks and marks. The air lock valve opens to let paint flow onto the all-surface blending roller with a squeeze. The roller's special flocking blends the paint so there are no brush marks to show the touch-up. When finished, simply close the air lock valve, wash or toss the roller and give Paint Buddy a quick rinse under warm water. Replace the roller and Clean Keeper lid and Paint Buddy stores the paint to touch up life's little accidents as they happen. Paint Buddy is available at retail stores across the U.S. for around $11.