I play homegames regularly with the same 5-6 players and I was wondering if it would be profitable to raise more preflop when I got position over my opponents and what factors should be considered. These players are fairly tight but not too good...not too fishy either.

Should I raise more often preflop when I'm on the button, even with garbage hands, when everyone folded and it's me against the blinds? Of course, folding to a big reraise in the case where I have garbage hands.

Do I have to keep a tight table image in order for my continuation bets to be effective when I miss the flop?

Should I bluff pots more often on coordinated/uncoordinated (which is best to bluff) boards when everyone checked and I'm last to act?

I've learned recently (mostly by browsing this site ) that being the pussy who only waits for big hands won't win consistently in short-handed games (especially if you run into bad cards most of the night). I think learning to use position could be a good start to boost my winnings.

Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Thanks