Basement Home Gym

by J on January 31, 2010

If you’re fortunate enough to have an unfinished basement and the finances to finish it off, your possibilities are almost endless. But if you are a workout fanatic and spend quite a bit of time at the local gym, you many want to consider putting a home gym in your basement.

Home gyms are becoming increasingly popular—and for good reason. What could be more convenient [click to continue…]

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2010 Bathroom Trends

by J on January 31, 2010

Just in case you’re a person who loves to keep up with all the current home improvement trends, you’re in luck. Recently the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released their list of the hottest bathroom trends for 2010.

It seems that for this year, the trendiest look [click to continue…]

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What’s Your AQI?

by J on January 29, 2010

If you follow the weather during the warmer months of the year, you know the forecasters always let you know what the air quality index (AQI) reading is. It’s especially important for people with allergies and asthma because it has a direct affect on their health. Have you ever thought that there should be an air quality index for the air inside your house? [click to continue…]

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Mold Health Risks

by J on January 28, 2010

Most of us strive to make our homes safe places to be. We lock the doors, and some of us use alarm systems to protect our families from intruders. However, one type of intruder we need to be watchful of may already be in our house:  mold. [click to continue…]

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Concrete Driveways

by J on January 27, 2010

When most of us think of undertaking a home improvement project, we probably think of kitchen or bathroom remodels or finishing off a basement. The thought of adding a concrete driveway is most likely barely a blip on your radar screen. Well, it should be. [click to continue…]

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Wood Cabinets for Kitchen Remodel

January 19, 2010

The choice of kitchen cabinets is often the most important decision of a kitchen remodel and, certainly, is a major portion of your budget. Taking the time to make the right choice is important, because the cabinets often determine the rest of the kitchen décor. Narrowing down your options can seem

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Grass Cloth Wallcoverings

January 13, 2010

Wallcoverings have been around for thousands of years. Wallpaper’s origins can actually be traced back to ancient China when as early as 200 B.C., the Chinese were gluing rice paper onto their walls and hand painting it. Since those days, wallpaper has evolved into many different forms and styles. Today’s homeowner has a dizzying array [...]

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Sink Refinishing

December 30, 2009

If you have a beautiful sink and vanity in your bathroom that is showing its age, don’t despair. You don’t have to rip it out and start over; instead, consider having your sink refinished. This process will restore the finish and beauty of your sink, and make it look like new—usually at a much cheaper [...]

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Heating Safety Tips

December 29, 2009

Keeping your family warm during the cold months of winter is a priority for all of us—and knowing how to do this safely is a must. When winter deals out its harshest weather, stay warm, snug and safe in your home by following these tips.

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Basement Moisture Problems

December 28, 2009

Basements are a plus to any home. At the least they offer you plenty of extra storage space, and at the most they can be finished off into a recreation room, home office or bedroom. Moisture problems, unfortunately, often come part and parcel with basements. In order to protect your possessions and any investment you [...]

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