Owners have been making add-ons and improvements to their houses for generations. These can be as simple as putting in new drain covers and switch plates or as complex as installing a new roof or re-carpeting. Commonly, most people who attempt these ideas have some of the necessary background needed to complete the job in a professional manner without any injuries.

The Annual National Hardware Show drew crowds in Vegas early in May. DIY-ers and home modification junkies from across the U.S. travelled to Vegas to check out all the newest gadgets and inventions made for your house. Always a crowd pleaser, this year’s show was no different as it showed off several new items and inventions from some of the Nation’s most creative minds. Building on the show, has listed quite a few great ideas on their site.

Several visitors scooped up these tools and gadgets, eager to add ‘em to their house improvement plans. Others found it as a good excuse to head out to Las Vegas, hit up the shows, play cards and enjoy the night life. The full event was reported on by Market Watch as seen in a new article. Visitors to the National Hardware Show saw a large variety of items, from a mobile pet washing tool designed to keep your clothes dry to a drain unclogging device. Below is a short list of a few of the most common home improvement ideas, which of these have you tried?

Adding fiberglass around outside wall electrical outlets is a easy way to keep water out of your house. Pretty much all kitchen remodeling projects require removing the appliances and cabinets; do this first to conserve money. Keeping termites from destroying your home can be as quick as spraying your yard each season. Wooden decks are extremely popular, simple to build and add beauty to your home. Replacing your worn weather stripping around your doors is a easy way to reduce your AC and heat expenses. Though many backyards cannot handle a garden, a built up vegetable bed is a terrific way to have fresh food all summer.