Phil Kloster publishes monthly DIY Articles in the Greenwood Dispatch.
DIY: FINISHED BASEMENTS
October 15, 2007
My big project for October has been finishing a Lee’s Summit basement. We’re adding a bathroom, bar area, pool table room, home theater, and a flex room which may be used as a home office or guest room. The flex room can’t be called a bedroom due to the limited methods […]
DIY: WINTERIZE
September 15, 2007
Midwest Residential Winterizing
In preparation for winter, there are dozens of list items to complete for the average homeowner. I plan to share a dozen of the most important ones. Getting started NOW ensures you won’t be caught by surprise when Old Man Winter arrives. I had originally planned to use this topic for […]
DIY: FLOORING
August 15, 2007
Since moving to my new home a year ago, I’ve replaced 95 percent of the flooring in my home. It was previously carpeted nearly everywhere, even the bathrooms. I presume home builders in the Midwest put carpet in bathrooms to keep your piggies warm in the winter, but unfortunately it’s a horrible idea. […]
DIY: DECKS
July 15, 2007
The Kansas City area experiences each end of the spectrum when it comes to weather extremes. This can be incredibly hard on the exterior of our homes but especially our decks. Outdoor living has increased in popularity in recent years. I’ve even installed kitchens outdoors, which doesn’t seem incredibly practical […]
DIY: SIDING
June 15, 2007
Free Money?
It was with much anticipation that my wife opened the letter from the Sidings Claims Service Saturday afternoon. We had filed a claim for our Masonite Hardboard siding in March and were hoping for a sizable check with which to upgrade the exterior of our home. It turns out our siding is […]