Clutter-free Living?

by J on March 5, 2010

Grandma was right when she said a place for everything and everything in its place. The problem with trying to follow Grandma’s advice is that too many of us live in homes that are packed with stuff—toys, clothes, shoes, books, dishes, magazines, and electronic devices, just to name a few. It’s hard to put something in its place when there is already something else in its place.

Organizational gurus have lots of advice for us clutter bugs— [click to continue…]

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Many people take pride in maintaining their lawns and work hard to cultivate a thick, plush weed-free carpet of green to enjoy. Others see it as a playground for their children and pets, or as an extension of their home, working to create an inviting garden oasis to entertain their family and friends. How many of us, however, see our lawns as a constant, renewable source of heating, cooling and water heating for our homes? [click to continue…]

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Countertops Refinishing

by J on February 28, 2010

When undertaking remodeling projects, an important part of the planning is to set your budget and try to stick to it. Prioritize what is the most important part of the project and will probably require the largest percentage of your budget, and then see if you can economize in other areas. In a kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, one area you may be able to save money on [click to continue…]

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2010 Kitchen Remodeling Trends

by J on February 25, 2010

If a kitchen remodel is in your future for 2010, you many be interested in a recent survey conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association. They surveyed designers to see what trends they saw for the coming year.  It just might be that you could incorporate a few of these seven trends into your own kitchen this year.

1)   First of all, the most popular kitchen design style for 2010 is [click to continue…]

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Moisture Problems in Crawl Spaces

by J on February 23, 2010

If your home has a basement, you probably know how to look for moisture problems—because most of the time you are able to see signs—damp or wet walls or floors, signs of mold or mildew or maybe cracking on the walls. But what if your home doesn’t have a basement, but instead has a crawl space? [click to continue…]

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Stamped Concrete Patios

February 19, 2010

No matter the latest weather forecast, the countdown to spring has started! With March just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about outdoor upgrades you have in mind for this year. While you’re dreaming about how to beautify your space outside, you may want to consider a concrete patio. If a big chunky [...]

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Add a Deck

February 12, 2010

It’s natural to think that warm weather will never arrive when we’re digging out from the latest snowstorm. But actually, winter is a good time to make some plans for the coming spring and summer. If you’re looking for a way to spiff up your landscaping this summer, adding a deck may be just what [...]

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Basement Home Gym

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 [...]

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2010 Bathroom Trends

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

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What’s Your AQI?

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 [...]

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